Great Vacations in Miami- Ios on the Bay

Looking for a Great Winter Break?

 We have just the vacation place for you. Come to the Ios on the Bay. This brand new boutique building is located at 720 NE 62nd Street on Biscayne Bay in Miami. Minutes to South Beach, Sunny Isles and Downtown Miami... great nightlife and great fun... come on down!

For further information contact Michela Guarini @ 305.608.7076.

48 Years Ago Coconut Grove Art Festival Came To Town

1962

Forty nine years ago the infamous Coconut Grove Art Festival  rolled into town.

Forty nine years ago... what was life like in South Florida at that time. That got us thinking and doing some research online.

The year was 1962. How much did things cost in 1962? What was life like then, when the first annual Coconut Art Festival was created?

• Yearly Inflation Rate in the USA was 1.20%
• Year End Close Dow Jones Industrial Average 652
• Average Cost of new house $12,500.00
• Average Income per year $5,556.00
• Average monthly rent $110.00 per month
• Tuition to Harvard University $1,520.00
• Average Cost of a new car $3,125.00
• Eggs per dozen 32 cents
• Gas per Gallon 28 cents
• Factory Workers Average Take Home Pay with 3 dependents $94.87

What world events happened in 1962? Did any of theses events have direct effects on South Florida?

The answer in one word-absolutely for this was the year of the Cuban Missile Crisis. The then President Kennedy ordered embargo of the following goods :

• Tobacco
• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Seafood

On a lighter note 90% of the US population own a television, Britain and France agree to develop the Concorde, the Indian  Prime Minister  was Jawahar Lal Nehru , Brazil wins the World Cup in Chile,The Beatles released their hit "Love Me Do" and  "To Kill A Mockingbird" was seen on the big screen.

2011

And so ... this weekend we celebrate the Coconut Grove Arts Festival... 48 years from its inception.... see you there!!

Miami Boat Show Feb 17-21, 2011

It is that time of year again...The Miami Boat show is coming into town next weekend. The show this year boosts over 2000 exhibitors and 3000 boats.

The following  will be showcased:

•          Powerboats
•          Sailboats
•          Accessories including motors, apparel and services.

There will be several local suppliers at the show this year including A Wish To Fish,Fischer Panda Generators, Accmar Equipment Company, AccuDock, Sailing Services and Tele Radio.

The show  takes place in the venues:

MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER

1901 Convention Center Drive

Miami Beach, FL 33139

STRICTLY SAIL MIAMI AT MIAMARINA AT BAYSIDE 400 Biscayne Blvd

Miami, FL  33132

SEA ISLE MARINA & YACHTING CENTER 

1635 N. Bayshore Drive

Miami, FL 33132 

Individual daily passes are $30. A five day pass is $75.00, well worth the expense! And if you happen to be from out of town the glorious temperature here in South Florida is around 80F degrees

  

Great Sunday Day Out in Miami

With the rest of the country knee deep in snow one really appreciates the life we live down here in the Sunshine State. Most Americans are tucked up in their homes this coming weekend. Luckily for us, this does not have to be the case.

Looking to enjoy the warm weather...do a bit of shopping, listen to some live music, dance at the waterfront, bask in the sun ( and we could go on and on...) ?

This week, we would like to suggest spending a leisurely Sunday at Bayside Marketplace.


Bayside is located on the bay... hence the name!

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There are 15 restaurants at Bayside. Most of these eateries are located outdoors and face the water. Some of these restaurants include Hubba Bubba Shrimp Company, Hard Rock Cafe, Latin America Cafetria and Coco Gelato.

Some of the stores  located in the promenade are :

• Baby Gap
• Bed and Body Works
• Guess Accessories
• Havana Nines
• Brookstone

Finally, did we mention the dancing!!!

Bayside Marketplace is a truly a great place to visit.... Welcome to Miami!!

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 Some of the shops include: