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  • Blogs

    April 27, 2012

    Bella Beach Opening Tomorrow With Ice Sculptures, Fire Dancers at Trump International

    Miami has it all. Fantastic tanning, fresh seafood, white-sand beaches, and five-star dining. But one thing we lack is a combination of all four.Enter Trump International's Bella Beach, situated directly on the sand behind the beautiful Sunny Isles Beach resort. Playing on the city's claim to be Flo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2012

    South Beach is Now America's Top Spring Break Destination

    ​Ugh, get ready for the arrival of a bunch of drunk, unruly college students (and not the FIU and UM variety we're already used to dealing with) in a few weeks, because according to a top travel agency, South Beach has now become the third most popular Spring Break location for college students. W ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2012

    Mickey Mouse vs. Micky Arison: Disney Bringing Cruises to Port of Miami

    ​Micky Arison's Carnival Cruise Lines has another Mickey with a cruise empire about to encroach on its turf. Mickey Mouse that is. Disney Cruise Line has announced that beginning later this year, it will be sail ships out of the Port of Miami for the first time.

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2011

    Cheetah the Chimp Died in Florida, But There's Little Evidence He Was Actually in Tarzan Movies

    ​To hear the story repeated from fine bastions of journalism like the New York Times, NPR, and CNN, you'd be lead to believe that the chimpanzee who played Cheetah, Tarzan's ape companion in the famed 1930s movie series, recently died in an animal sanctuary in Palm Harbor, Florida. Don't believe e ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 22, 2011

    Caribbean-Style Christmas

    ​To hear the story repeated from fine bastions of journalism like the New York Times, NPR, and CNN, you'd be lead to believe that the chimpanzee who played Cheetah, Tarzan's ape companion in the famed 1930s movie series, recently died in an animal sanctuary in Palm Harbor, Florida. Don't believe e ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2011

    America's Third Most Popular Beach: 14 Million Visited the Sands of Miami Beach Last Year

    ​It's the summer months which means two things: Americans are slathering on the SPF, and websites are hungry for listicle traffic. So, obviously, The Daily Beast has decided to calculate America's favorite beach. Miami Beach came in third, but wasn't even the highest ranking Florida beach on the l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 29, 2011

    Talking Tequila With the Industry's Head Honcho Francisco Gonzalez

    We might equate tequila with lime chasers, tropical cocktails, and a hazy night or two. But to Francisco Gonzalez, president of the National Chamber of the Tequila Industry, it means a taste of Mexico, even when he's far away from home.Home for Gonzalez is Los Altos, the highlands of Jalisco, a stat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2011

    Hans Viertl of Sacha's Cafe Loves His Employees and Is Off the Clock for Dinner

    ​We met former Club Med chef and restaurateur Hans Viertl at his lovely cafe, Sacha's, which is tucked quietly around the side of an office building in downtown Coral Gables. Like his other businesses, Fountain Bistro, La Ficelle Cafe, and Fountain Deli, the New York/European style eatery is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 2, 2011

    American Values Group Urges President Obama to Address Urban Beach Weekend Chaos

    photo by Ivon David Rojas​The events of Urban Beach Weekend certainly have Miami Beach locals talking, but is it really an incident that the President of the United State needs to address? Gary Bauer, president of social conservative group American Values and a former Republican presidential candi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2011

    The Setai, Carrabba's, Cabana Beach Club: Boardwalk Dining for Locals

    ​An afternoon walk on the boardwalk that stretches between 21st and 46th streets on the Beach can be tourist hell in winter. But as the scorching heat slows things down, so does the poolside activity.  Great time for a walk and a bite, right? Surprisingly, only 3 resorts actively welcome non- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2011

    Key Biscayne Beach Named One of America's Top Ten Beaches

    ​Sure, saying you're taking your talents to Cape Florida State Park Beach doesn't have much of a ring to it, but the stretch of sand on Key Biscayne is apparently the best Miami-Dade has to offer, and one of the best in the country. The annual list put out by Stephen Leatherman, director of Florid ... More >>

  • News

    May 12, 2011

    Casinos, pot, and fun will save Miami's economy

    ​Sure, saying you're taking your talents to Cape Florida State Park Beach doesn't have much of a ring to it, but the stretch of sand on Key Biscayne is apparently the best Miami-Dade has to offer, and one of the best in the country. The annual list put out by Stephen Leatherman, director of Florid ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2011

