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The latest buzz on South Beach is regarding a local celebrity chicken named Mr. Clucky. South Beach residents are very familiar with Mr. Clucky as are many, if not most, visitors who have walked along Lincoln Road. He is a white chicken that is always perched upon his owner’s shoulder or bike handlebars while he bicycles his way through South Beach all day, every day. People also always easily spot Mark Buckley, Mr. Clucky’s owner, with his trademark jean overalls and a beanie hat.

Word is, someone complained about Mr. Clucky and, thus, began the feud. The City of Miami Beach is now saying that Mr. Clucky gets the boot! City code enforcement says that farm animals are not allowed to live in Miami Beach and that Buckley and Mr. Clucky must move out of their Jefferson Avenue studio apartment and get out of town.

Buckley is arguing that his long-time resident of Miami Beach has brought smiles to children’s faces for years and has become more like an ambassador of the city. In the past few months, Buckley has collected signed affidavits from neighbors promising that the rooster does not make any noise or act as a nuisance. People have gathered on Lincoln Road to show their support and protest with signs. On Wednesday night, July 29th, a news conference and candlelight vigil was held for Mr. Clucky. Mr. Clucky went into Miami Beach City Hall this Thursday morning at 9:00AM to learn his fate. Will he be evicted or accepted?

UPDATE: “A special hearing officer ordered Buckley on Thursday to pay a $50 fine and gave city code officers the authority to remove Mr. Clucky and his publicity-shy hen girlfriend, Wallflower, from Buckley’s first-floor condo on Jefferson Avenue.” Miami Herald / 07.30.2009

Miami Florida was ranked the city with most beautiful people according to an online survey of “America’s Favorite Cities” by Travel + Leisure magazine. The city of Miami is considered one of the US cities with most beautiful people, so if you live in Miami Florida you can think of yourself as one of the most attractive people in the country.

This is not the first time that our fabulous city is top ranked among the cities with most beautiful people. However, many Miami residents don’t realize this until they travel around and when they come back, they just notice what they have, according with Bill Talbert, president of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Walking around Miami Beach and South Beach, you can easily realize that we are packed with beautiful people. South Beach girls are world-known for their beauty and great bodies. All this can be due to our fantastic weather and beaches, which motive most of us to keep on track with our diets and worry a little bit more about how we look. When in Miami, it is not rare to see South Beach girls and models look alike walking through our popular beach sidewalks and, of course, Lincoln Road. For those interested in discovering the best of our beautiful residents and visitors, there are many Miami hotels and South Beach vacation rentals around Lincoln Road and the most popular beaches.

Calendar of Miami Events 2008

September / October / November / December

The City of Miami is full of Film Festivals! To start with, we have the Miami International Film Festival and The Miami Gay Film Festival. Then, usually around May and June, The Miami Brazilian Film Festival arrives. The Miami Brazilian Film Festival, in its 12th edition, is a highly suggested Miami event. Brazilian film industry is pretty acclaimed worldwide, and this Miami event will feature the best of the best of independent Brazilian movies. Movie lovers should not miss this Miami event!

Attendees will be able to watch over 30 different movies, from drama to comedy and more. This event in Miami will fun from May 5th to June 6th, 2008. The films will be screen in several venues around Miami Florida, including the popular Colony Theater on Lincoln Road. Visit www.brazilianfilmfestival.com to get more information.

Calendar of Miami Events 2008

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One of the most interesting and innovative Miami events is happening in Miami right NOW! Opera lovers can enjoy finned opera on Lincoln Road at the Regal South Beach. The best part is that it is available for only $22 per person ($20 for seniors and $15 for children.)

The Regal South Beach is only one of more than 600 theaters, universities, and concert halls across the country that are carrying real-time, high-definition broadcast from the Met.

Miamians and visitors will be able to see live performances of the Metropolitan Opera. High-definition broadcast is the main element that will allow people to enjoy presentations directly from the Metropolitan Opera.

For more info call 800-638-6737 or for list of venues visit www.metropera.org/hdlive

Theaters in Miami:

• Regal South Beach, 1120 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach.
• ACM Theaters, Aventura Mall.
• ACM Theaters, The Falls, 9000 SW 136^th St., Miami.

 Greater Miami area presentations:

• January 12: Verdi’s Macbeth
• February 16: Puccini’s Manon Lescaut
• March 15: Britten’s Peter Grimes
• March 22: Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde
• April 5: Puccini’s La Boheme

The Miami Beach Antique Show is an annual Florida festival usually held in the City of Miami Beach in January. This year event will be held from January 31^st to February 4^th. This is an extremely recommended Miami event because it features amazing antique pieces, from furniture to jewels.

All you can imagine you can find it here! Art collectors will find a paradise in this event in Miami. Even though the event officially takes place in the Miami Beach Convention Center, the streets of South Beach usually get packed with people who want to enjoy the street fair. At the street fair, you can find more affordable pieces and of course pretty unique curiosities. The fair is a free event that takes place in the most emblematic avenues of Miami Beach.