Over the Weekend - Orchid Festival, Aqua Girl and The Police

The smell of ash lingered over the city the entire weekend, but that didn't keep South Floridians home. There was much to see and do and just because the Everglades were being ravaged by fire didn't mean you had to take shelter, er, well, unless your asthma was acting up...

By Jose D. Duran

May 19, 2008

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The smell of ash lingered over the city the entire weekend, but that didn't keep South Floridians home. There was much to see and do and just because the Everglades were being ravaged by fire didn't mean you had to take shelter, er, well, unless your asthma was acting up.

Redland International Orchid Festival

Tamara Lush

Flower aficionados came out in droves to check out the the variety of species of orchids available for purchase at the Redland International Orchid Festival at Fruit & Spice Park in Homestead.

Aqualicious Pool Party at Surfcomber Resort

Johnny Louis

This was the party for girls who love girls and things got really steamy at the Aqualicious Pool Party at the Surfcomber.

The Police with Elvis Costello at the Cruzan Amphitheatre

Ivon David Rojas

The Police stopped by South Florida on Saturday for a second time as part of their Reunion Tour. This time they rocked the crowds along with Elvis Costello at the Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach.

- Jose D. Duran

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Jose D. Duran is associate editor of Miami New Times where he primarily oversees the arts and culture and music beats. Jose joined the New Times staff in June 2008 but has been covering Miami culture since 2005. His work has also appeared in publications likeVice, Billboard, and Spin. He’s earned numerous accolades including placing first for Weekly Newspaper Contest: Business Reporting from the Florida Press Association in 2020; placing third for the Writing: Light Feature from the Florida Press Club in 2019; and placing third in Weekly Newspaper Contest: Best Obituary from the Florida Press Association in 2015. Jose holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Florida.

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