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June 27, 2012
After a five year hiatus, The City of Coral Gables is bringing back the 4th of July fireworks to the historic Biltmore Hotel! A special thanks to key sponsor Bacardi U.S.A, and several others including Del Monte, The Collection, the University of Miami, and the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. All of us at The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce are thrilled to have this celebration back in our City Beautiful! The event begins Wednesday, July 4th, 2012, at 5:00 P.M. There will be a live concert at 7:00 P.M., by the Greater Miami Symphonic Band, which will no doubt put us in a patriotic mood to celebrate our country’s independence. Fireworks will begin around 9:00 P.M. Feel free to bring your own cooler, […]
June 18, 2012
10740 SW 121 Street My team and I just listed a beautifully updated home in Pine Shores! This 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home is over 2,400 square feet and is nestled on a 16,000 square foot lot. The large and bright kitchen is updated with mostly stainless steel appliances, gas stove, and lots of storage space. Tile and laminate floors in the living areas, and updated carpeting in the bedrooms. The home sits in a quiet neighborhood, on a large corner lot, with a fenced in covered pool and patio. Plenty of parking for friends and family with a two car garage and driveway. Don’t miss out on a wonderful opportunity! To view more information and photos about the property, please […]
June 11, 2012
15700 SW 87th Avenue The Kern Team just listed another wonderful home in Palmetto Bay! This 4 bedroom/2 bathroom home is over 2,100 square feet and is beautifully updated! Newly renovated kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and even an island for extra counter space. Tastefully redone bathrooms, along with tile and wood floors, make this home perfect for anyone looking for move-in ready! French doors lead you out of the large living room to a screened and covered patio overlooking the over 14,000 square foot lot. Plenty of parking with a side entry two car garage, and even room on the lot for a pool and boat! To view more information and photos about the property, please click […]
June 11, 2012
I previously wrote a blog on the Fuddruckers opening soon in the Village of Palmetto Bay, which can be found here, and I we have received such wonderful feedback from it that I decided it was time for an update! The management tells us they are opening today at 11:00 am! We have been by the new restaurant; it looks great and has a wonderful atmosphere! My team and I are thrilled to have a Fuddruckers back in the area. We also received the new menu this particular Fuddruckers is offering, and it has some great new additions. Of course there are the famous 1/4, 1/2, 1/3, and 1 lb burgers that I mentioned before, but they have included the […]
June 5, 2012
The time is here once again for the 5th Annual Coral Gables Restaurant Week. The event is being sponsored by Bacardi and Kendall Jackson. With over 30 restaurants participating, I have a feeling this will be the most successful year yet! The event began last week with Taste of the Gables. Attendees were provided with dishes from 20 different restaurants, and were asked to pick their favorite. Don’t worry if you missed it, because the Coral Gables Restaurant Week actually lasts for a full two weeks! This event takes place from June 4 until June 17, 2012. I have already had the opportunity to join in the festivities courtesy of a few business luncheons with fellow Coral Gables Chamber of […]
May 31, 2012
The Food Truck obsession in South Florida has officially taken over. Pinecrest Gardens has decided to help Food Truck Lovers in Pinecrest by holding a Food Truck Invasion once a month. Food trucks from all over South Florida, whipping up recipes from all over the world, allow us to have delicious and authentic food on the go. Not interested in cooking, or have a few picky eaters on your hands? No problem! The Pinecrest Gardens’ Food Truck Invasion has something for everyone! Some of the delicious entrees include, (but are certainly not limited to), pizza, gourmet waffles, monster burgers, gyros and even cupcakes! You don’t want to miss it! Admission to the Food Truck Invasion is free, along with free parking. To find […]
May 29, 2012
My team and I have had a very successful beginning to 2012! We’ve taken on 21 new listings, averaging one new listing a week; and closed 33 transactions, averaging one closing every five days. We love the activity, and so do our clients. Even with this success, we still have time for, and are always looking for more business Our team’s activity is proof positive that the article in the Miami Herald on May 23, 2012, entitled “Real Estate Sees Jump from Slump”, is absolutely correct. I suspect we will be seeing more articles and comments about the market picking up substantially in South Florida. As the saying goes, “If you want something done, ask a busy person to do […]
May 23, 2012
Many of you will remember the Fuddruckers that was located on the corner of SW 104 Street, and US 1. For a number of years, that was the staple location for gatherings after little league games, school performances, and sporting events. When the Fuddruckers was converted to Amos Sports Grill, and later Betty’s Best Burgers, customers were heartbroken to learn that the building would finally close its doors permanently in 2011. Not to worry burger fans, the “World’s Greatest Hamburger” is making a comeback! A new Fuddruckers has been in the works in Palmetto Bay for quite some time. Marcello and Berna Montalvan, of Vitafoods Enterprises, are opening three locations in South Florida within the year! Expected to open shortly, specifically […]
May 18, 2012
If you are looking for something to do on Sunday mornings and afternoons, you might want to take some time to explore the Pinecrest Gardens’ Farmer’s Market. Now open year round, every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., you will find all sorts of vendors set up. Fresh produce, spices, all things organic, and even guest artists set up shop to sell to their goods. Wonderful and fresh vegetables, jams, and honey have all made their way through this market. It is great family fun, and a perfect bike ride destination. The best part: admission is free! The Kern Team does have listings in the Pinecrest area! Let’s make a day of new experiences, and venture in to new spices, […]