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January 3rd, 2012
Around the World at Epcot
by Cassandra Palmer
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Epcot's Morocco Pavilion
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On an afternoon stroll through the World Showcase at Epcot, the smells and sounds of one pavilion caught our attention.

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Tags: Epcot | Morocco | Walt Disney World

December 13th, 2011
Christmas at the Flagler Museum
by Patricia Letakis
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Christmas tree in Whitehall, the Flagler Museum
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During a recent trip to Palm Beach, I stopped at the Flagler Museum to see the Christmas tree that graces the Grand Hall of Henry Flagler’s former mansion, now a museum. You’ll be surprised at what the gilded-age millionaire, who set the wheels of Florida’s tourism in motion, and his wife used to decorate their tree.

 

 

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Tags: Christmas tree | Flagler Museum | Palm Beach

December 5th, 2011
Farewell to Art Basel and All (until next year)
by Susan Friedman
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The work of artist Cyrille Andre at Art Miami.
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All of the fabulous art and design exhibitions affiliated with the moniker of Art Basel have come and gone. While here, the city pulsates in a state of total immersion — from the thrill of Wynwood Walls and the boutique-style of Aqua 11 — to the sophistication of Design Miami and lots of other cool stuff.

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Tags: Aqua 11 | Art Basel | Design Miami | Miami Beach | Wynwood Walls

October 19th, 2011
Sarasota's Ringling International Arts Festival
by Susan Friedman
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Los Hermanos Macana, RIAF
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 Just back from an amazing experience at the Ringling International Arts Festival (RIAF) in Sarasota where a charismatic Argentinean songstress, two wiry tango dancing brothers and a madcap version of Hamlet brought me to my feet.

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Tags: Ca' d'Zan Mansion | Historic Asolo Theater | RIAF | Ringling International Arts Festival | Sarasota | The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

October 17th, 2011
Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
by Patricia Letakis
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Party For the Senses, Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
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Central Florida’s biggest foodie event is in full swing, and I already went three times. Find out which events at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival—A Passport to a World of Flavors—running through Nov. 13, you should attend.

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Tags: Central Florida | Disney | Epcot | First Bites | orlando | Party For the Senses

August 29th, 2011
Contemporary Art at the Sagamore Hotel on South Beach
by Susan Friedman
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The Sagamore Hotel, Wall Art
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The notion of being immersed in contemporary art was thought provoking. When I stepped into the lobby at the Sagamore Hotel at 16th and Collins on South Beach — sculptures, photographs, paintings and video enveloped me. Talk about visual stimulation!

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Tags: Miami | Sagamore Hotel | South Beach | The Art Hotel

August 22nd, 2011
Second Saturday Art Walk at Wynwood Walls
by Susan Friedman
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Wynwood Walls, Wynwood Art Walk
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Miami's Wynwood Art Walk held on the second Saturday of the month is a must happening. After a flawless meal at Joey’s (don't miss the tiramisu), I was enthralled and inspired by the genius of Wynwood Walls and all its trappings.

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Tags: Art Basel | arts and culture | Joey's | Miami | Wynwood | Wynwood Art Walk | Wynwood Kitchen and Bar

July 1st, 2011
Red, The Steakhouse Scores for its Beef
by Patricia Letakis
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Red, The Steakhouse
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No doubt there’s something very sexy about Red, The Steakhouse. I noticed it the very first time I walked into the South Beach restaurant — dimly lit with red glass walls, a large perfectly square bar and cozy booths and tables. 

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Tags: Certified Angus Beef | Red | Red the Steakhouse | South Beach | South of Fifth

May 23rd, 2011
Fun Day at Sailfish Marina and Peanut Island
by Susan Friedman
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Kennedy Bunker on Peanut Island
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I recently had a chance to share some favorite places with friends in from out of town. On a postcard sunny day we headed for a drive north on A1A beginning in Delray Beach and meandering all the way to the new clock tower at South Ocean and Worth Avenue (part of a $15.8 million-dollar spruce up). After drooling past all the lux shops on the tony Palm Beach street, we made our way to C’est Si Bon on Sunset Avenue, a gourmet shop that's near the iconic Breakers. There we chose cheeses and delicious salads for our next stop — lunch on Peanut Island.

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Tags: C'est Si Bon Gourmet Shop | Palm Beach | Peanut Island | Sailfish Marina | Singer Island | Water Taxi

May 19th, 2011
Florida's 30A Gets a Theme Song
by Paul Love
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"Life Shines (The 30A Song)"
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There's no doubt that the residents of 30A's new-urban beach communities are in love with their hometowns, as are the regular visitors who return to this scenic stretch of northwest Florida. Thanks to the talents of one local, 30A now has a theme song.

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Tags: 30A | Bryan Kennedy | Gulf Coast | Life Shines | music | Northwest | Seaside

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