    Casinos, Pot, And Fun: The Key To New Jobs In Miami-Dade

    ​Uncle Luke, the man whose booty-shaking madness once made the U.S. Supreme Court stand up for free speech, gets as nasty as he wants to be for Miami New Times. This week, Luke -- who is a candidate for Miami-Dade mayor -- lays out his vision for kick-starting the local economy.It's time for Miami ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2011

    Florida's Swamp Snakes Are Now Reality TV Superstars

    ​Could The Real Swamp Snakes of Everglades City or America's Next Top Invasive Species be coming to your television set anytime soon? Possibly. Over the next two months, not one, but two cable channels are set to roll out reality television shows based on snakes living in the swamps of Florida and ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 21, 2011

    A Little Sizzle in Your Step

    ​Could The Real Swamp Snakes of Everglades City or America's Next Top Invasive Species be coming to your television set anytime soon? Possibly. Over the next two months, not one, but two cable channels are set to roll out reality television shows based on snakes living in the swamps of Florida and ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 21, 2011

    Rum Runners

    ​Could The Real Swamp Snakes of Everglades City or America's Next Top Invasive Species be coming to your television set anytime soon? Possibly. Over the next two months, not one, but two cable channels are set to roll out reality television shows based on snakes living in the swamps of Florida and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2011

    Mandarin Oriental's Sizzlin' SunDaze Offers End of the Week Respite

    Courtesy of Manderin OrientalOasis Beach Club.​If you're not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter, here's a taste of what you're missing. Click here to subscribe.Put the "daze" in your "Sundays" (and remind yourself how sweet life would be if you and your SO didn't have to go b ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 23, 2010

    Walk This Gay

    Courtesy of Manderin OrientalOasis Beach Club.​If you're not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter, here's a taste of what you're missing. Click here to subscribe.Put the "daze" in your "Sundays" (and remind yourself how sweet life would be if you and your SO didn't have to go b ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 2, 2010

    Reefer Madness

    Courtesy of Manderin OrientalOasis Beach Club.​If you're not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter, here's a taste of what you're missing. Click here to subscribe.Put the "daze" in your "Sundays" (and remind yourself how sweet life would be if you and your SO didn't have to go b ... More >>

  • Music

    September 9, 2010

    Miami Horror at LIV

    Courtesy of Manderin OrientalOasis Beach Club.​If you're not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter, here's a taste of what you're missing. Click here to subscribe.Put the "daze" in your "Sundays" (and remind yourself how sweet life would be if you and your SO didn't have to go b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2010

    Dolphins Games About to Get All South Beachy

    ​Evidently, Stephen Ross hasn't quite finished his quest to make the Miami Dolphins the biggest laughing stock in the NFL. Because now that he's brought in A-list celebrities like Gloria Estefan and Jennifer Lopez to become part-owners of the team, Ross is moving on to phase two: He's going to tur ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2010

    Interview With Erik Peters, Club Med's Corporate Chef, Founder of the Club Med Wine & Food Festival

    Erik Peters​Erik Peters left college to become a "ski bum," but after a bad man-versus-nature accident, he reverted to cooking, a hobby that always came naturally. His first job with Club Med was as an assistant sous chef in Copper Mountain, Colorado, and his next gig took him to Playa Blanca in M ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 28, 2010

    Miami Chefs Attend Club Med Wine & Food Fest

    Photo by Riki AltmanChefs in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic for Club Med's 2010 Wine & Food Festival.​Club Med, the all-inclusive vacation concept company with its North American headquarters in Miami, has hosted an annual culinary event for years, but it was always kept on the down low.  ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 24, 2010

    Going Dutch

    Photo by Riki AltmanChefs in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic for Club Med's 2010 Wine & Food Festival.​Club Med, the all-inclusive vacation concept company with its North American headquarters in Miami, has hosted an annual culinary event for years, but it was always kept on the down low.  ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2010

    Hear Felipe Lamoglia's Afro-Cuban Jazz Project at the Deauville on Thursday

    ​South Florida's small but tight jazz scene has usually been recognized out of town for its Afro-Cuban influences. This Thursday night provides an opportunity to hear one of the greatest local proponents of that sound, Felipe Lamoglia. The noted saxophonist, arranger, and composer will t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2010

