Miami Real Estate

The Cloisters: Located in Coconut Grove, this gated community features 40 private villas. Each villa has three floors and offers 4,500-7,900 square feet of living space and private elevators. Each villa has 3-5 bedrooms, 2 car garages, and a rooftop terrace overlooking fabulous views of the bay, ocean and city. The Cloisters community offers residents a pool, clubhouse and tennis court.

Gables by the Sea: Located in Coral Gables, this prestigious community has much to offer. Residents enjoy luxurious estates and channels/waterways with ocean access. The community boasts a playground, basketball and tennis courts as well as 24 hour security patrol and guard house. True to its name, life revolves around the sea, with sailing, water skiing, and scuba diving as year round activities. Gables by the Sea offers luxury living in a tranquil coastal setting. Read the rest of this entry »

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It’s that time of year again…. the annual Taste of Pinecrest is back on Sunday March 7, 2010. Come out between 11 am and 5 pm- enjoy yummy tastes from several local restaurants. Pam Mayers will be joining us (The Restivo Team) at the event. We will be on hand to discuss any of your real estate questions. Whether you’re thinking about selling, looking to buy, or any questions you may have, we are happy to help! Stop by our booth and come enjoy this great event.

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The Coral Gables Farmer’s Market runs now through March 27, 2010. Located at 405 Biltmore Way, the market includes chilis, citrus, corn, eggplant, bananas, onions, potatoes, honey, herbs, strawberries and a variety of plants for sale. There’s also some baked goods available. The market runs every Saturday morning from 8 am to 1 pm.

It’s a tradition that dates back to the 1920’s, when it was a thriving avocado and guava grove owned and operated by City founder George Merrick. Every winter, those involved in agriculture would return to the town center in a three-month event amidst the classic Coral Gables architecture.

In addition to the goods at the market, there are free classes offered for market shoppers. The schedule is as follows: 8 am- Tai Chi in the park. 9 am- gardening workshop. 10 am- a master che from one of the local Gables restaurants will create a dish for shoppers to sample…restaurants like Caffe Abbracci and Morton’s Steak House. 11 am- children’s activities offered. Again, these classes / workshops are free. Enjoy the wonderful South Florida weather and spend Saturday morning at the Farmer’s Market in the Gables.

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South Miami residents have waited a long time to see a community pool added to Murray Park and they may finally get their wish. Construction could start late next year, as the city now has enough money to build it.

City Commissioners could give City Manager Roger Carlton the green light to start designing the project as well as applying for building permits. Carlton told the Commissioners that he has more than $1.4 million in grants from the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency Funds as well as from the County’s Housing and Community Development department. Approximately $317,000 is set aside for the design of the pool with the rest saved for the pool’s construction.

There are still a few concerns regarding the pool’s construction, but the Commissioners and the City Manager will continue their discussions. Carlton believes that “every community needs a pool,” and South Miami might soon have one. For the complete article, click here.

If you would like to live near the proposed community pool, or for any of your real estate needs in South Florida, I would love to help. Send me a note here.

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This Valentine’s weekend, thousands will flock to Coconut Grove to attend the Arts Festival. The 47th Annual event will take place February 13-15 from 10 am to 6 pm.

Admission is $10 per person or get a 3 day pass for $17 and come and go as you please. If you’re a Coconut Grove resident, festival admission is only $5 for all three days (with proof of residency in the 33133 zip code). Children 10 and under, Metrorail Golden Passport and Patriot Passholders are free.

Many local artists will be on hand as well as artists from around the country. Enjoy a day with family and friends while wandering the festival grounds. Munch on the many varieties of food for sale along Biscayne Bay. It’s a fun filled event for everyone.

We will be out there enjoying the festival, so come find us! If I can help you with any of your real estate needs, send me a note.

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For the 10th time, the Super Bowl is being played in Miami! This year, the New Orleans Saints  and the Indianapolis Colts  will play at the newly named Sun Life Stadium on February 7, 2010. Kick off is at 6:25 pm, but tune in at 6 pm for all the pre-game fun. Grab your best Super Bowl finger food and some good friends and watch the game in our very own backyard!

Want to live in the center of it all? Contact me for all your real estate needs…I would love to help!

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This holiday season, keep yourself and your family safe.  Here are some helpful tips from the Miami Dade County Fire Rescue Department…

Christmas trees are great, but can potentially be hazardous. The Fire Rescue Department recommends a few ways to care for your tree.

• Always keep your tree watered because those that dry out are easier to ignite. The average six-foot tree consumes up to one gallon of water per day.
• Keep the tree at least three-feet from a fireplace, radiator, space heater, heating vent, or any source of heat, and never put the tree where it blocks an exit.
• Properly dispose of the tree after the holidays, as it will continue to dry out and become more flammable.

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The number 17 ranked Canes will play in their last game of the regular season on Saturday November 28 in Tampa, Fl. They play the University of South Florida Bulls. The game will be televised on ABC.

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Saturday November 21 come support the Canes in their last home game of the season as they take on the Blue Devils of Duke University at Land Shark Stadium. Buy tickets here. The following weekend, the Hurricanes play their last game of the regular season in Tampa , against the USF Bulls.

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“The City Beautiful” (literally and figuratively),  Coral Gables captures an elegance admired not only locally, but internationally.  Incorporated in 1925, the City of Coral Gables continues to offer  incentives to architects, builders and developers whose designs are in keeping with George Merrick’s vision of a community steeped in Mediterranean style.  Merrick was  influenced by Deering’s creation of Villa Vizcaya, and envisioned creating a Spanish-influenced city within Miami, giving it shape, structure, and esthetic beauty.  Working with master craftsmen and city planners, Merrick began what would become a cultural gem of South Florida,  Coral Gables .

Rich with culture, Coral Gables distinguishes herself through Mediterranean-revival style architecture.  Now more than ever, that urban core, from Miracle Mile to Merrick Park, bustles with ever-growing numbers of art galleries,  fine restaurants,  bookstores,  and shops. Increasingly more pedestrian,  with open air markets, street fairs, art shows, cultural and community happenings Read the rest of this entry »

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