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Hi, Chickee: Peep a Teensy Harpy Eagle Babe

PetSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:30:50 -0800

With the birth of this lil one, the Miami Metrozoo became the second zoo in the US to ever successfully breed the rare Harpy Eagle. Check out this baby and learn a bit more about the species in this slideshow.

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Fashion Week Swim Scorches Miami

FabSugar — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:00:22 -0700

This week kicked off the most sizzling fashion week yet - the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim Miami, Spring 2010. Prominent swimwear lines like Tibi returned, while newcomers like Caffe Swimwear and Marysia splashed around for the first time. Celebs Olivia Palermo, Kelly Killoren Bensimon, and Perry Reeves were there to partake in the sexy fun. Expect Spring '10 swimwear and resort to be characterized by leather, one-shoulders, loud prints, swim caps, and exotic cover-ups. Sounds and looks muy caliente to me!

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Art Basel Miami Beach Kicks Off Today

CasaSugar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:30:40 -0800

Generally acknowledged as the most important art show in the US, Art Basel Miami Beach, the sister event of Switzerland's Art Basel, kicks off today in Miami's hip Art Deco District, and will run through Dec. 7. Art collectors, artists, dealers, curators, and plain old art lovers alike come to this special mass exhibit to enjoy artwork from over 250 leading international art galleries, parties galore, and events featuring music (Yelle performed last night), film, and architecture. For those who've got the dough, Art Basel isn't simply a trip to the museum: it's a shopping event. At Switzerland's Art Basel in June, Brad Pitt picked up a cool $500,000 worth of artwork. And for others, it's a chance to be recognized in front of their peers; this week, the Campana Brothers will be honored with the prestigious Designer of the Year award. The event will also be a debut for less seasoned artists. If you happen to be in South Florida, I beg of you to check it out. If not, we'll just have to wait for the first photos to arrive! Until then, you can see some spectacular images from June's Art Basel event in Switzerland when you read more.

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Thank You For Being a Friend? Miami Has the Least Volunteers

CitizenSugar — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:00:28 -0700

Though the quintessential Miamian, the late Sophia Petrillo, might disapprove -the Southern city has just been found at the bottom of the friendly heap. Miami comes in dead last in a study of volunteerism in 50 major US cities. Possible causes for the falloff could include traffic, an exploding number of new immigrants, or the better offer of time on the beach.

Miami might be last, but nationally the US isn't doing so well either; the volunteerism rate fell last year for the second year in a row to about 26 percent. Miami's volunteer rate is 14.5 percent. Who's best at giving back? Minneapolis-St. Paul, at a solid 39 percent. Stellar states include Utah, Nebraska, and Alaska with New York, Florida, and Nevada on the bottom tier.

The chairman of the Corporation for National and Community Service says, "with more people in need - losing houses, losing jobs - there are more people to serve. You have fewer people helping and more people needing help."

Both Obama and McCain have stressed the need for public service in this campaign - is volunteerism just the balm we need to soothe these challenging times? What kind of catalyst will it take to spark an upward trend in service? Do you give back?

This Just In: Oprah Lists Her Miami Island Pad

CasaSugar — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:30:08 -0700

According to Real Estalker, Oprah has put her 1,838-square-foot, 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo on Miami's Fisher Island for $2.09 million. The listing for the property reads:

Spectacular direct ocean views through walls of sliding glass and from covered privacy on a gracious seaside terrace [. . .] gorgeous design, inviting layout, and fantastic features combine to achieve a supreme level of plush waterfront, tropical living. Beautiful upgrades and details within this bright and airy Seaside Village home include wonderful water views from every room, custom wood built-ins and more!

There's no way this is the only property Oprah, who earned $275 million last year, calls home. She also sold her Buckhead, Atlanta property this year. Considering that she bought the property in 1996 for $660,000 cash and that the condo is notably understated for someone with her income, I'm guessing that this may just have been an investment property. Don't get me wrong — the views are magnificent, the décor calm and elegant, and the built-ins were beautifully executed. But, I'd expect something more along the lines of a Viking range and Sheila Bridges interior design, if she actually stayed there.

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Coveted Crib: Casa Casuarina

CasaSugar — Mon, 19 May 2008 07:00:18 -0700

This Miami Beach manse, the former home of fashion designer Gianni Versace, is a study in opulence. Check out the slideshow to find out more about its history, architecture, and star-studded grounds. Source

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Home Away From Home: The Townhouse Hotel

CasaSugar — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:30:28 -0700

The hip, modern, and totally fresh Townhouse Hotel in South Beach, Miami, FL, combines creature comforts with cutting-edge, minimalist design. Take a look at the slideshow to learn more about this cool (and surprisingly affordable) hotel. Source and Source

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This Just In: Rupert Everett Leaves Miami in the (Star)dust

CasaSugar — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:45:43 -0800

According to Big Time, Rupert Everett has put his two-bedroom, two-bath, 1,350-square-foot pied-à-terre condo in Miami’s South Beach on the market for $1.15 million. The property, which he purchased for $670,000 in Sept. 2004 is on the seventh floor of 200 Ocean Drive, opposite Ocean Beach Park. Word has it, "He doesn't come to Miami that much anymore." Either that, or he couldn't appreciate his picturesque ocean view because his beautiful brown eyes were permanently damaged by his blinding "hunter" orange bedspread. I guess Ricky Martin isn't the only one leavin' la vida Miami.

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This Just In: Ricky Martin Leavin' La Vida Florida

CasaSugar — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 05:11:46 -0800

According to Real Estalker, Puerto Rican songster Ricky Martin yesterday put his prestigious North Bay Road, Miami Beach, residence on the market for $19.5 million. Martin originally purchased the property in May 2005 for $10 million then listed it for sale for $16.9 million in February 2007, and then took it off the market five months later. Apparently the 9,491-square-foot, seven-bedroom, eight-bath Mediterranean masterpiece didn't undergo any renovations or improvements during the time it was off the market, so the $2.6 million price increase seems somewhat unjustified. But, if you've got a spare $20 mill in your bank account and you're eager for the Florida sun, there's a travertine marbled, fully fireplaced, gourmet kitchened, wired media roomed, mahogany doored, jacuzzied, four-car garage bayview residence awaiting your hard-earned dollas. Does that make you want to shake your bon-bon or what?
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Self Magazine's Workout in The Park

FitSugar — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 04:00:00 -0800

Get your friends together for Self Magazine's Workout in The Park!

What: A full day of great workouts from Crunch Fitness, tips and FREE product samples.

When and Where:

April 28, 2007 - Balboa Park, San Diego (11am-3pm)
May 5, 2007 - Lincoln Park, Chicago (11am-3pm)
May 12, 2007 - Central Park, New York (11am-3pm)
May 19, 2007 - Lummus Park, Miami (2pm-6pm)

How: Tickets are available online for $20 starting March 15th, or you can get them at the door for $25.

Why: This is a great reason to spend the day in the park! Your ticket includes a one year subscription to Self and (yup, there's more) proceeds go to cancerandcareers.org, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Fertile Hope.