Jewish Museum of Florida on South Beach offers diverse art and history for diverse people. It is housed in a restored building that was formerly an Orthodox synagogue for Miami Beach's first congregation. On the National Register of Historic Places, the 1936 building boasts Art Deco features, a copper dome, marble bimah and 80 stained-glass windows. This Museum is more than a beautiful building. This unique destination is the only museum that tells the story of nearly 250 years of Florida Jewish life. Enjoy the permanent MOSAIC exhibit that shows how Jews helped develop the state and maintained their traditions. Temporary exhibits change three times annually and focus on themes of Jewish history, art and culture -- with a Florida connection. Jewish history timelines, films, a museum sto... 11/21/2007

Miami Seaquarium Visit Miami Seaquarium for a wonderful day of exciting shows, great exhibits and enjoyable, educational presentations in the beautifully landscaped park overlooking Biscayne Bay. See sharks and dolphins, sea lions and seals. Learn about manatees and eels. Check out sharks and crocodiles. Come face to face with world-famous stars Lolita the Killer Whale, TV's Flipper, and Salty the Sea Lion. In this 38-acre tropical island paradise, anything is possible. Whales and dolphins fly while exotic birds stroll by. Note: Present your card at the Guest Services window to the left of the park entrance. Parking is $7. Included general admission with the Go Miami CardHours: Daily, 9:30 am-6:00 pm. Last admission is at 5:30 pm. Closed: May be closed major U.S. holidays Phone: 305-361... 11/21/2007

Coral CastleCoral CastleWhat you should knowEdward Leedskalnin was 26 years old and was engaged to to be married to his true love, Agnes Scuffs. One day before the ceremony, Agnes cancelled the wedding. Heartbroken, Ed set out to create a monument to his lost love that has culminated into one of the world's most remarkable accomplishments.Without any machinery or assistance, Ed carved, sculpted, and moved over 1,100 tons of coral. After the carvings were in place, the coral walls weigh 125 pounds per cubic foot. Each section of wall is 8 feet tall, 4 feet wide, 3 feet thick, and weighs over 58 tons. Coral Castle Tickets: Adults $9.75 Children 7-12 $5Hours: Mon - Thur (9am - 6pm) Fri - Sun (9am - 9pm)Address: 28655 South Dixie Highway, Homestead, FL 33033Phone: (305) 248-6344            ... 11/21/2007

Formed from a coral rock quarry in 1923, Venetian Pool is included in the National Register of Historic Places.This 820,000 gallon pool is fed with cool spring water daily, and features two waterfalls, coral caves and grottos. The buildings are Venetian-style architecture, designed by Denman Fink, uncle of the founding father of Coral Gables, George Merrick.Together with architect Phineas Paist, they transformed an unsightly rock pit into the world's most beautiful swimming hole, complete with expansive loggias, porticos, a palm-fringed island, beach and cobble-stone bridge.The pool received a major historic restoration in 1989.Come and visit this historic treasure nestled in the midst of the City Beautiful.  Juan Carlos Garciahttp://www.17threalty.comPlease note:Children under 3 are NO... 11/21/2007

The housing market slump has not been kind to existing homeowners who are increasingly finding themselves having to put their homes up for foreclosure.  According to Foreclosures.com the current number of foreclosures reached a staggering 250,000+ in August.  This may be distressing to homeowners grappling with loan payments but it does work in favor of investors on the prowl for new opportunities.  Let's address some questions you might have. How are REOs and foreclosures different?  With REO (real estate owned) properties you're circumventing the complexities associated with foreclosures (i.e.: cutthroat auctions, not being able to see what you're buying).  The chances of seeing the property are also likelier with an REO and you also get title insurance policy, decreasing the chances... 11/20/2007

40 To 50 Cents On The Dollar Is The New Reality In FloridaThe Sun Herald reports from Florida. "Sean Snaith, a University of Central Florida economist, is noted for his work debunking the media-driven image of a ‘housing bubble.' A speculative ‘bubble' is a rising market driven only by expectations of still greater price increases. The cost of Florida housing has been driven up by real-world factors like strong demand from a growing population of retirees.""The slump in residential construction is putting Charlotte County, at least for now, into the unenviable position of being one of the worst counties in Florida to find a job.""‘Looking at the state as a whole, I see nothing that surprising,' said Snaith. ‘I see job losses in those sectors most closely tied to the housing boom...this ... 11/17/2007

