Miami Real Estate

Antony’s Pizza may be a new local Pinecrest landmark …

but during the construction of the Overseas Railroad down to the Florida Keys in the 1900’s,  railroad tycoon Henry Flagler used the corner of  US 1 and 102 Street as his staging area (pretty much same spot where Anthony’s Pizza is now). 

Pinecrest has changed over the years…  

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WHAT TO DO IN MIAMI ON THE WEEKEND? 

A GREAT BIKE RIDE  FROM CORAL GABLES TAKES YOU DOWN SOUTH AS FAR AS BLACK POINT MARINA… NEAR BISCAYNE BAY. 

LOCALS GET THERE  BY BOAT -  MOORING VESSELS  UP TO 55 FEET AT THE MARINA. 

BIKING THERE IS ANOTHER OPTION, DOWN OLD CUTLER ROAD or SW 87th AVENUE, VIA BIKE PATHS.   AND ONCE YOU GET THER THERE ARE JOGGING PATHS… BIKEWAYS.  Read the rest of this entry »

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 The Village of Pinecrest  has a  history… abeit brief.    Once there were snakes … Now there are Realtors.

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Looking for something special? Canyon Ranch Miami Beach is an uppercrust, world-reknowed wellness-spa  and resort unlike any other. You can stay here, or you can live here.  

Canyon Ranch took Miami’s historic Carillon Hotel, and created a three tower oasis of endless possibility. 

The boutique style hotel on the first 10 floors offers 150 suites.  Towering above are privately owned condos, with spectacular views.

Canyon Ranch artfully intertwines vibrancy and enthusiasm for life that is so Miami, with natural tranquility, and unparalleled expanses of  oceanfront sand and sea all along the coast. Canyon Ranch blends together a uniquely uppercrust,  elegant resort atmosphere, wellness services, healing therapies, and spa treatments… Read the rest of this entry »

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The Red Bull Flugtag is finally coming to Miami! The Flugtag is a Red Bull sponsored event where competitors build homemade gliders and launch them off the pier into water. The gliders rarely actually fly and come in a variety of styles (ever seen a pig fly? You can see it here!) The first Flugtag started in Vienna in 1991 and since then has traveled the globe only coming to Miami once in 2004 but to Tampa Bay in 2008. The gliders are judged by  distance, creativity, and showmanship, and the record thus far is 195 ft. Anybody can enter the competition by submitting an application and meeting the design criteria, but the event is free for all spectators.

The Flugtag will be at Bayfront Park on July 10, 2010. Gates will open at 10:00 AM and the first flight is at 12:00 PM. The last flight will be at 2:30 PM.

Contributing Author: Michael Restivo

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Every Fourth of July, people around the country get together for barbeques, family gatherings and picnics, and this year will be no different. People will gather by the pool or at the beach and watch one of the many fireworks displays around town. Get out and enjoy the festivities!

Fun Fact:  In July 1776 (when the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress) , 2.5 million people were living in the independent nation. This July 4, the estimated population is 309.6 million people.

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Miami has some fabulous spas and this July, you get to enjoy them, at a special price of $99! Some participating spas include Canyon Ranch, The Doral, the Ritz, the Biltmore and the Spa at Grove Isle. There are many more participants, so check it out here. Get pampered this summer and try out a variety of spas and services.

Many of these spas offer residents of the communities a discounted rate year round. If you would like to move to any of these, or anywhere else around town, contact the Restivo Team…we would be happy to help you.

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Get out and celebrate the 4th with many local activities around town.  Here are just a few of the fun things to do:

Black Point Park and Marina is having it’s annual celebration. The show starts at 9 pm.

MetroZoo is celebrating it’s 30th birthday with giveaways, $5 admission and music. July 3- 5, from 11-4, with lots of activities and reduced admission.

Key Biscayne will have it’s annual festivities, with a picnic, parade and fireworks. Activities for the day start at 11 am.

South Miami will have fireworks at 9 pm in Palmer Park.

The Barnacle Historic Park puts on a picnic on it’s 19th century pioneer grounds. Enjoy house tours, live music and food and drinks available for purchase (for those who don’t want to bring their own picnic). Starts at 11 am.

There’s always the beach for the day, a picnic in a local park, or a backyard pool and bbq day. These are just some of the many options to enjoy the weekend.

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You don’t have to travel far or spend a fortune to have fun this summer. There’s plenty to do in our own backyard. Here is a list of just some of the fun things to do in Miami.

The Summer Savings Pass give you admission to Lion Country Safari, Miami MetroZoo, Wannado City and Miami Seaquarium for the entire summer!

Every third Friday of the month, Miami Children’s Museum offers free admission, while the Miami Art Museum offers free admission every second Saturday from 1-4 pm.

The Deering Estate offers a lecture series and kayak rentals. The lectures are free on the second Thursday of every month. Kayak rentals are $10 per hour for adults and $8 per hour for kids. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for kids ages 4-14.

If mini golf is your thing, then the Palmetto Bay Mini-Golf is a great option. Monday-Friday, admission is $6 from 7 am to 6 pm and $7 after 6pm.

Crandon Park offers a cabana service for $37.45 for the day.

Hang out at your local pool, have a picnic in a park, hang out at the beach…there’s plenty to do in Miami. We live where people vacation-take advantage of all Miami has to offer! If you would like to move to Miami, the Restivo Team would be happy to help. Send us an email here.

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There are many uses for baking soda other than cooking or deodorizing the fridge. Vicky Lansky created a book on the many ways to use the powder, things you may not have thought of. Here are some ways to use it!

To Wash Your Food: On a clean sponge, make a paste of baking soda and wash toxins off fruits and veggies. Make sure you rinse them well before you eat.

Clean Your Drain: Baking soda may not be as strong as commercial drain cleaners, but this way inexpensive. Pour half a cup of the baking soda down the drain, followed by half a cup of white vinegar. Then place a glass bowl over the drain for two hours. Once that’s done, rinse with hot water. It should remove buildup that’s in your pipes.

Vacuum Odors & Welcome Mats: Sprinkle it on the floor and then vacuum up the powder. Do the same thing on welcome mats at your door.

Soft Hands: While washing dishes, turn baking soda into paste and use it on your hands. It helps get rid of tough messes while softening your hands.

Old, Musty Books: Sprinkle the baking soda between the pages, let sit for a few days, then brush it out.

Mothball Smell: If you add 1/2 cup of baking soda to your washing machine’s rinse cycle, you can eliminate the mothball smell.

Grease and Oil:  Sprinkle the powder in your garage to get rid of oil and grease.

Eliminate Weeds: Sweep large amounts of the baking soda into the cracks of your driveway and walkways. This will eliminate dandelions and pesky weeds.

Burnt Pots: Burned the pan? Pour in a thick layer of baking soda, add about an inch of water, and put the pot on the stove to boil. After you boil it for a minute, try scrubbing the pot again…the mess should come right off.

Plastic Shower Curtains:  Put the curtain in the washing machine along with a couple towels. On the gentle cycle, add a half a cup of baking soda and detergent (during the wash cycle). During the rinse cycle, add one cup of white vinegar and then let drip dry.

We can use baking soda for so many things! If you have more tips, plese share them with us! For any of your real estate needs, contact us here.

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