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Miami constantly welcomes tourists from all over the world thanks to its beauty and endless list of things to do in Miami.

One of the popular things to do in Miami is sample the different restaurants. There are some really good restaurants to scope out while you are in town. Avoid wasting your time at a disappointing restaurant when you can be enjoying one of the Top 10 Dining Spots in Miami.

Make sure to look into the Top 10 Dining Spots in Miami if you plan on dining out among other things to do in Miami. You can get the gist of what Miami has to offer in regards to restaurants by visiting the Top 10 Dining Spots in Miami.

Recommended Dining Spots in Miami:

1. Barton G. Miami Beach Restaurant

1427 West Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 672-8881
www.bartong.com

2. Chef Allen’s Miami Restaurant

19088 NE 29th Ave
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 935-2900
www.chefallens.com

3. Emeril’s Miami Beach Restaurant

1601 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 695-4550
www.emerils.com

4. Joe’s Stone Crab Miami Beach Restaurant

11 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-0365
www.joesstonecrab.com

5. Ortanique on the Mile

278 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 446-7710
www.cindyhutsoncuisine.com

6. Prime 112 South Beach Restaurant

112 Ocean Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 532-8112
www.prime112.com

7.- Romeo’s Café Miami Restaurant

2257 SW 22nd Street (Coral Way)
Miami, FL. 33145
305-859-2228
www.RomeosCafe.com

8.- Azul Miami Restaurant

Mandarin Oriental Hotela
500 Brickell Key Drive
Miami, Florida 33131
(305) 913 8358
http://www.mandarinoriental.com/miami/dining/azul/

9. - Nobu Miami Beach Restaurant

1901 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Tel. 305 695 3232
Mon–Thu 7PM to 12AM
Fri-Sat 7PM to 1AM, Sun 7PM to 11PM
Reservations for 6 or more only

Nobu Lounge:
Mon–Thu 6PM to 12AM
Fri-Sat 6PM to 2AM, Sun 6PM to 11PM

10. - Pascal on Ponce Miami Beach Restaurant

2611 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 444-2024
www.pascalmiami.com

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.

International Ballet Festival of Miami, in its 13th edition this August, will bring to our city two complete weeks the best dancers from around the globe.

Due to the high level of performances every year, this upcoming event in Miami is highly anticipated by many as one of the best ballet events in Miami Florida and the world.

The recipient of this year’s “A Life for Dance” Lifetime Achievement Award is the famous Russian prima ballerina assoluta, Maya Plisetskaya.

Participating companies will represent Germany, France, Italy, Canada, Spain, Miami, Houston, San Francisco and more.

Enjoy a preview of what you can expect of the International Ballet Festival of Miami:

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

www.carnivalcenter.org
1300 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 949-6722
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Miami Beach Home & Remodeling Show will hit Miami Beach once again this August 2008.

This event in Miami will be at the Miami Beach Convention Center from August 29th thru September 2nd, 2008.

Miami Beach Home & Remodeling Show displays products, represented by high caliber retailers, manufacturers and wholesalers, which are committed to showcasing the best in the home furnishings business.

Show exhibitors have reported record sales at the semi annual Ft. Lauderdale and Miami Beach events. Along with record sales, the shows have delivered record attendance. The success of the Home Design & Remodeling Shows reflect the impressive growth nationally, in the home improvement and furnishings industry.

For more information, visit www.homeshows.net or www.miamibeachconvention.com.

Miami Beach Convention Center

1901 Convention Center Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-7311
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Miami Carnival in its 24th annual edition brings live bands and calypsonians from the Caribbean Islands to Miami. This upcoming Miami event will be in Downtown Miami’s Bicentennial Park on October 12th.

The 2008 Miami Carnival grew from a small neighborhood festival to an international event within the first two years after its first edition in 1984. Nowadays, the 2008 Miami Carnival is North America’s most popular Carnival and the highest profit-generating festival in South Florida.

Guests book airfare and hotel accommodations as early as the November the year before each event. If you do not have your reservations yet, check out this selection of Miami Beach vacation rentals. Tickets run at $20 per person and anyone under the age of 12 gets in free.

To get more information, please call 305-653-1877 or e-mail info@miamicarnival.net.

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

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The star of the popular TV Show, Seinfeld, which become famous because it was a show a bout nothing mixed with a peculiar humor, will be in Miami this July. Jerry Seinfeld brings his show to Miami and will be performing live on Saturday July 26^th at the Fillmore Miami Beach. This is a highly-recommended event in Miami, even more if you are a fan that has been watching the show for years. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com starting at $46.5. Parking is available at the public Miami Beach Garage across the street.

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The Miami International Film Festival 2008 is already in town. This popular event in Miami is celebrating its 25^th edition with 120 films, workshops, and seminars. If you like movies, good movies I mean, there will be a great selection this year. You can enjoy the best of independent movies for the next 30 days.

You can buy tickets by phone calling at 305-405-MIFF (6433) from Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also, you can get your tickets in person during the festival at the Regal South Beach Cinema 18, located at 110 Lincoln Road, from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. In person, during the Festival: Patrons may purchase SAME DAY TICKETS ONLY at Festival venues. These box offices open one hour before the first screening of the day. The ticket prices move from $7 for students to $25 in the case of special screenings like the opening night. The General admission is $12. Cash preferred.

See a little introduction of my selection of must-see movies…

Miami Film Festival Venues:

• GUSMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (GUS)

174 East Flagler St., Downtown Miami

305-374-2444

• COLONY THEATRE (COL)

1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

305-674-1040

• TOWER THEATER (TWR)

1508 S.W. Eighth St. at 15th Ave., Little Havana

305-237-FILM (3456)

• REGAL SOUTH BEACH CINEMA 18 (R10, R11, R17, R18)

1100 Lincoln Rd., South Beach

305-674-6766

• BILL COSFORD CINEMA (COSF)

University of Miami, Second Floor, Memorial Building

Campo Sano Drive, Coral Gables

305-284-4861

• SUNRISE INTRACOASTAL CINEMA (INTR)

3701 N.E. 163rd St. at Sunny Isles Blvd., North Miami Beach

305-949-0064

• BYRON CARLYLE THEATER (BYC)

500 71st St., Miami Beach

305-867-4194

View the official film schedule…

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Looking for a great Miami event during the upcoming months, check out “Cutting Edge” in the Miami Wynwood Art District. As many events in this Miami district, it promises good quality entertainment. Furthermore, if you are tired of the party scene, you have to try this event and many others in the area. I will try to give you as much tips as I possibly can….

“Cutting Edge” opens February 9, 2008 at Art Rouge Gallery International Contemporary Art which is located in the Wynwood Art District, 46 NW 36 St., Loft 3, Miami, FL 33127. The opening reception will be from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and the art show will run until March 15, 2008. For more information please visit www.artrouge.com or call 305-448-2060.

Contemporary conceptually designed multimedia artworks by Houston based artist Rodrigo Aguilera are in an intense dialogue with art theory and philosophy as well as with the broader social reality.

Science and Art, both have the Kantian aesthetic interest when referring to the beauty of complexity in nature and to its creative and self-reflexive aspects. The notion of sublime in general pertains to that in nature which transgresses the capabilities of imagination and the life of an individual being. Rodrigo Aguilera is one of those artists who by ‘tricking’ the mind comes to break down its formatting, that is, avoids activating pre-formatted patterns and pre-formatted perceptions. Melting two art concepts: abstract and figurative… Aguilera paints a piece and then re-creates it using all of its original parts. Following the principal of nature that parts form a whole, with this rearrangement process he confirms that everything in creation has a place and a purpose.

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