September 7, 2019

Hurricane Dorian Created Angst for Buyers and Sellers

Hurricane Dorian created quite a bit of angst for buyers and sellers of real estate.  Several days before the Cat 5 storm was predicted to move westward, towards Miami, I received calls from clients with concerns about placing offers, postponing closing dates and possible force majeure. While this anxiety was temporary and we were gratefully […]
April 23, 2017

Coconut Grove Townhouse – A Walker’s Dream

Townhomes are the hottest properties in Coconut Grove.  I just listed a walker’s dream on spectacular Gifford Lane,  just a short walk to the center of town. No need to drive around looking for parking when shopping, dining, tennis, parks and recreation can be reached on foot. This lovely Coconut Grove townhouse, build in 2005, has an open floor plan with living and dining […]
February 16, 2016

Washington’s Regatta Weekend Festivities

It’s Regatta time at the Barnacle Historic State Park in Coconut Grove. Last year’s regatta was a sailors delight – a gusty, gutsy and wild ride that provided for great tales at the after party. Check out the two events hosted by The Barnacle Society this Friday and Saturday. Regatta Moonlight Concert: Ethan Parker Band Description: Enjoy […]
October 18, 2015

The Dead Return to Haunt The Barnacle

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 […]
September 13, 2015

Honoring Steven at Pinecrest Gardens – The Steven Joel Sotloff Memorial Garden

“Everyone has two lives.  The second one begins when you realize you have only one.” These words were written by Steven Sotloff while in captivity by ISIS.  His family, Shirley, Art and Lauren Sotloff received this letter from Steven six months after he disappeared from the Syrian border without a trace. Smuggled out of Syria, this letter was their first real confirmation that Steven […]
May 4, 2015

Guide to Brunch and Adventure on Mother’s Day

Brunching is definitely in order on Mother’s Day. But after champagne and Eggs Sardou, what will you do? The Brunch Mother’s Day at the Deering Estate at Cutler’s annual Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 10, 2015 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Enjoy a variety of appetizing dishes and desserts provided by Chef David Schwadron Catering and Event […]
April 30, 2015

May Events at The Barnacle

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 […]
April 27, 2015

Performance Art Incites Love and Hate

 I attended a Nadia Beugre dance performance this past weekend on Stage Black Box at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium. Nadia, choreographer and dancer, performed Quartiers Libres, a French expression meaning “free territory” or “limitless space”.  It was strange and unfamiliar, confusing and angry and expressive, wild and intense.  Everything about the performance screamed freedom from oppression, from the tangled microphone cable strangling […]
April 24, 2015

Fairchild’s Corypha is in Full Bloom

The  Corypha utan at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables is in full flower. The bloom may only last a few months so you should check it out soon (plot 87- lowlands area by the big Chihuly)- it is a site to behold! It is one of the most spectacular landscape trees available for large parks […]