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

Occasionally an idea is so self-evident that you marvel that nobody did it long ago.

That’s the case with Miami-Dade Commissioner Javier Souto’s legislation to outlaw backroom deals between the administration and commissioners to trade favors for votes.

It’s obvious that, in a state that purports to require government in the sunshine, passage would be a no-brainer.

Why, then, is it likely that the administration and a commission majority will kill the effort or water it down to make it useless?

To read the remainder of this article, visit: http://miamitodaynews.com/news/091119/story-viewpoint.shtml

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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.

For all your real estate needs, contact Alexandra Restivo here, or  at 305-632-0164.

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.