Beaches of South Florida

South Florida has many beaches. The infamous South Beach, also known as the American Rivera welcomes the Atlantic Ocean along a two mile strip of sand. This fantasy land of Miami-Dade County is not only  well known for its Art Deco Architecture but many films, music videos  and television shows.

Miami Beach is lines with palm trees, sandy shores and ten miles of absolute bliss. There are numerous restaurants and trendy cafes all awaiting locals and visitors alike. This is the city that never sleeps!

Haulover Beach is well known for its clothing-optional. Yes, this beach offers nude bathing options to all that dare. Not for the faint of heart there are organized volleyball tournaments weekly.

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Facts About Miami Beach

Interesting Facts About Miami Beach

1.    Incorporated in 1915.
2.    Located  in Miami- Dade County
3.    Situated on an island-between Biscayne Bay and a barrier island
4.    Governed by a mayor and six commissionaiers
5.    Popular streets include Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road
6.    Famous for its unique architecture and the Art Deco District
7.    Hosts the Art Basel Miami Beach and the Miami Beach Festival
       of Arts.
8.    Home of the New World Symphony
9.    Originally land was purchased from the US government fotr $.25/ acre
10.  During World War II a major training center for the Army Air Corp
11.  In 1930 the population of Miami Beach was 6,500- five years later it
       jumped to 13,350.
12.  Population of Miami Beach in 2010- 87,779

Planning on spending your next vacation in Miami? We offer options from a typical hotel room.

What To Pack When Visiting Miami?

July and the last thing you are probably thinking about is planning your winter holiday.

 

After all, no matter where you are now-in the northern hemisphere that is, you are hopefully enjoying a marvelous summer with glorious weather. 

 

But let's take a moment to plan ahead....

 

Plan your winter holidays now, we are taking bookings already on our short term rentals.

 

So...

 

What  To Pack When Visiting Miami in October till February, when the temperatures are a bit cooler, the humidity has died down and a gentle breeze is felt from the Atlantic Ocean?

 

• Sunscreen (SPF 15) - if you will be in the sun for more than an hour
• Open-toe shoes or sandals, flip flops.. think "O Casu-elle "
• Shorts, skirts, or capris, light weight dresses
• Short-sleeve as well as long-sleeve shirts.
• A light jacket or sweater, on the rare occassion it gets cooler

The  Autumn and Winter it can be much cooler or warmer than you expect, depending on cool fronts and warm fronts that come through.

Temperatures vary these months:

October:

85f    in the daytime to 72f  in the evening 

29c   in the daytime to 22c in the evening 

Februray:

77f   in the daytime to 61f in the evening

25c  in the daytime to 16c in the evening

Here is a calendar on our website indicating the normal, high and peak season here in Florida.

Hope to see you soon!

Property Management in Florida

If you are renting or you are an investor of a particular type of home, such as a condo you will most likely have a property manager.

The major part of the property managers' job description is to maintain the property that you own or in which you reside( if you are renting) A property managers' job not only includes regular maintenance, but could also includes refurbishing the property when it is needed.  If there are problems with the property, it is up to the property manager to ensure that whatever the problem is can be fixed. 

If the building is old, the property manager will need to determine what to change in order to allow the area to function to its best ability without causing problems later. 

The property manager also acts as a link between those who are renting and the owner.  If there are maintenance problems or payment problems, it is up to property management to make sure that the problem is taken care of in a speedy and efficient manner.  Some property managers may also have the responsibility of providing accounting services .
 By having a property manager in place, you  ensure  that there will be certain levels of upkeep in the building/unit  that is being rented as well as allow for continuity in one who is renting or leasing a unit..

6 Facts About the American Flag

1. United States Flag is the third oldest of the Big Three- Britain's Union Jack
    and the Tricolor of France.

2. The flag was first authorized by Congress in June 14, 1777-henceforth
    this day became  " Flag Day".

3. The flag was first flown on August 3, 1777 at Fort Stanwix-today the
    location of the city of Rome, New York.

4. There are 50 stars on the flag, one for each of the countries states.

5. The 13 stripes on the flag represent the original 13 states.


6. The colors of the Flag, red, white and blue are explained as follows:
    Red for  valor and  zeal, White for hope purity and cleanliness of life and
    Blue is deemed the color of heaven, reverence to God, loyalty, justice
    and truth.

Happy 4th of July ALL!!