The Coral Gables Venetian Pool, which started off as just a rock pit when they were planning to build Coral Gables in the 1920s, underwent a six-month, $730,000 renovation that was completed just before summer of 2009. The Saturday following the Friday grand reopening welcomed 471 guests. The Venetian Pool renovation included new and improved bathrooms, walkways, fountains, roof tiles, concession area, patio furniture and wrought-iron gate.

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There are so many things to do in Miami Florida. One of the many things to do in Miami Florida includes shopping. Miami has a broad range of shopping stores from budget shopping stores to high-end retail. So many people visit Miami just to enjoy the shopping opportunities.

There are plenty of things to do in Miami Florida when it comes to shopping. For example, you can find commercial shopping malls, outdoor shopping malls, individual stores and outlets malls. Some malls are better than other as far as quality is concerned.

We have culminated a list of the Top 10 Shopping Spots in Miami. You will definitely want to look into the Top 10 Shopping Spots in Miami list if you plan to get any good shopping done while you are here. Put time aside in advance to contribute to your time visiting the Top 10 Shopping Spots in Miami.

Top 10 Shopping Spots in Miami

1. Lincoln Road Mall - Miami Beach
2. Collins Avenue Shopping District - Miami Beach
3. Dolphin Mall (Outlet) -  West Miami
4. The Falls - South Miami
5. Sawgrass Mills  (Outlet) - Sunrise Florida
6. CocoWalk - Coconut Grove Miami
7. Bal Harbour Shops - City of Bal Harbour
8. Bayside Marketplace - Downtown Miami
9. Aventura Mall - City of Aventura
10. Miracle Mile - Coral Gables Miami

The Art Photo Expo art gallery in Miami on Lincoln Road is perhaps best known for its retrospective of Naomi Campbell, a collection of photographs by renowned, leading photographers, capturing the model’s elegance and glamour over the years. The retrospective was featured in South Florida’s second annual In Fashion Photo exhibition. The photo gallery in Miami opened in December 2008 after the world-famous Art Basel event in Miami. The art gallery in Miami kept up with the major competition with over 250 contemporary photographs for sale by more than 35 of the world’s leading fashion photographers.

The photo gallery in Miami features works by leading international photographers such as Chen Man, Miles Aldridge, Michael Thompson and Arthur Elgort. Viewers are stirred by the whimsical images that seem like life-size photos right out of a fashion magazine. The art gallery in Miami is located at 910 Lincoln Road. For more information, call 305-672-0055 or email info@artphotoexpo.com.

Finnegan’s on the River is ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Miami with the best themed party in Miami. Guests will be as Irish as they will ever be on Tuesday’s party starting at 4PM at Finnegan’s River. They’ll enjoy beer, live music, a DJ, a bag piper and a green-dyed pool. Enjoy the interior bar, raw sushi bar and a menu with bar classics such as spicy wings and spinach dip with chips.

Special for St. Patrick’s Day, corned beef and cabbage and shepherd’s pie will be added to the menu. For more information, call 305-285-3030.

For other information on Miami events or venues, visit the online Miami Guide. If you will be visiting Miami from somewhere else, take a look at the cheap but high-quality Miami vacation rentals and Miami holiday homes.

Boaters will find what they are looking for in Miami, Florida. In Miami and Miami Beach, tourists can charter boats and yachts of all sizes and for all budgets. Usually, prices vary depending upon the kind of boat, yet Miami boats for rent tend to be more affordable that boats in Europe and other popular boating destinations.

In our tropical paradise, it is possible to rent a boat for the day, with or without a captain.  Besides, people can charter a luxury yacht for a few days to travel around South Florida coast line and the Caribbean with a captain and small crew. In addition, whether you are planning a holiday celebration, corporate event, or even a wedding, renting a Miami party boat is always a great idea. Party boats in Miami are equipped with all your guests my need, from kitchen and indoors dining, to dance floor and DJ’s.

