Archive for January, 2008

Redland Riot Road Rallye Tomorrow

January 11th, 2008 Categories: Entertainment

You’re going to be angry with me for bringing this to you so late. But you’ll be even more angry if I don’t tell you about it. I am rescheduling my Saturday activities so I can make it to the Redland Riot Road Rallye tomorrow. I’ll hit the Redland Festival on Sunday instead!

The Road Rallye is not a race. It’s a leisurely drive through Miami’s lovely countryside (better known as the Redland). It will be highlighted with a sort of scavenger hunt at the stops along the way. Whoever answers the most questions correctly wins at the end of the day. Prizes - goody!

I don’t have a classic or unusual car so it’s a good thing all legal vehicles are welcome (I stress legal because you’re not supposed to be riding your ATV’s on paved roads so don’t show up to the Rallye in your ATV!)

It starts at 11 AM (MUST arrive before noon) at Cauley Square (West side of US1 & 224 Street) and ends at 5Pm at the Redland Hotel in Homestead. In between there will be scheduled stops at some of the Redland’s better known attractions such as Robert Is Here, Schnebly Redland’s Winery, Fruit & Spice Park, Knaus Berry Farm and more!

To print a map of the route click here.

There is no fee to participate but bring some change for the stops along the way. There’s always something yummy calling out to you!

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Redland Festival This Weekend

January 11th, 2008 Categories: Entertainment

Sorry for the short notice, but I’ve been super busy selling houses these last two weeks!

Please try to get on over to the Fruit and Spice Park this weekend for the 33rd annual Redland Festival. It’s sure to please.

In addition to the usual fare of fruit, vendors, rich foods, exhibits and activities, this year they’ve been able to lure Dominic Gaudious to the festival. Gaudious is an instrumentalist who performed at the 1996 Olympics and has opened for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

According to Karen Esty, the event coordinator, Gaudious plays a mean guitar.

This picture is from last year’s festival. I kept my distance! Ha ha.

The Fruit and Spice Park is located at the corner of SW 248th Street & 187th Avenue in the Redland.

Admission is $6 for anyone 12 and older. Under 12 get in free.

The Festival is tomorrow and Sunday from 10AM - 5PM

Come on over and join the fun!

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In The Doghouse In The Redland

January 10th, 2008 Categories: Local Resources

Looking for a new home for Fido in the Redland? This place has the most adorable doghouses, custom made by Mike.

They range from teeny weeny little ones for Fifi to sprawling ranches for Brutus. One of their nicest models is called Ines. Loved that!

When I stopped by to snap the pictures I couldn’t find anyone to give me prices so I will have to report back on that.

You can find these lovely doghouses on Krome Avenue and 272 Street. Apparently, they also have them over on US1 and 262 Street, although I haven’t been over there to verify that. Maybe today!

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Adverse Possession Sickens Me

January 9th, 2008 Categories: Real Estate Chatter

I just read a very disturbing article posted on the Florida Realtors’ site. It is about an act known as adverse possession. Here is the mighty wiki’s definition of adverse possession. I call it stealing….albeit legally.

Basically a person can lose their land if someone else has prolonged, uncontested use of it.

I won’t explain how adverse possession can happen. The article above explains it fully. It uses a sit-up-and-take-notice case out of Colorado. The fact that the people who “adversely possessed” (legally stole) the land are two professional, educated adults is what sickens me. The fact that our laws allow this to happen completely throws me over the edge.

Here were property owners who paid their taxes and association dues on the land they purchased just 200 yards from their home while their neighbors walked their dogs on their land and later used this fact to lay a claim to the land…and win! What is wrong with this picture?

In Florida 7 years of uncontested use must take place before a person can lay claim to someone else’s land by means of adverse possession. How can you protect your property? I am no attorney and you should certainly consult one if you need specifics, but this is what seems to be appropriate:

• Fence the property to prevent others from being able to use it.
• Post No Trespassing signs on the property.
• If you don’t want to incur the expense of fencing or just want to be neighborly, you can provide written permission to someone to use the land (they can’t claim adverse possession if you’re allowing them to use it).

There you have it. Use it or lose it.

I “borrowed” the illustration from LandGrabber.org It expresses the point so succinctly. Please visit them for more information on this case.

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Looking For A Mango?

January 9th, 2008 Categories: Featured Homes

If you searched for “Mango” you found it!

Click here to see what you were looking for.

Glad you found us and here’s hoping you’ll visit often. =)

Happy 2008!!

From The Blog That Ate Miami

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