February 7, 2016
I’m flooded with buyers looking for homes in walkable communities. Millennials, downsizing couples and people with disabilities are all in search of a unicorn – town homes, single-family homes and apartments within walking distance to a city center. Homeowners of all ages don’t want to drive. They want to walk into town, grab a bite to eat, throw back a […]
December 6, 2015
Tuesday night, I had the honor of being included in a sneak preview of 33, the new Peruvian influenced restaurant in Coconut Grove. Chef Sebastian Fernandez, former food and beverage director of Coral Reef Yacht Club, served up beautiful plates of Causa Limena, Seared Scallops and Ceviche de corvina. Chef’s philosophy centers on incorporating no more than five ingredients in any dish so that […]
October 18, 2015
A haunting feast for the eyes, ears and soul…this show is not to be missed. It’s not exactly the Dead, as in Grateful. Rather it’s the spirits of fictional characters from historic Coconut Grove who come to life in dance as they jete and pirouette across The Barnacle Historic State Park. Watch as they dance their stories beneath the moonlit sky and […]
April 30, 2015
May has some terrific family events at The Barnacle Historic State Park in Coconut Grove. Bring your pets to Woofstock, your curiosity to Theater Night and your music appreciation to The Barnacle Under Moonlight. Woofstock Description: The Barnacle goes to the dogs with pet tricks, a look-alike contest, K-9 demonstration, animal blessing, adoptions and more. Leashed pets […]
March 16, 2015
Save the date for the Commodore’s Party March 29 at The Barnacle Historic State Park in Coconut Grove. This is the first year we are hosting a twilight tour of the historic house with complimentary champagne and hor d’oeuvres on the front porch overlooking the bay. If you have never seen Ralph Munroe’s home, this is a fantastic opportunity for […]
March 3, 2015
Ralph Middleton Monroe, one of the founders of Coconut Grove and the builder of The Barnacle, had a daughter-in-law who was a talented frugal seamstress. (Nowadays we would refer to her as a forward thinking recycler.) Mary Poore Monroe never threw anything away. Whenever the sheets and pillowcases tore, she finely stitched them back to life, turning them […]
July 31, 2014
What could be better than cold, creamy gelato on a scorching hot day in Coconut Grove. Federico and Carla Di Franco, originally from Milan, just opened Bianco Natural Organic Gelato on Commodore Plaza. Made with Love Not Chemistry Their authentic fruity Italian gelato is handmade with fresh organic fruit and pure mineral water. It’s also dairy-free and gluten-free. […]