July 10, 2013
The Moorings, located in the heart of Coconut Grove, just off Main Highway, is an exclusive waterfront gated community with only 41 homes. Two of these homes just sold in the last week. 3885 S. Moorings Ct. sold for $2,900,000 ($461/square foot). This Bermuda Colonial home is 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath with 6,288 square feet […]
July 3, 2013
Here ya go pyromaniacs and ooh-ers and ahh-ers. A run down on the 4th of July picnics, pool parties, bbq’s, concerts and fireworks. For a list of events click here Channel 10 Run Down For a suave 4th of July celebration check out The Biltmore For eating and viewing (focus here is on viewing) The […]
June 15, 2013
Celebrate Dad with classic cars, freshly-rolled cigars, kid’s crafts, live music and more. Bring a picnic or purchase lunch from The Barnacle Society. Sunday, June 16, 2013 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Regular Park Admission: $2 age 6 and up; under 6 free The Barnacle Historic State Park 3485 Main Hwy. Coconut Grove, FL 33133 […]
June 14, 2013
The COMMODORE TRAIL dedication wall at the entrance to the new pedestrian bridge over the Coral Gables Waterway at the LeJune/Sunset Circle. Photo courtesy of Bob Deresz. Did you know that the Miami Marine Stadium on Virginia Key on Key Biscayne was originally dedicated as the Ralph Munroe Marine Stadium on December 23, 1963? There […]
May 25, 2013
The luxury residential market is healthy with 38 homes selling at $2 million and up. Since January, 11 homes in Pinecrest, 10 homes in Coral Gables and 17 homes in Coconut Grove have closed, 21 of which are waterfront. *Some Nice Features* Most of these high-end homes have what you would expect: gourmet kitchens, luxurious […]
April 23, 2013
You’d be surprised to know that true oceanfront single family homes for sale these days are rare. Hundreds of properties have ocean access and are located off canals of Biscayne Bay, but there are only 17 properties in all of Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne and Palmetto Bay with true ocean or wide bay views – the kind you’d want to pay $10 million for. You […]
April 21, 2013
Pelican Pepe served as official mascot of the Earth Day celebration at The Barnacle Historic State Park in Coconut Grove Sunday. Volunteers from Pelican Harbor Seabird Station brought Pepe, a rescued bird, to the Park for the day to bring public awareness to their wildlife rehabilitation center. They rescue, rehabilitate and release sick, injured and orphaned wildlife in the greater […]
April 13, 2013
I read an article today in Florida Realtors who reported that the greater Miami area posted the highest foreclosure activity of any large city in the U.S. for the first quarter, with one in every 79 residences receiving some type of foreclosure filing. This prompted me to analyze the distressed sale activity of single family homes in the South […]
April 5, 2013
Now here’s a book that captures the heart and soul of Coconut Grove. “The Tropical Cottage: At Home in Coconut Grove” by Beth Dunlop, editor of Modern Magazine, is the pictorial story of 33 charming bungalows and cottages, their lush gardens and the eclectic people who lived in and nurtured these homes. Anyone who has made Coconut Grove their home or hung out in The […]