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Renee's Miami Blog June 2009 Archive

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

Compulsive Gambling and Miami's Economy

Tuesday June 30, 2009
An article in Sunday's Miami Herald highlighted the potential connection between the growth of casinos in South Florida and an increase in the number of compulsive gamblers in our area. ... Read More

Thirsty? Try Mixing Up a Mojito at Home!

Sunday June 28, 2009
Nothing says Miami like an ice-cold mojito! Learn how to make the perfect mojito for the beach or backyard this summer. View the Miami Mojito Recipe Photo by Aquatone282

Miami Pets of the Week: Banana Split and Daquiri

Thursday June 25, 2009
Looking to adopt a new pet? Banana Split and Daquiri (shown to the left) are just two of many pets available for adoption from Miami Dade Animal Services this week. ... Read More

Hurricanes and Tropical Storms in 2009

Tuesday June 23, 2009
We're only a few weeks into what experts predict will be an active 2009 hurricane season. Are you ready for a hurricane? Here are some resources to help ... Read More

Renting a Car at Miami International Airport

Sunday June 21, 2009
Do you need to rent a car at Miami International Airport? There are a number of full-service rental car agencies serving Miami residents and visitors. Your first stop should be ... Read More

Father's Day 2009 in Miami

Thursday June 18, 2009
Miami is a great place to celebrate Father's Day! Take your father or grandfather out for a special celebration. In this article, we look at some of the best ways ... Read More

Miami Swimming Pools

Tuesday June 16, 2009
Miami residents are always looking for a great way to beat the heat and there’s no better way to do that than take a dip in the pool! If you ... Read More

2009 Hurricane and Tropical Storm Names

Sunday June 14, 2009
Have you ever wondered about the system used for naming hurricanes? Where did those names come from, anyway? Will we have to suffer through another "Hurricane Andrew"? The system is ... Read More

Miami Air Quality Notifications

Thursday June 11, 2009
Miami-Dade residents who are sensitive to air pollution (especially the young, elderly and those with respiratory problems) need to know when air quality in the area goes into a critical ... Read More

Miami Pet of the Week: Barkley

Tuesday June 9, 2009
Looking to adopt a new pet? Barkley (shown to the left) is just one of many pets available for adoption from Miami Dade Animal Services this week. She's ... Read More

New Reader Reviews: Habana Nights, New Matador and Fogovivo

Sunday June 7, 2009
We've received three new reader restaurant reviews this week! Take a look at the latest updates to our pages about: New Matador Argentinean Steakhouse Habana Nights Fogovivo For more reader restaurant reviews, visit ... Read More

South Florida Boat Show this Weekend

Thursday June 4, 2009
The South Florida Boat Show runs from Friday until Monday at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The show provides an opportunity to check out the latest and greatest in ... Read More

Free Trees This Weekend!

Tuesday June 2, 2009
The Community Forestry Project will be providing Miami-Dade County residents with two free trees this weekend. All residents who own property in the county are eligible to receive ... Read More

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