Someone who has contracts on two great units at Marina Blue contacted me earlier this week. He wants to sell one prior to closing and hold onto the other.You can find the rest of the story by viewing the Marina Blue condos posting... 11/17/2007

By April M. Havens - Miami TodayAlthough residential inventory remains high, a slowing of new construction has helped to slowly push the home sales market toward a balance in which prices begin to match inventories, local professionals and market reports say.The most significant finding of Metrostudy's third quarter report is twofold, according to Brad Hunter, director of the South Florida division of Metrostudy, a national housing industry research group. "There are signs that certain aspects of the market are improving and some are not," he said. "The number of finished vacant homes is falling, but the other side of that is that the reason the number is falling is because they are getting rented." People who bought property in 2005 and are now renting out those properties, Mr. Hunter ... 11/15/2007

 I used this information, and please, pass it on as many you now and care...hopefully will never get to use it.... You can now go online and enter two (2) emergency contacts on your Florida Drivers License (electronically) which can only be retrieved by a policeofficer. This came about as a result of one woman's teenage daughter being killed in a car accident and taking over 5 hours to locate the mother to inform her.  This way, if you are in an accident, the police can run the drivers license and have the emergency info ASAP!!! https://www6.hsmv.state.fl.us/dlcheck/findcustomer 11/14/2007

Establishing Faith in Your Credit   Credit: it defines you and acts as something of a yardstick in terms of how creditors and lenders view you.  Are you a potential financial risk drowning in debt or someone who’s managed their finances impeccably and making simple progressive payments on a home?  If you happen to be the former, how do you make strides to become more like the latter?  Use these tips to get your credit under control. Look for erroneous errors.  Unbeknownst to you, someone could have used your identity for fraudulent charges which may be affecting you negatively.  Check your credit report at www.annualcreditreport.com and make sure all information contained is correct and legit.  Stay below the limits.  Does your credit card have a specified limit?  It should and it shou... 11/14/2007

Biscayne National Park A 45-foot diving and snorkeling catamaran and a 53-foot glass bottom boat take adventurers across southern Biscayne Bay through wilderness, mangrove, and out to tropical coral reefs. Canoe and kayak rentals, picnic area, walking trails, fishing, camping and shower facilities are on site, and a waterfront visitors center has exhibits, films and information. 9700 Southwest 328th Street, Homestead. (305) 230-1100 11/14/2007

Home to the Martin Z. Margulies Sculpture Park with more than 75 outdoor sculptures by celebrated artists including Richard Serra and Louise Nevelson, the museum offers gallery exhibitions, lectures, educational and family events free to the public. Free guided of sculpture gardens are offered to parties of 10 or more with two weeks advance notice. University Park, Florida International University, 11200 Southwest 8th Street, Miami. (305) 348-2890 Miami homes and apartment for sale Miami Beach condos 100% real estate commission for agents 11/14/2007

-Search for Miami Apartments and Homes for Rent or Lease-offers you a wide variety of apartments to search in Miami and surrounding areas (see below for a complete listing). Search for your new apartment here and we will help you find the perfect rental home. Miami apartments are easy to find on this website.Search for all types of rentals including studios, one, two and three bedroom apartments in one convenient location. Our enhanced search tools combine Miami apartment listings from multiple sources in one easy to use website. With Avant Realty International you can save time and speed the process of finding a great new apartment in Miami, florida. All Miami ApartmentsMiami Apartments Neighborhoods to ExploreIn Miami, there is a wide range of apartments, condos and homes to choose fr... 11/13/2007

Welcome to Brickell key... without leaving the City behind Brickell Key is located between Downtown Miami and South Beach, Here you can Run, Bike or simply Stroll on Beautiful Promenades overlooking Biscayne Bay, or enjoy a Concert at the Village Green, visit the Islands Sculpture Gardens or Picnic beneath the Canopy of Brickell Key's Native Tree Nursery... with so much to do and see, even an ordinary Jog becomes Extraordinary.Big city pleasures on a seclude Island. Enjoy the upscale delights of the Brickell Key Marketplace where you'll find the finest in Floral Creations as well as Urban Conveniences like Fine Restaurant, Travel Agent, Apothecary, Dry Cleaner, Hair Salon, Brickell Key Water Taxi and more - right around the corner, and you can also shop for Garden-Fresh Vegetables or co... 11/13/2007

