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Tour: Miami's Gardens

This week we're giving you a glimpse into a few of Miami's most exquisite properties in our tour of Miami's Gardens. We scoured the city in search of the best and most beautiful gardens to explore and bring you these must-see spots: Fairchild Tropical Gardens in Coral Gables, The Kampong in Coconut Grove, the Miami Beach Botanical Garden on Miami beach and the Fruit and Spice Park in Homestead.

Aug 13, 2010 in Miami Beach Insider Blog (5 Comments)

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Fish Dip, Bocce & the Friendliest Man on Earth

This week’s local secret we’re so graciously sharing with you is one of Miami’s oldest hangouts and one of the last original, waterfront Florida establishments untouched by commercial development. It’s also one of the most bizarre places we’ve been to in this crazy city. Shocking, we know.

Jul 8, 2010 in Miami Beach Insider Blog (6 Comments)

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Your Pup's New Park

Don't let the summertime heat keep you and your pooch prisoners of the indoors. Put your sneakers on and grab a leash; we have the perfect local spot to keep you and your pup cool this week.

Jun 29, 2010 in Miami Beach Insider Blog (4 Comments)

Private Kayak & Peace of Mind

Private Kayak & Peace of Mind

It’s summertime, Miami, and the living’s easy. To make it a wee bit easier for you, we're letting you in on fun, cheap and under-explored local secrets guaranteed to keep you and your posse entertained. After all, there is more to this city than beaches, boats and bikinis…right?

Jun 23, 2010 in Miami Beach Insider Blog (7 Comments)

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The Friendliest Place on Earth

To get to Jimbo's Place, take the Rickenbacker Causeway to Virginia Key. Make your first left after Mast Academy, then follow the road Northeast, staying right at the fork in the road.

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West Matheson Hammock Dog Park

Just West of Matheson Hammock Park on Old Cutler Road in South Coral Gables lies an undeveloped piece of land, unknown to most Miami residents to be part of the William J. Matheson estate given to the city in 1930. While the land to the East of Old Cutler has since developed into a park and beach, the property to the West contains a very rare, environmentally sensitive hardwood hammock, protected from development and residing as a dog park.

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EcoAdventures at Deering Estate

As if the history and grandeur of the Deering Estate don’t offer enough to keep you occupied, EcoAdventures, established by the Miami-Dade Parks system, offers eco-bike tours, kayak rentals, moonlight and guided canoe trips to Chicken Key from the property.