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Biscayne Bay MARCH 19, 2012
Museum of Science breaks ground at Downtown Miami’s Museum Park BY RACHEL ADLER
Miami-Dade announces transportation information for Sony Ericsson tourney
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fter years of planning and widespread community support, the new Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science broke ground on Feb. 24 in Downtown Miami’s Museum Park. The groundbreaking ceremony took place at the museum’s new site overlooking Biscayne Bay, marking the continuation of Miami’s rise as one of the world’s most culturally rich cities. The groundbreaking event marks the beginning of construction, with the new museum scheduled to open to the public by early 2015. “Great cities are home to top tier museums,” said Trish and Dan Bell, co-chairs of the museum’s board of trustees. “The new Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of
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BY DORIS HOWE
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Participating in the groundbreaking ceremony are (l-r) Phillip Frost, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Audrey Edmonson, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally Heyman, City of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado, and MiamiDade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez. (Photo Credit: Daniel
The Kampong celebrates Hawaii at Bali Ha’i Garden Party, Apr. 1 BY RAQUEL GARCIA
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estled along Biscayne Bay in scenic Coconut Grove, the Kampong of the National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) is home to 11 acres of tropical flora and fauna in a pristine secluded Eden where even the nearby sounds of city traffic seem to defer to the rustling royal palm trees swaying in the breeze. The 18th annual Bali Ha’i Party at the Kampong will take place Sunday, Apr. 1, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the exotic ecological oasis where famed botanist David Fairchild resided until his passing in 1954. This quintessential garden party will include live Hawaiian style musicians with authentic crafts and lei making, while guests sample gastronomical delights from more than 30 of the finest area restaurants along with ample wine, champagne and
Chef Paula DaSilva and Tony Velazquez from 1500º at Eden Roc participated in last year’s event.
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he Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department welcomes the return of the Sony Ericsson Open Tennis Tournament to Miami-Dade Parks’ Crandon Tennis Center, located on Key Biscayne, Mar. 19-Apr. 1. In cooperation with the Sony Ericsson Open/IMG, Village of Key Biscayne, Key Biscayne Police Department, Miami-Dade County Public Works and Waste Management Department, Florida Department of Transportation, and City of Miami, and in the interest of enhanced public safety at this year’s event, Miami-Dade Parks provides the following information concerning traffic, transit, parking, drop-offs, bicycles, and pedestrians for residents and visitors attending the event: P e d e s t r i a n s — For greater patron safety, the South Gate will not be accessible to pedestrians. Tennis fans walking to the tournament from the Village of Key Biscayne will be directed by Key
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