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South Florida Auto Show

Ernie Earth — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 06:00:30 +0000

South Florida Auto Show

Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

WHAT:
The 40th annual South Florida International Auto Show
WHERE:
Miami Beach Convention Center,
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
WHEN:
Friday, November 5 through Sunday, November 14HOURS:

Friday, November 5th 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 6th 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 7th 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Monday, November 8th 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 9th 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 10th 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 11th 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Friday, November 12th 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 13th 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 14th 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

ADMISSION:
Adults: $10.00
Children 6-12: $3.00

See nest years model today.

Miami Beach Antique Jewelry & Watch Show

Ernie Earth — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 06:00:54 +0000

Miami Beach Antique Jewelry & Watch Show

Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Friday, Saturday, Sunday
October 15-17, 2010

FREE Entrance Days in Your National Parks!

Ernie Earth — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 06:00:00 +0000

America’s Best Idea – the national parks – gets even better this year with several FREE – FREE days at more than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees.

Mark your calendar for FREE – FREE days this year:

August 14-15, 2010
September 25, 2010
(Public Lands Day)
November 11, 2010
(Veterans Day)

http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm

Art Basel Miami Beach 2010

Ernie Earth — Wed, 26 May 2010 09:59:57 +0000

Art Basel Miami Beach 2010

Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Various Locations on Miami Beach

Thursday through Sunday
December 2-5, 2010

Walt Disney World Resort in Florida

Ernie Earth — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:59:11 +0000

Walt Disney World Resort in Florida

Your FREE DVD will include:
Complete tour of the four Theme Parks, two Water Parks and over 23 Resort Hotels of the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

Tour of the Disneyland Resort in California including two enchanting Theme Parks and three Resort hotels.

Affortable ways to play and stay during your Disney vacation.

New shows and attrractions featured during The Year of a Million Dreams.

Plus much more, including pocket-sized planning guides, planning tips, and information on special events.

Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival 2008

Rick Tuttle, Publisher — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:17:22 +0000

Enjoy colorful costumed junkanoo groups dancing to Caribbean rhythms, with rake ‘n scrape instruments.

Features entertainment on three stages and more than 300 vendors selling a variety of arts, crafts and food.

Miami Seaquarium

Rick Tuttle, Publisher — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 09:34:18 +0000

The Miami Seaquarium is definitely worth your visit. Here, you will see dolphins, sea lions, fish and of course “Lolita” the Killer Whale. If you’ve ever been to Sea World then you might not be impressed. But Sea World is over the top if you ask me. Anyway, we think that going to the Seaquarium is a great way to spend a day.

The Killer Whale and Pacific White-sided Dolphin show is spectacular. On a hot day it is fun to go in your bathing suit and try to get splashed by Lolita (brrrrr!). Meet “Salty” the Sea Lion & his Harbor Seal co-star at the Golden Dome. Also, TV’s Flipper is ready to make your acquaintance & entertain you at his show in the lagoon (which served as the set for the movie!). Check out the Top Deck Dolphin show where you can see the dolphins up close. They’ll come up and try to talk to you before the show and you are just a few feet away. Make sure you are looking at the walls as you go – they are a beautiful aquarium filled with Atlantic & Caribbean fish.

Sharks, Manatees, Tropical Fish & Reefs, Crocodiles, Alligators and much more all await your audience. For the adventurous, you can touch, feed & even swim with the dolphins in the Dolphin Encounter Program!

If you reside in South Florida then make sure that you go in February. The Seaquarium usually runs a special in that month where you can pay the price of admission for one day and get a pass for the rest of the year.

The Deering Estate at Cutler

Rick Tuttle, Publisher — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:05:23 +0000

The Deering Estate at Cutler consists of 444 acres. There are two historic homes located on this estate. The first is “Richmond Cottage” which was built of dense Dade County Pine in the mid 1800′s. Originally, it was the first hotel between Coconut Grove & Key West. As the train tracks were built further west in the early 1900′s, this little, yet thriving town quickly became abandoned. It was bought by James Deering in 1915, as his winter home. The Richmond Cottage was where the Deerings entertained & conveniently, where the kitchen was located. The second is “The Stone House” which Deering had specially built to resemble the architecture of his endeared Barcelona, Spain. This was the main living quarters for the Deerings. It also housed a great art collection. In order to best keep the collection in tact, Mr. Deering elected to not have a kitchen built into this house.