The chartering a boat in Miami can be easy or more challenging depending on the way it is done. There a few companies offering yacht charter services online which frequently are accessible and have easy processes; nonetheless, there are a few things you need to know in order to get the best deal:

• Select a professional and experienced boat charter in Miami that have established relationships with boat owners.
• Respected Miami Florida boat charters select quality boats and negotiate good prices.
• A broker will help you to solve any obstacles that may occur during your period of rental.
• Doing business with an established Miami Florida yacht charter is an added protection and guarantee.

Chartering a boat in Miami with a particular owner is also an option; however it has certain disadvantages when it is compare with professional South Florida Yacht Charters, some of these disadvantages are:

• Miami boat rentals’ prices are usually cheaper.
• Boats might not be as a good condition as professional charters in Miami, Florida.
• In case of trouble, there is no one responsible for it, only you!

During the year there are many boating events in South Florida such as Miami International Boat Show, South Florida Boat Show and Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. These events are ideal opportunities for all those interested into know more about the new trends of the industry or perhaps buying a boat.

Everglades City is a tiny fishing village on the northwest border of Everglades National Park, the third largest national park in the lower forty eight, after Death Valley and Yellowstone, as well as the largest remaining subtropical wilderness in the continental United States.

In Everglades City, you can stay at the Ivey House Bead & Breakfast, the first places in Collier County designed by the state as green lodging, for its reductions in waste and power and water use.

There are several dining options in Everglades City, mainly fish restaurants, you will find there the Oyster House, Everglades Seafood Depot, and Camilla Street Grill. Even though Everglades City is quite small, you can be sure there are many things to do there. The ideal way to take a tour of Everglades National Park from Everglades City is by boat. It is highly recommended to take a tour that will be mainly centered on the water. This way your whole experience is going to be more environmental-friendly. Do not get me wrong, I am not talking about air boats! Apart from airboat operators, you can also find other less invasive water operator tours providing kayak excursions, among other kinds of watercraft excursions.

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Most of the tours provide a visit to Everglades National Park. At the Park, the four visitor’s centers and ranger stations ar open 365 day a year. However, their hours can vary by season, opening between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Everglades National Park boat tours depart daily numerous times from 9:00 a.m. thru 4:30 p.m. from the park’s Gulf Coast Visitor Center in Everglades City. The Ten Thousand Island Tour lasts 90 minutes and costs $26.50; half a price for children. While the Man-grove Wilderness Tour, which lasts and hour and 45 minutes, costs $35, and half of that for kids under 12 years old.

Among the top eco-friendly tour operators in Everglades City, Everglades Rentals & Eco Adventures provides day and overnight guided tours, as well as equipment rental and shut5tle services from October through April.

Florida Everglades Eco Adventure Tours’ Contact Information:

Everglades National Park www.nps.gov/ever
Ivey House 239-695-3299 www.iveyhouse.com
Everglades National Park Boat Tours 239-695-2591
Gulf Coast Visitor’s Center 239-695-3311
Everglades Rentals & Eco Adventures 239-695-3299 www.evergladesadventures.com

Calendar of Miami Events 2008

June / July / August / September / October

What is new in Grass Restaurant & Lounge?

If you are looking for a great place to enjoy lunch with a group of friends, you should try the lunch at Grass Restaurant & Lounge. Grass Restaurant Miami is featuring a new lunch menu from noon to 3:00 p.m. The perfect drink will be, of course, a tropical cocktail.

Small Corporate Meetings at popular Miami Hotels!

It seems that many companies are choosing small corporate meetings! In fact, 70 percent of meetings consist of 50 or fewer participants. Overall, many companies in Miami Florida are selecting small hotel meeting rooms. Some of the favorites are, of course, South Beach Boutique Hotels like the 5-star Setai Hotel, where the setting for a small gathering or convention may be a lounge, library, or rooftop. Most companies are looking for unique meeting spaces that allow them to capture attendees’ attention without dull them.

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Calendar of Miami Events 2008

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