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• Florida Senate OKs Texting Ban

  The Florida Senate adopted legislation today to forbid texting by drivers while their motor vehicles are in motion. The vote on SB 52 was … [...]
  From Green Mobility Network - Active personal transportation for a better South Florida at April 16, 2013, 10:37am in Living, Environment

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• Another Venetian curiosity: Ruby Foo’s on the Causeway

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  We know Ruby Foo’s — the Times Square Chinese restaurant and sushi bar at 49th and Broadway. It’s a Midtown landmark. But only recently did we learn that there used to be a Ruby Foo on the Beach — right … Continue reading → [...]
  From Belle Isle Blog at April 16, 2013, 8:13am in Communities, Living

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• Urban flood advisory for Miami Beach

  If the rains of the last two days weren’t enough — and they left water standing in Sunset Harbour — the National Weather Service just posted an urban flood advisory for Miami Beach with today’s deluge. By noon, three to … Continue reading → [...]
  From Belle Isle Blog at April 15, 2013, 12:41pm in Communities, Living

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• Southeast Regional Bike Safety Summit Signals Shift Within FDOT

  The April 11, 2013 Southeast Regional Bike Safety Summit touted a conversation with Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. He spoke briefly, took no … [...]
  From Green Mobility Network - Active personal transportation for a better South Florida at April 15, 2013, 9:41am in Living, Environment

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• Start Small, Think Big

  Thanks to the American Public Health Association for advocating for walking and bicycling during its annual National Public Health Week this month. Some of … [...]
  From Green Mobility Network - Active personal transportation for a better South Florida at April 13, 2013, 1:34pm in Living, Environment

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• Senate Schedules Texting Bill

  An anti-texting bill meant to cut down on distracted driving was added to the Florida Senate calendar today for its second reading. Look for … [...]
  From Green Mobility Network - Active personal transportation for a better South Florida at April 11, 2013, 1:21pm in Living, Environment

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• FDOT closes lanes at 17th and Alton

  The Florida Department of Transportation has closed all but one lane east and west on 17th Street at Alton Road while Teco Gas crews repair a line.The work is epxected to continue throughout the day Tuesday. (And thanks to the … Continue reading → [...]
  From Belle Isle Blog at April 09, 2013, 2:27pm in Communities, Living

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• Another Belle Isle post card memory: The Lido Spa

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  As we wait for updates on the next step for The Standard’s proposed renovation, our crack research team cranked up the Wayback Machine for a look at the Lido Spa in its second coming. Remember, the Belle Isle motel/spa/hotel launched … Continue reading → [...]
  From Belle Isle Blog at April 08, 2013, 7:31am in Communities, Living

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• New Sunset Harbour ice cream parlor planning soft opening Sunday

  Emack & Bolio’s, the high-end ice cream joint with roots in New England, plans a soft opening in the Shops at Sunset Harbour on Sunday. The owner, Mohamed Elgayar, and his family were getting everything ready at the 1915 Purdy … Continue reading → [...]
  From Belle Isle Blog at April 06, 2013, 4:32pm in Communities, Living

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• Belle Isle gets glimpse of proposed 17th Street hotel

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  The developer of the proposed Marriott Residence Inn on 17th Street and West Avenue gave Belle Isle residents a presentation of plans for the 116-room hotel on Thursday. The project is scheduled for a Planning Board review on April 30. … Continue reading → [...]
  From Belle Isle Blog at April 05, 2013, 8:05pm in Communities, Living

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