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CORAL GABLES WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL
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About:
100 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Description: Fine food and drink are the main draws of this March event, held along the 100 block of Coral Gables' Giralda Avenue. Area restaurants and chefs chip in with morsels of their tastiest cookery, and Republic National Distributing Company provides wine samples from all over the globe, truly making this a must-attend affair for South Florida's sophisticated palates. Proceeds benefit the American Lung Association of Florida and The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine.
Hours:
March 26, 2009
Website:
Visit Coral Gables Wine and Food Festival Online
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FUNKSHION: FASHION WEEK MIAMI BEACH
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About:
4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140 305-538-2000
Description: If you've got a keen sense of style, then you don't want to miss taking part in Miami Beach's Fashion Week, held each spring and again in the fall. This is when more than 20 of the world's most innovative designers showcase the new cuts set to premiere in their seasonal collections. What's more, models, celebs and jetsetters from all over converge on South Beach for these five days, taking part in all the after-parties held up and down Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive.
Hours:
March 25, 2009 - October 2009
Website:
Visit Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach Online
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JVC JAZZ FESTIVAL MIAMI BEACH
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About:
1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132 305-949-6722
Description: Held each spring, this vibrant music festival celebrates jazz in all its shapes and forms by bringing in a truly impressive lineup of musicians. Indeed, past and present attendees include Tony Bennett, Arturo Sandoval, Bebel Gilberto, Federico Aubele and Chris Botti. While many of the performances take place at intimate venues like the Van Dyke Cafe and Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club, the festival's larger shows are held at the Carnival Center for the Performing Arts or the North Beach Bandshell.
Hours:
May 2009
Website:
Visit JVC Jazz Festival Miami Beach Online
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MIAMI BEACH FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
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About:
Collins Ave and 72nd St, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Description: This huge fourth of July celebration draws crowds with live music and bionic fireworks. An opening ceremony is held for individuals who have recently become naturalized American citizens.
Hours:
July 4, 2009
Website:
Visit Miami Beach Fourth of July Celebration Online
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MIAMI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
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About:
Various venues, Miami, FL 33131 305-237-3456
Description: In March Miami's filmgoers enjoy 10 days of international, domestic, and local films presented by the Miami International Film Festival and Miami Dade College. New films are introduced to the crowd from an eclectic range of genres and cultures. Directors from countries around the world often accompany the presentations of their films. Screenings are held at several locations around town, including the Tower Theater in Little Havana, Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, and the Cosford Cinema at the University of Miami.
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March 6 - March 15, 2009
Website:
Visit Miami International Film Festival Online
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MIAMI SPICE RESTAURANT MONTH
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About:
Various restaurants, Miami, FL 305-539-3000 305-539-3000
Description: No, it's not Miami's fair weather (or even the Marlins or Dolphins!) that generates all the buzz in the late summer it's a month-long event called Miami Spice. During this time, more than 50 top-flight restaurants offer amazing prix fixe menus for unbelievable discounts of 25 to 60% off regular prices.
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August 2009
Website:
Visit Miami Spice Restaurant Month Online
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NAUTICA SOUTH BEACH TRIATHLON
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About:
Lummus Park, Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL
Description: Be among the first athletes to compete in this new triathlon, held in Miami Beach. Featuring a half-mile swim, 18 mile bicycle race and 4-mile run, this rigorous competion is not for the faint-of-heart. Specators are encouraged to come support the athletes and are likely to even spot a few celebs. There will also be 50- and 100-yard dashes, known as the Tot Trot and Kids Run, for the little ones.
Hours:
April 5, 2009
Website:
Visit Nautica South Beach Triathlon Online
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REDLAND INTERNATIONAL ORCHID SHOW
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About:
24801 SW 187th Ave, Homestead, FL 33031 305-247-5727
Description: Flower aficionados will jump at the chance to attend this informative and fun orchid show. Learn more about growing this unique flower from the judged competition, lectures and exhibits, and shop for your own orchids, plants and gardening supplies. When you break for lunch, a tasty variety of international fare's available.
Hours:
May 15 - May 17, 2009
Website:
Visit Redland International Orchid Show Online
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REDLAND SUMMER FRUIT FESTIVAL
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About:
24801 SW 187th Ave, Homestead, FL 33031 305-247-5727
Description: There's certainly more to summertime in Florida than the sand and sea, so don't pass up the opportunity to sample the bounty of the region at this enticing festival. Attendees wander from booth to booth, savoring local delicacies like exotic fruits and interesting wines. It's a fun way to support local farmers and learn about local agriculture, too.
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June 20 - June 21, 2009
Website:
Visit Redland Summer Fruit Festival Online
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SONY ERICSSON OPEN
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About:
7300 Crandon Blvd, Crandon Park Tennis Center, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 305-365-2300
Description: This premier tennis championship draws all the top names, from longstanding favorites like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova. The well-organized tournament is a favorite among fans, thanks to Miami's sunny spring weather, the talented players, and the excellent facilities at Crandon Park Tennis Center. Crowds of more than 297,000 fans have watched the proceedings! Call early, as tickets tend to sell out for the big matches.
Hours:
March 25 - April 5, 2009
Website:
Visit Sony Ericsson Open Online
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