During the "High Flying 80`s the greatest place to be on a Saturday afternoon was inside the Orange Bowl watching the Miami Hurricanes play football. Vinny,Bernie, Tony, Jim Kelly, Irvin,Jimmy Johnson, James,Erickson, Howard, were some of the Hall of Famers who graced the Orange Bowl!I`d meet my friends at Casola`s Pizza on SW 17th Ave and head to the game! The OB was unique,it was located in the middle of Little Havana,where the majority of people spoke no english,where parking was normally in someone`s home. The OB had character,that`s for damn sure.It was like entering Yankee Stadium, or the Boston Garden. You felt the rush as soon as you walked in. It was the place to be and be seen!  The OB has meant so much to so many in South Florida and beyond. In the 70`s my Dad and I went to 5... 11/12/2007

$212900 4 Bed 2 BathAddress: 2157 NW 48 ST Miami, FL4 Bed 2 Bath home with seperate utility/laundry room. Everything in this home is brand new and has never been used. Features:-New kitchen with tumbled marble countertops -Brand new appliances-New baths-New central a/c and water heater-new roof-wood laminate floors thru out-fresh paint inside and out-beautifully landscaped fenced in lotMotivated seller will contribute to closing costs if offer reasonable. Owner/Agent       11/12/2007

  9371 Fontainebleau Blvd - I-106Miami Fl 33172Asking Price $ 187,000   Ref #: M1185985$187,000 Estimated Payment$903/moBased on 10% down, 5% interest over a period of 30 years.Change Options Listing Courtesy of The Keyes Company Realtors 300377329Property FeaturesCounty: DADEZip Code: 33172Year Built: 1972Year Built Description: ResaleApx. SF/Adj SF Living Area: 1149Number of Bedrooms: 1Number of Full Baths: 1Number of Half Baths: 1Number of Garage Spaces: 0Type of Property: CondoStyle: Condo 1-4 StoriesComplex Name: THE BEACH CLUBSold Price: Closing Date: Additional FeaturesBedroom Description: 1BR+GRND, ENTRYLVL, OTHERInterior Features: 1FLENTRYMaster Bathroom Description: Equipment/Appliances: DISHWASH, DISPOSAL, DRYER, OTHER, RANGE-E, REFRIG, SELFCLEAN, SMOKEDET, WASHERRooms Inform... 11/08/2007

apartment definition  An apartment is a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building. Apartments may be owned (by an owner-occupier) or rented (by tenants).  The term "apartment" is favored in North America, whereas the term "flat" is sometimes, but not exclusively used in the United Kingdom and most other English-speaking areas and Commonwealth nations [citation needed] (Canada being a notable exception); in those countries, "apartment" is often used to describe more up market flats.  Some apartment-dwellers own their apartments, either as co-ops, in which the residents own shares of a corporation that owns the building or development; or in condominiums, whose residents own their apartments and share ownership of the public spaces. Most apartments are in buildings... 11/06/2007

About the Reflections on the Miami River CondominiumReflection on the RiverCommunity: Miami River Brickell AreaArchitect: Dorsky Hodgson & Partners Views: Riverfront and CityCompletion Date: 2008Bedrooms: 1, 2 and 3 Residence Size: 1052 - 2350 Total Residences: 125 Number of Stories: 24 Reflections on the River Condo home PageReflections on the Miami River, located on the Miami River shoreline, in the Brickell neighborhood of SW2nd Avenue and SW6th Street. Reflections on the Miami River is a deluxe Riverfront condominium development that combines the very best of the Miami River with the elegance of Brickell. The financial district is just a block away with its amenities and address of acclaimed stature. Reflections on the Miami River is being designed by award winning architects Dorsky... 11/05/2007

  Avant Realty international service clients looking to purchase different kinds of commercial real estate properties in the Miami Brickell area. Purchasing a commercial or income producing property requires different skills than purchasing residential properties, we are convinced that specialized Miami commercial realtors are needed. Our Miami commercial Real estate realtors are further specialized according to the type of commercial property researched, Office building, apartment buildings, hotels or restaurants, vacant land etc..Whether you want to purchase a business in Miami, buy an apartment building or sell a commercial property our professional realtors will help assist you throughout the transaction.Our commercial broker's will help you locate the best available investment prop... 11/05/2007