RSS Builder by B!Soft http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/ Few places in the world have it all. But Greater Miami and the Beaches definitely does, with international restaurants, nonstop nightlife, an arts and culture scene that continues to redefine artistic frontiers, and blocks and blocks of open-air shopping paired with enormous malls and marketplaces featuring dining and entertainment. en-us http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/ http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/images/logo_miami.gif Tue, 8 Jul 2008 15:18:20 -0500 http://feeds.miamiandbeaches.com/~r/MiamiPressReleases/~3/338164050/ <B>SONESTA BAYFRONT HOTEL COCONUT GROVE EARNS GREEN LODGING APPROVAL</B> <p>The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) determined that the Sonesta Bayfront Hotel Coconut Grove has met all of the requirements necessary to become a designated member of the Florida Green Lodging Program, making it the<U> </U><U>first</U> hotel in Coconut Grove to receive this honor. On Wednesday July 9, 2008 at 10 a.m., officials with the State of <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Florida</st1:State></st1:place> will present the hotel with a Green Lodging flag and plaque marking its accomplishment.&nbsp; The ceremony will take place in the lobby of the Sonesta Bayfront Hotellocated at <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">2889 McFarlane Road</st1:address></st1:Street> in Coconut Grove. Congratulations to the Sonesta Bayfront Hotel on achieving this distinguished certification.</p> <p>Want to know what's happening every month in Miami? Sign up to receive our online Enewsletter featuring the latest <a href="http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/visitors/signup_special.asp"><strong>Miami specials, news and events</strong></a>!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><img src="http://feeds.miamiandbeaches.com/~r/MiamiPressReleases/~4/338164050" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.miamiandbeaches.com Tue, 8 Jul 2008 15:13:47 -0500 http://feeds.miamiandbeaches.com/~r/MiamiPressReleases/~3/338164050/ <B>TROPICAL <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on">EVERGLADES</st1:place> VISITOR ASSOCIATION (TEVA) CELEBRATING ITS 20<SUp>TH</SUp></B><B>ANNIVERSARY ON JULY 20, 2008</B> <p>The Tropical Everglades Visitor Association (TEVA) is marking its 20th Anniversary on Sunday, July 20, 2008 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Visitor</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType> located at <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">160 U.S. Highway</st1:address></st1:Street> 1 in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Florida City</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Florida</st1:State></st1:place>.&nbsp; This celebration will include food, drinks, business displays and a few surprises. During the last 20 years, TEVA’s senior volunteer staff of nearly 30 (during season) has helped close to2 million visitors and residents visiting the area.&nbsp; Whether by offering discounts or driving directions, TEVA has been dedicated to promoting tourism in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Miami-Dade</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">County</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. Please stop by and help TEVA celebrate this milestone!&nbsp; For more information, call (305) 245-9180 or visit:</SPAN> <a title=blocked::http://www.tropicaleverglades.com/ href="http://www.tropicaleverglades.com/">www.TropicalEverglades.com</SPAN></a>.</p> <p> <p>Want to know what's happening every month in Miami? Sign up to receive our online Enewsletter featuring the latest <a href="http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/visitors/signup_special.asp"><strong>Miami specials, news and events</strong></a>!</p> <p></p><img src="http://feeds.miamiandbeaches.com/~r/MiamiPressReleases/~4/338164050" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.miamiandbeaches.com