Moving to South Florida
Parks in Village of Pinecrest Part 7 – The Crown Jewel – Pinecrest Gardens
Categories: Around Town, Community Events, Community Information, Just For Fun, Kendall, Life & Style, Luxury Properties, Moving to South Florida, Pinecrest, Real Estate News, The Burbs
hiPinecrest Gardens is the newest Village of Pinecrest park even though the site has been a major tourist attraction since the world famous Parrot Jungle was founded there in the 1930’s by Austrian born Franz Scherr. Village of Pinecrest purchased the property in December 2002 and officially opened [...]
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Parks in Village of Pinecrest Part 6 – 2.5 Miles Long and Really Skinny
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hiWithout peeking ahead can you guess which one it is?
Yep! It’s Red Road Linear Park. It runs along the Snapper Creek Canal on Red Road between SW 88 Street and SW 111 Street. There is no sign – the only park in Pinecrest without a nice sign.
There’s a guard rail along the [...]
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Magnet Schools – an option for those not in an “A” district. Part Two – Coral Reef Senior High School, Miami, FL
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hiEstablished in 1997, Coral Reef High School in Miami, FL is described as the Mega-Magnet school of Miami. Students from all over the county submit applications and those who are eligible are selected by lottery to attend. With a state-of-the-art facility, Coral Reef is the size of a non-magnet, with the higher caliber education of [...]
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New Elementary School that is Ahead of the Game!
Categories: Community Information, Golfcourse Communities, Miami, Moving to South Florida, Real Estate News, The Burbs
hiSpanish Lake Elementary partially opened its doors this school year (07-08). When I say partially, I mean 1/3 of the school started at the new campus & the other 2/3s of the students are in portables at other elementary schools. My kids were among the lucky ones that got to start at the [...]
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Parks in Village of Pinecrest Part 2 – Want Tennis or a Birthday Party?
Categories: Around Town, As Heard on the Street, Community Information, In The News, International, Just For Fun, Life & Style, Moving to South Florida, Pinecrest, The Burbs
hiYesterday I wrote a blog about the ground-breaking for Flagler Grove Park in the Village of Pinecrest. I told you that for the next 6 days I would give you a little more specific information about the current six actively used parks in Pinecrest. Today’s subject is Coral Pine Park. I’ve sometimes [...]
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Magnet Schools – an option for those not in an “A” district. Part One – New World School of the Arts High School
Categories: Around Town, Buying Real Estate, Community Information, Moving to South Florida, Real Estate News, The Burbs, Urban Living
hiFor those of us fortunate enough to live in Miami, but not in an “A” school district – there ARE other options.
These specialty public schools known as Magnet Schools are usually middle or high schools that have specific entry requirements. Some Magnet Schools are by audition only and others are based on a combination of [...]
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Pembroke Pines – What’s In Your Backyard? Vol. 1
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hiThis weeks answer: All that JAZZ!!
Did you know the City of Pembroke Pines hosts FREE (yes free!) JAZZ concerts?
Welcome to William B. Armstrong Dream Park. This Sunday, September 23rd, 2007, from 5:00 p.m. to 7 :00 p.m. , you can enjoy the music of Horizons. The Dream Park is located [...]
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Village of Pinecrest A Favorite Place to Live!
Categories: Moving to South Florida, Pinecrest, Real Estate News, The Burbs
hiIncorporated in the year 1996, the Village of Pinecrest has become one of the premier destinations for homebuyers in South Florida. This is due to several factors, all of which rank highly in prospective homebuyer’s minds:
(1) Location: located just South of Greater Miami, sandwiched between South Dixie Highway (US-1) to the west and the [...]
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Wine for the Weekend:Chardonnay
Categories: Around Town, As Heard on the Street, Community Information, Coral Gables, Front Page, High Pines, Just For Fun, Life & Style, Moving to South Florida, Real Estate News, The Burbs, Urban Living
hiLabor Day Weekend was a wonderful time to experience the joys of barbecue and red wines, but let’s not forget America’s most popular grape: Chardonnay! It has become our ubiquitous “white wine”, and probably for good reason. It is a delightful aperitif, especially if you have just had too many apple martinis, and [...]
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1601 Eastlake Way – Weston
Categories: Buying Real Estate, Listings, Moving to South Florida, The Burbs, Waterfront, Weston
hiAlmost heaven. Imagine living in a home that makes you feel like your always on a Key West vacation. The minute you walk in the front door, you can take in the breathtaking view of the pool and lake. Bright and Cheerful with lots of windows, there is even a skylight in the kitchen over [...]
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