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Renee's Miami Blog July 2009 Archive

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

Miami Spice 2009 Set to Kick Off

Thursday July 30, 2009
The annual Miami Spice restaurant month sponsored by the Greater Miami Convention and Visitor's Bureau offers fabulous deals during the months of August and September. Enjoy fixed-price lunches for $22 ... Read More

Miami Salsa Congress

Tuesday July 28, 2009
The Miami Salsa Congress begins tomorrow. This event takes place on Miami Beach each year offering five days of performances, workshops and uniquely salsa entertainment. Visit the Salsa Congress website ... Read More

Tropical Dog Park is Now Open!

Sunday July 26, 2009
Yesterday, Mayor Alvarez cut the ribbon on the new Tropical Dog Park. This new facility is divided into two areas: one for large dogs over 35 pounds and another ... Read More

Free Sundays at Fairchild Botanic Gardens

Thursday July 23, 2009
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden provides residents and visitors with a uniquely South Florida garden experience. Dedicated to preserving the diversity of tropical plants, Fairchild features some of the world's best ... Read More

Miami Pet of the Week: Fish

Tuesday July 21, 2009
Looking to adopt a new pet? Fish (shown to the left) is just one of many pets available for adoption from Miami Dade Animal Services this week. He's ... Read More

Air and Sea Show to Return in 2010!

Sunday July 19, 2009
The Air and Sea show is returning to Fort Lauderdale in April 2010 after a two-year hiatus. The popular show, once sponsored by McDonald's, will return bearing a new ... Read More

Free Trees This Weekend!

Thursday July 16, 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

Miami Closing Costs

Tuesday July 14, 2009
Closing costs are a major factor when considering a home purchase in Miami or South Florida. In fact, a recent BankRate.com study showed that Miami has the fourth highest closing ... Read More

Alerts for Metrorail, Metromover and Metrobus Delays to Your Email or Cell Phone

Sunday July 12, 2009
Miami-Dade Transit recently launched a new service offering riders the ability to receive text message alerts of transit problems. This service will automatically notify you of service disruptions in ... Read More

International Mango Festival This Weekend!

Thursday July 9, 2009
On July 11th and 12th, Fairchild Tropical Gardens will host the 2009 International Mango Festival. This annual event features mango tree sales, educational lectures, a children's program, a mango cook-off ... Read More

Miami Taxi Services

Tuesday July 7, 2009
Looking for a taxi in Miami? Hailing a cab can be a challenge in South Florida. Whether you're looking for a cab at Miami International Airport, in downtown Miami, or ... Read More

Clifford the Big Red Dog Visits Miami

Sunday July 5, 2009
Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog is a 2,500 square-foot bilingual exhibit that transports visitors to the homes of Clifford™, Emily Elizabeth™, and all of the residents ... Read More

Fourth of July in Miami, 2009

Thursday July 2, 2009
This year, the choices for a fun Independence Day are better than ever. No matter what your speed, there are celebrations for you. Here is a list of some of ... Read More

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