June 25, 2013

White Hot Heat Parade

Next Year… Threepeat! *****Congratulations to our Champs*****  
June 25, 2013

Price Per Square Foot Surges in Gables by the Sea

There has been an astounding increase in the average price per square foot of homes for sale in Gables by the Sea for the second quarter of 2013.  Thirteen listings on the market are averaging an asking price of $589/square foot. Compare this number to the seven closed sales averaging only $316/square foot.  That’s a […]
June 24, 2013

Snapper Creek Lakes is Trending Up

Finally there have been some closings in Snapper Creek Lakes after a first quarter lull.  Four properties sold in the second quarter of the year averaging 5 bedrooms and 5 baths, with 5, 206 square feet of living space, for an average sale price of  $2,590,000 or $498 per square foot. But, the trend is […]
June 18, 2013

Key Biscayne Luxury Condo Sales

Condos with a waterfront view are selling on Key Biscayne.  Twenty seven properties have closed in the last 105 days at or above $1 million and 24 of these were waterfront. The Grand Bay had the highest sale at $5,750,000 ($1,195/square foot) for a 5 bedroom 3.5 bath condo, with 4,810 square feet of living […]
June 16, 2013

Just Listed in Pinecrest

Need space – here it is! Northeast Pinecrest gated manse with all the bells and whistles:  7 bedroom, 8.5 bath,  8,712 square feet, enormous family and great room, rotunda foyer, mahoghany library, large cook’s kitchen with Viking appliances and two pantries, fireplace, custom closets, pool, spa and patio with covered  bbq area, balconies, three car […]
June 15, 2013

Cars and Cigars at The Barnacle

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

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 […]
June 11, 2013

City Hall Throws Great Summer Shorts Cast Party

I want to give a shout out to City Hall for throwing a fantastic Summer Shorts After Party.  It was a terriffic turn-out of theater-goers, cast members, directors, producers, writers, lighting, set and sound designers and  interns packing the upstairs room at the restaurant. Drinks and food were flowing non-stop and the service was fantastic. […]
June 9, 2013

City Theater Summer Shorts Festival

City Theater’s 18th Edition of Summer Shorts is represented this year by eleven quickie plays, running under ten minutes, that mostly amuse.  For those of you who don’t know about this wonderful festival, it is held every summer, through the month of June, at the Adrienne Arsht Center.   As Christine Dolen, theater critic of the […]