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Winter on the Trail Passport
This is the best time of year to check out all of the cool attractions in the beautiful agricultural area of South Miami-Dade County called the Redland. The Historic Redland Tropical Trail encompasses many of the Redland’s most popular attractions, including R.F. Orchids, Coral Castle, Everglades Alligator Farm, Schnebly Redland’s Winery, Bonsai Garden, Robert Is Here Fruit Stand, Monkey Jungle, Capri Restaurant and Cauley Square. The new “Winter on the Trail” Passport Promotion encourages visitors to pick up a Passport at any of these attractions, and get it stamped as they visit other attractions along the Historic Redland Tropical Trail. When patrons have five stamps on their passports, they are eligible to receive a souvenir gift at the fifth stop and also enter into cash drawings with prizes valued at more than $2,500. A Grand Prize drawing will be held on March 6, 2008.

Don’t miss…

Mahogany Grille
This Neo-Soul Food restaurant in North Miami is winning lots of local raves, including a recent mention in The Miami Herald for their awesome buttermilk biscuits. Formerly Ruby's and Jean's Soul Food Cuisine, which was a cafeteria-style dining establishment, the new Mahogany Grille is a hip, elegant eatery serving up mouthwatering dishes that include Jerk Chicken Wings, Soulful St. Louis Ribs, Shrimp & Grits, Creole Barbecue Prawns, Fried Chicken and Bahamian Conch Fritters. For reservations or information, call (305) 626-8100.

Hidden Gem

Jewish Museum of Florida
Okay, it’s really not that hidden, but the Jewish Museum of Florida might surprise some visitors who come across this beautifully restored synagogue located near of many of South Beach's hottest night clubs and restaurants. The aging temple was restored in 1995 by Sunglass Hut founder and local philanthropist Sanford L. Ziff. The synagogue housed the first congregation on Miami Beach and was built in 1936 by Henry Hohauser, who designed many nearby Art Deco hotels including the Essex House and Century Hotel. The museum’s current exhibit is Zap Pow Bam: Superheroes of the Golden Age of Comics, which highlights the Jewish creators of Superman, Batman, Captain America and Wonder Woman from 1938 to 1950. January is Florida Jewish History month, and there are many special lectures and events taking place at the museum.

Coming Soon…

Coral Gables Farmers Market – Opens Jan. 12, 2008
This popular outdoor farmer's market takes place every Saturday from mid January through March and features produce, gardening workshops, cooking demonstrations, children's activities, gourmet foods, baked goods, trees and plants. The market is located in front of Coral Gables City Hall, at 405 Biltmore Way. Dont forget to bring your own plastic (or cloth) bags to carry home all that fabulous Florida produce!