Best BBQ Ribs in Miami

March 3rd, 2011 Categories: Dining, The Redland

This past weekend I had the unexpected pleasure of trying what just may be the best ribs in Miami.  Big Ship BBQ stands out with their HUGE BBQ smoker (appropriately called Big Red).  They serve a mean slab of ribs with just the right amount of kick to ‘em and a tinge of sweetness.  I had the baked beans and potato salad as my sides and while both were good, the beans win my acclaim.  I lean towards the sweeter things on my plate.

In addition to ribs, Big Ship (that’s the proprietor’s name as well) also serves a chicken dinner.  It looked delicious and I’ll have to give it a go next time around.

Big Ship and his crew can be found at the gas station on Redland Road (SW 187 Ave.) and 264th Street in the Redland from Thursday – Sunday each week.   Another reason to drive a little farther south in the Redland!

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Buying in Miami is Cheaper than Renting

February 5th, 2011 Categories: For Buyers, Market Trends

Inman news has an article of the top cities in America where buying is cheaper than renting.  Miami heads the list.  But this is not news to me.  As a dedicated real estate professional, I have known this all along and so have my customers.

With interest rates still at an all-time low and loan programs available for qualified buyers, it makes sense to buy and invest in your future.

You can read the article here.  If you’d like help getting out of your rental and into your own home in the Miami areas I service, please contact me.

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Pinecrest 2011 State of the Village Address

January 19th, 2011 Categories: Community News, Pinecrest

Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner will be delivering the 2011 Stage of the Village address at the Banyan Amphitheater in Pinecrest Gardens tomorrow at 7:00 pm. 

The venue and it’s refurbishing  will likely be one of the items she addresses as well as the Village’s 5 year plan for additional parks, capital improvement and additional infrastructure.

It’s a good time to be living in Pinecrest.

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Pinecrest Home Sales

January 17th, 2011 Categories: Market Trends, Pinecrest

Pinecrest home sales were brisk in December.  There were 20 closings of homes in Pinecrest, ranging in price from $270,000 to $3,998,000.  Don’t let the lowest priced sale fool you.  The average sales price in Pinecrest was $1,148,100 with the median being $805,000.

The most expensive home sale in Pinecrest was a 9 bedroom, 12 bath, plus guest house, home in North Pinecrest.  The total living area was 14,446 square feet and the lot size was over a true acre at 50,529 square feet.  This home is the one in this picture and boasted many amenities, including a swimming pool, lit tennis court and beautiful landscaping.  It was listed at $4,500,000 and sold at 88.84% of list price.  It is interesting to note that, according to the MLS data, it was also a cash sale.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Halloween Fun in Pinecrest, FL

October 27th, 2010 Categories: Entertainment, Pinecrest

Are you looking for something fun to do this Halloween weekend?   Pinecrest Parks & Recreation has the answer!

Track or Treat will be held on Halloween day at Evelyn Greer Park.  Miami-Dade Monster Merchants will be set up around the track providing treats to all ghosts, goblins and friends.  What a great, safe alternative to traditional trick or treating.  Please bring a trick-or-treat bag!  There will be a bounce house and haunted house.

Track or Treat

Evelyn Greer Park

Sunday, October 31, 2010

5:00 – 7:00pm

8200 SW 124 Street

Pinecrest, FL

FREE!

Domain of Fears will take place both Saturday and Sunday.  Enjoy an event of scary fun-fear where the killer cupid and his minions await your arrival! Travel through a scary graveyard, the gypsy’s tavern, the castle of hungry vampires, a torture chamber, a portal and killer cupid’s love nest.  This event is appropriate for all ages! I’m guessing that means that even chickens such as myself can go without fear of really being scared to death.

Domain of Fears

Evelyn Greer Park

Saturday 10/30 & Sunday 10/31

5:00 – 9:00pm

8200 SW 124 Street

Pinecrest, FL

$5 per person

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Palmetto Bay Mayor Sued

August 19th, 2010 Categories: Community News, Palmetto Bay

Palmetto Bay Mayor Flinn was sued yesterday for not resigning his post as mayor before entering the race for County Commissioner.

The suit was filed by attorney Stephen Cody, a 30 year veteran of election law. According to Cody, one cannot be in office while running for a different office when one may end up serving both positions at the same time.

The lawsuit comes just days before the election. Palmetto Bay residents are left wondering why this is happening now. There will be an emergency hearing this afternoon to determine if his candidacy will be disqualified.  Read more details here.

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