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• Looking into 2013: What’s coming to Belle Isle, the Venetian islands, Sunset Harbour and West Avenue

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  As we cross into 2013, it’s a good time to recap the major neighborhood issues of 2012 and what to expect in 2013. In 2012, we survived the trauma of Venetian Causeway construction, frequent flooding in Sunset Harbour and and … Continue reading → [...]
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• Christmas present on Belle Isle: 9 Island pool reopens!

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  After 19 months of construction, the pool and deck at 9 Island Avenue reopened on Christmas Day. Surrounded by brand new white patio lounges and chairs, with blue cushions, the sparkling water was a huge hit with residents, who began … Continue reading → [...]
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• Pubbelly team to open steakhouse in old Joe Allen spot

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  Many of us still miss Joe Allen in Sunset Harbour, even though it’s been almost two years and two unsuccessful restaurants (Morgans on the Beach and Georgia’s Union) since the place closed its doors. Now, the team that created Pubbelly, … Continue reading → [...]
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• An elephant walk on the Venetian Causeway — in a different Miami

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  On Jan. 9, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus makes its annual trek to Miami. It will play at American Airlines Arena downtown. Back in the day, the circus played on Miami Beach, and its annual visit began … Continue reading → [...]
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• Venetian, West Avenue homeowners worry about proposed 17th Street hotel

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  Homeowners along the Venetian Causeway and West Avenue fear a proposal to build a hotel off 17th Street near Alton Road will create congestion and parking problems. The hotel, proposed to be a 116-room Marriott Residence Inn, would be built … Continue reading → [...]
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• Venetian Homeowners to meet, talk Streetscape

  The Venetian Islands Homeowners Association meets Thursday night and there is oh so much to talk about — from the upcoming Streetscape construction on Rivo Alto, San Marino and DiLido islands to causeway traffic and toll issues. The meeting happens … Continue reading → [...]
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• Beyonce does Belle Isle — with Jay-Z

  Art Basel-related madness goes on all around us, the Belle Isle’s own spa and hotel at The Standard is a focal point for collectors and celebs. So who hit the island last night? None other than Beyonce and hubby Jay-Z, … Continue reading → [...]
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• DiLido property owner withdraws plan for two-lot mansion

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  Latin American cable executive Ahmad Lee Khamsi on Tuesday withdrew his proposal to build a 12,000-square-foot home on two lots he owns on West DiLido Dr. before Miami Beach’s Design Review Board could vote on the plans. The address of … Continue reading → [...]
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• Design Review Board to consider giant house on DiLido Island

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  Most of the attention at Tuesday’s Miami Beach Design Review Board meeting will be focused on the request from Real Housewife 0f Miami’s Lisa Hochstein and plastic surgeon hubby Leonard to knock down a 1925 Walter DeGarmo house on Star … Continue reading → [...]
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• Critical Mass ride generates Heat — in a couple of ways

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  Friday’s night’s Critical Mass Miami bicycle ride generated some traffic slowdowns, but no major incidents as 1,000-plus riders cruised from downtown Miami through the Upper East Side and across North Bay Village, down Collins Avenue and back through the Venetian … Continue reading → [...]
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