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Renee's Miami Blog December 2008 Archive

By Renee Chapple, About.com Guide to Miami since 2002

New Years Resolutions for Miami Residents

Tuesday December 30, 2008
According to a recent study by Entrepreneur Magazine, 71% of Americans plan to make New Year’s Resolutions. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular resolutions made each ... Read More

January 2009 Events in Miami

Sunday December 28, 2008
January’s an exciting month in Miami. This calendar provides a run-down of some of the regular events occurring in our fair city each January. Take a look at our ... Read More

Christmas in Miami: Musings of a Northern Mom

Thursday December 25, 2008
Christmas in Miami. To many Northerners, this is an oxymoron. We have no snow, no reason to cuddle up in front of a fire, and no Christmas tree farms. We ... Read More

Does It Ever Snow in Miami?

Tuesday December 23, 2008
This week’s news brought us amazing reports of snow in the desert southwest, including the city of Las Vegas. That caused many of us to wonder if it ever ... Read More

Are People Ruder in Miami?

Sunday December 21, 2008
In a recent forum message, Kermet wrote: "I moved here from up north and I have never seen so many rude and unfriendly people. When I so shopping the employees have ... Read More

New Year's Eve 2009 in Miami

Thursday December 18, 2008
With the Christmas rush, don't forget that New Year's Eve sneaks up on you after the holidays. Cross one more to-do off your list by making reservations at one of ... Read More

Parrot Jungle Island Visitors Guide

Tuesday December 16, 2008
Parrot Jungle Island offers visitors a fun, educational opportunity to get an up-close look at tropical birds in replicas of their natural habitats. The attraction routinely hosts field trips and ... Read More

Coral Castle Visitors Guide

Sunday December 14, 2008
Coral Castle is an engineering marvel consisting of over 1,100 tons of carved coral rock located in Homestead, Florida. If you're travelling from Miami down to the Keys, it's well ... Read More

Fort Lauderdale Winterfest Boat Parade Saturday

Thursday December 11, 2008
Fort Lauderdale hosts the world-famous Winterfest Boat Parade this Saturday at 6:30PM. If you're not able to attend in person, you can view the parade live on Comcast Local ... Read More

Reader Reviews: Basilico Ristorante and Sinfonia

Tuesday December 9, 2008
We've received two new reader restaurant reviews this week! Take a look at the latest updates to our pages about: Basilico Ristorante Sinfonia For more reader restaurant reviews, visit our Reader Reviews ... Read More

Planning a Vacation to Miami

Sunday December 7, 2008
In a recent forum message, miamibound wrote: "Hi Everyone, I am hoping that some of you can help me out. Last night my husband handed me an envelope with two airline ... Read More

Art Basel Miami Beach 2008

Thursday December 4, 2008
Each year, the cities of Miami Beach, Florida and Basel, Switzerland join forces to present one of the world's premier international art shows. Art Basel takes place each June in ... Read More

Miami Casinos and Casino Boats in South Florida

Tuesday December 2, 2008
South Florida is home to a number of land-based and sea-based casinos, offering everything from slot machines to blackjack, poker and other table games. Take a look at some of ... Read More

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