    Jersey Shore's Sammi "Sweatheart" To Face Assault Charges After South Beach Club Brawl

    Sammi "Sweatheart" has fists of fury​You can take the girl out of Jersey, but you can't take the Jersey out of the girl. Jersey Shore castmate Sammi "Sweatheart" Giancola will be facing criminal assault charges and a civil lawsuit after she got into a brawl at a South Beach club this weekend 24-ye ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2010

    Audubon Phone App Lets Your Inner Bird Watcher Take Flight

    ​Ever wandered around the great South Florida outdoors, spotted a strange looking bird but had no idea what it was, what it ate, or where it was headed for the summer--and really wanted to know? Well, now there's an App for that. Audubon of Florida's gone digital. They've launched an "Audubon Bir ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 3, 2009

    Hear, Look, Think, Feel

    ​Ever wandered around the great South Florida outdoors, spotted a strange looking bird but had no idea what it was, what it ate, or where it was headed for the summer--and really wanted to know? Well, now there's an App for that. Audubon of Florida's gone digital. They've launched an "Audubon Bir ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 14, 2009

    Take Exit 66 - to Party

    ​Ever wandered around the great South Florida outdoors, spotted a strange looking bird but had no idea what it was, what it ate, or where it was headed for the summer--and really wanted to know? Well, now there's an App for that. Audubon of Florida's gone digital. They've launched an "Audubon Bir ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2009

    Pretty in the City - Book Now for Spa Week!

      Recession blues are so not pretty, and increasingly, consumers have been cutting back on life's little luxuries. That definitely includes spa visits and appointments for facials, massages, and manicures. Well, here's a treat for frugal fashionistas and budgeting beauties who want to s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 29, 2009

    Hot Ceviche Confuses Top Chef's Jeff McInnis

    "I don't understand, ya'll!"ZOMG, ya'll! Did you watch last night's Super Bowl edition of Top Chef? Poor Jeff McInnis got the boot. We feel for him. The chef from the DiLido Beach Club at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach couldn't wrap his head around why the judges preferred season 2's Josie Smith-Malav ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 29, 2009

    Hot Ceviche Confuses Top Chef's Jeff McInnis

    "I don't understand, ya'll!"ZOMG, ya'll! Did you watch last night's Super Bowl edition of Top Chef? Poor Jeff McInnis got the boot. We feel for him. The chef from the DiLido Beach Club at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach couldn't wrap his head around why the judges preferred season 2's Josie Smith-Malav ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 15, 2009

    Pitch a Tent

    Not in your pants.

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    November 13, 2008

    I’m Too Chunky for This Shirt

    Not anymore, if you spend a weekend with ECA.

  • Blogs

    May 8, 2008

    Rudy's A No Show

    Not anymore, if you spend a weekend with ECA.

  • Calendar

    April 10, 2008

    Soak Up the Sun

    There’s enough outdoorsy fun for everyone today!

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2008

    Pretty In The City – Oooh Aaah, Uhma Spa

    There’s enough outdoorsy fun for everyone today!

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2008

    Preliminary WMC Schedule Posted (the Actual Conference!)

    There’s enough outdoorsy fun for everyone today!

  • Calendar

    June 21, 2007

    Splish Splash

    A celebration of our historical aquatic life

  • Calendar

    June 7, 2007

    School’s Out, Art’s In

    A celebration of our historical aquatic life

  • Calendar

    April 5, 2007

    They Thought it Wouldn’t Last

    Celebrate the anniversary of Arturo’s dream

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2007

    Moon Over Miami

    Celebrate the anniversary of Arturo’s dream

  • Calendar

    November 23, 2006

    Ride It Off

    Celebrate the anniversary of Arturo’s dream

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    March 23, 2006

    Cultural Explorations

    Rediscover our fabulous town

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    January 26, 2006

    Sweet Tradition

    Rediscover our fabulous town

  • Bars and Clubs

    May 11, 2000

    Best Drink Special

    Iguana Cantina

  • Diversions

    May 11, 2000

    Best Banquet Hall

    Coral Gables Woman's Club

  • News

    October 20, 1993

    Design of the Times

    Coral Gables Woman's Club

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