The South Florida Traveler

 Are you looking for something to do tomorrow night in the Miami area, and Art Basel isn’t  your thing? Why not make your way down to Ortanique on the Mile for a wine tasting in Coral Gables. Ortanique, best known for its sun cuisine and the culinary talents of Cindy Hutson will be hosting a wine tasting with 7 different wines from Lost Canyon winery. Even if you are a fan of Art Basel and are planning on spending a night out on the town, this might be a nice early start to a fun-filled evening.

When: Wednesday, December 3rd
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“I cannot sleep unless I am surrounded by books.”  — Borges
I am always amazed at how in sync Books and Books is with what’s going on in the area. No matter what my interest is in any particular week, I can always find something at this unique independent bookstore that appeals to me. Whether it be an author event, a discussion, a workshop or a chef’s demonstration, I always find myself penciling something onto my calendar.  Plus with locations in Coral Gables, South Beach and Bal Harbour, there is always some sort of activity going on.
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Today is one of the days that it is just hot out. All I can think about is eating popsicles and swimming in the pool. Earlier I wrote about South Florida A to Z and included the Venetian pool in the line up, but it is definitely worthy of a feature especially on a hot day like today.
Located in Coral Gables, the Venetian Pool is a historic landmark filled with 820,000 gallons of fresh spring water. It was built sporting Venetian-style architecture and features waterfalls, caves and grottos. It also has a 3-story observation tower. This pool used to be …read more

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