Two Tours – free with admission:
1. Historic House Tour: Guided tour of Richmond Cottage, & the Stone House on Biscayne Bay.
2. Natural Areas Tour: 1 1/2 mile trek through lush forest & tropical hardwood trees on the footpath that would become the first Cutler Road/Ingram Highway.

Come and soak in the breathtaking beauty of the estate’s outdoors! There are several “EcoAdventures” offered at the Deering Estate: Eco-Bike Tour, Kayak Rentals, Chicken Key Canoe Tour, Moonlight Canoe Tour, and a Bay Cruise.

Jungle Island

Rick Tuttle, Publisher — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:56:46 +0000

This fascinating park was originally called “Parrot Jungle” when it opened in 1936. The creator, Franz Scherr. was a carpenter who came from Austria in 1911 & moved around the United States until the 1920′s when he moved his family to Homestead, Florida. He branched out after the depression & bought a feed & supply store. This is the inspiration for a place for the birds to “fly free”. Today, 1,100 tropical birds & 2,000 varieties of plants and flowers are showcased on the island.

Nowadays, this park is known as “Jungle Island” because it displays a wide variety of different Birds, Mammals, Primates, Fish as well as plants.

There are three main shows you won’t want to miss on your visit:
1. “Winged Wonders” Come & see fun & perilous birds alike from all over the world as they sing, talk, ride high-wire bicycles & entertain you! They claim to be the “Best trained bird show in the world.”

2. “Tale of the Tiger” Enjoy your encounter with a number of the scarcest species of big cats. The revolving performers include Tigers, Black Panthers, Lynx, Spotted Leopards, Cougars, & Ligers. Some tag-a-longs like Orangutans, Chimpanzees, Lemurs, Gibbons join the show as well. You can also have your picture taken with one or two of the baby animals after the show!

As you journey through the paths, remember to stop by & experience the variety of exhibits: Crocodile Care, Creepy Crawly, Everglades Habitat & Walk, Feed the birds around the park, Flamingo Feeding, Tiger Habitat, Lorikeet Aviary, Manu Encounter (Squirrel Monkeys, Free-Flying Macaws & Parrots + more), Penguin Exhibit, Plant Nursery, Primate Exhibit & Presentation (Orangutans & monkeys), Tortoise Exhibit & Hippo Slide (3 story beach front slide)!

Prices for Jungle Island…

General Admission
Adult $32.95
Senior $30.95
Child $24.95
2 and under are Free

Annual Passes
Adult $42.95
Child $31.95

Group rates
Adult $24.95
Child $18.95

Flamingo Gardens

Rick Tuttle, Publisher — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:31:29 +0000

Come and experience “South Florida’s Not-for-Profit, 60-Acre Botanical Gardens & Wildlife Sanctuary”!

You can start with the Xeriscape Garden where you will observe how the uses of various materials appropriate for use in a low maintenance, minimal irrigation garden. Then check out the Butterfly & Hummingbird Gardens, specially designed to attract specific species.

The Tropical Plant House exhibits Orchids, Calatheas as well as other unique plants. Now off to see the Everglades “Free Flight” Aviary, which accommodates five ecosystems of a variety of wading birds. The Bird of Prey Center presents South Florida’s at-risk or endangered birds in their native habitat. Explore Flamingo Island offers Flamingos a thriving section amidst tropical vegetation and waterfalls.

Wander through Alligator Lagoon… a learning exhibit of – you guessed it, Florida’s Alligators! Continue on to The Wildlife Encounter which showcases Florida’s native birds of prey & reptiles. River Otter, Bobcat and Panther Habitats are also here for you to observe & study.

Ride along on the Tour by Tram. It is narrated and lasts for approximately 25 minutes. Journey through the tropical rainforest, native hammock, wetland area, and groves.

Flamingo Gardens also offers educational activities for children. There are four different excursions they can go on:
1. Garden Adventure: 30 minute guided tour of the botanical gardens and Free-flight Aviary, wetlands, rainforest and native hammock habitats, Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Wildlife Encounter: 2 hour guided tour of the Free-flight Aviary to see Florida’s water and shore birds, Birds of Prey Center, wetlands, rainforest and native hammock habitats, Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Green Machine: 2 hour class for pre-kindergarten to 4th grade emphasises Florida’s plant kingdom with a tour the wetlands, rainforest and native hammock habitats, Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary. They also pot a small plant to take home.
4. Gardens & Galaxies: Tour includes the Buehler Planetarium and lunch at Flamingo Gardens. Also you will see the Free-flight Aviary, Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary, wetlands, rainforest and native hammock habitats.

Enjoy your expedition!