Those attending will have the opportunity to bid on auctions items, with all proceeds benefiting the  orchestra. Tickets to the party are $25 and include a buffet. There will be a cash bar.

The mission of the Alhambra Orchestra is to provide free concerts for the community, families with children, senior citizens, and all lovers of classical music. The  orchestra, conducted by Alfred Gershfeld, has 55 members, amateurs and professionals. The Alhambra Orchestra, as Miami’s community orchestra, is involved with musical outreach and participates with youth concerts with the Greater Miami Youth Symphony and  chamber music workshops with the Bergonzi Quartet and other University of Miami music faculty. There is an annual concerto competition for young musicians.

The 2009 Halloween concert with the Greater Miami Youth Symphony was a huge success. The auditorium at Ransom Everglades was packed with children ( and adults ) in costume enjoying Halloween themed music such as Danse Macabre, The Phantom of the Opera and more.

For more information: info@alhambramusic.org  or 305.668.9260

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What Is My House Worth?

FOR A COMPARATIVE MARKET ANALYSIS (”CMA”) OF YOUR PROPERTY,  showing recently SOLD relevant properties,  as well as any currently FOR SALE ,  conact the Restivo Team at EWM REALTORS.

Curious as to what the value of your property is, and whether this would be the right time for you to sell?

For a no pressure market valuation, contact us through www.MiamiRealEstateCafe.com or 305 793 1365 or 305 632-1064.

READY TO SELL YOUR HOUSE NOW?   Considering listing your property  for sale?  All preliminary information is entirely confidential, and there is no pressure to sell with us.   We invite you begin the mutual evaluation process … just send us a note here.  We will determine together whether this might be the right time, and whether there is a ‘fit’.

When you purchase your new home in the Saddlebrook community in Davie, Florida — you will experience something quite refreshing. Your eye will be dazzled at every turn with the lush landscaping, waving palms and other floral dressing unique to South Florida and the tropics.

This gorgeous five bedroom, four-bath plus den complete with a three-car garage on a builder’s acre is exactly what you’ve been looking for. Saddlebrook is a unique community with only ____ homes.

External features include:

• Resort-style heated pool
• Great deck
• Covered (roofed) patio area

The KITCHEN boasts the following:

• Oversized granite center island
• Granite countertops
• Butler’s pantry

The Master Suite has two California Closets and opens up to the outdoor pool area.

The master bath has:

•  Dual vanities
• Jetted Roman tub
• Spacious open shower 

Both living and family rooms open to the pool area which makes this a great home for entertaining.

Take a look at more photographs.

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School Information for this home is as follows:

Elementary School:  Country Isles (FCAT Scores)

Middle School: Indian Ridge (FCAT Scores)

High School: Western High School (FCAT Scores)

CAVEAT: School boundaries are subject to change. Prior to purchasing any property, please check with Broward County Schools.

Just as I predicted, the foreclosure I wrote about last weekend got snapped up in a matter of days.  It officially went pending today.

I took several clients over to see the house but they all decided that it was more of a “project” than they were hoping for.

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If you are interested in buying or selling real estate in Coconut Grove, please give me a call at 305.342.1623 or send me a note here.

2727 Hilola Street | 5 Bedrooms/5 Baths| 3,471 Sq. Ft. | 10,316 Sq. Ft. Lot | Sale Price: $1,135,000 | Sale Price PSF: $326.00 | Built in 1950 and had been renovated.

1600 Tigertail Avenue | 3 Bedrooms/3 Baths | 2,321 Sq. Ft. | 11,445 Sq. Ft. Lot | Sale Price: $665,000 | Sale Price PSF: $286.00 | Built in 1933 and had been semi-updated.

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If you are interested in buying or selling real estate in Coconut Grove, please give me a call at 305.342.1623 or send me a note here.

There are many fine public schools in our area and many times we know about them through other families.  Rather than simply stating that a school has an excellent reputation. I always direct my customers to the Miami-Dade School Performance web page.  There you can view yearly grading on the schools as a whole and also by subject.  You can view specific information about the school, class size, special programs or features, school boundaries, demographics, etc.  View the link I have included and save it (it will always be handy):  http://oada.dadeschools.net/schoolperformancegrades/schoolgrades.asp

Your new home is seated in Wedgewood Cove in  Davie, Florida on 14060 Oak Ridge Drive,  within the most sought-after community of Shenandoah — close to Davie Park with a multitude of activities.

The public school information* is as follows:

• Elementary School: Flamingo Elementary
• Middle School: Indian Ridge Middle
• High School: Western High

This residence is located close to highways, the Sawgrass Mills mall and area grocery stores such as Publix Supermarket.

This superb single family home boasts an impressive curb appeal with an oversized lot with room for a pool and a relaxing and manificent wide lake view were you could enjoy some pina coladas to watch Florida’s unique sunsets.

Asking Price expected to  be between           $180,000 – 200,000.

This rare find features:

-         3 large bedrooms / 2.5 baths
-         1,801 sq. ft. under a/c
-         CBS construction
-         Large covered screened patio
-         Formal Living and Dining Rooms
-         2 car garage
-         Tile roof
-         Large covered patio with gorgeous lake views 

Davie is a diverse community with a family oriented, small town feel. Much of Davie is rural with a western and equestrian feel, yet Davie has many of the conveniences of the city nearby. Davie boasts numerous parks with miles of trails. The area offers outstanding higher educational opportunities.

 A Bit of Trivia –

A young Mickey Rourke used to box in Davie, Florida. The hit movie “Caddyshack” was filmed at Rolling Hills Golf Course. The movie ‘Cape Fear’ features Bob Roth’s Groves in the background.

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*CAVEAT:  School boundaries are subject to change; please check the school boundaries map prior to purchasing any properties.

Hechtman is one step from playing in the ITC by earning a wild card into the ATP World Tour event’s qualifying tournament to be played in February. The top 4 players in the 32-player draw advance into the ATP main event.

Eric graduated from UM in 2006 and is now a Pro at Royal Palm Tennis Club, in Pinecrest. Hechtman has been the hitting partner for Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal & Serena Williams. He often plays with Venus Williams as her hitting partner.

The Delray Beach ITC tournament will be played February 22-28 and will feature headlining tennis players like Mardy Fish, James Blake  and Tommy Haas. The complete article is available here.

It is that time of year again when the northerners head south for the winter.  For all of you who are interested in second homes, Coconut Grove has one of the most stable condo markets in South Florida.  Our luxury buildings here in Coconut Grove offer bay views and top amenities.

Click on the links below to see what is available in our most popular condo buildings:

• Grovenor House: 22 for sale |6 closed this year.
• Ritz Carlton: 22 for sale | 3 closed this year.
• Grove Hill: 2 for sale | 3 closed this year.
• Grove Towers: 9 for sale | 1 closed this year.
• Yacht Harbor: 8 for sale | 5 closed this year.

In the above buildings there are only 2 units that are in foreclosure and they are both in Grove Towers (Unit 9A and 3F).

I handle many relocations to Coconut Grove and the surrounding areas..  If you are interested in buying a second home or relocating please contact me at (305) 342-1623 or send me a note here.