South Florida is mainly known for its beaches, sports, and tourist attractions. There are so many amazing things to experience outside and around Aventura. Located in between Ft. Lauderdale and Miami, Aventura residents can easily get to so many destinations. For those of us that don’t feel like fighting the traffic or need some silence, [...]

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Tonight I was driving on West Dixie Highway crossing over Miami Gardens Drive and there was a car that was filled with smoke. The smoke was blinding and the police lights shined in a haze. It was not clear if anyone was still in the car. The Aventura police were at the scene and more [...]

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What’s the deal with Earth Day? This isn’t just a Hallmark holiday that grew from advertisers and tree hugging people, it was started in the late sixties spearheaded by Senator Gaylord Nelson. It’s amazing that during the hectic national climate of the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement the environment demanded attention. Either there [...]

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What’s going on with the drainage system?
Every time it rains Aventura gets flooded, a life jacket is a must. The parking lots at most plazas become a car trap. Biscayne also is a nightmare. It seems it would have been more sensible to spend funds on fixing these road issues than working on the exercise [...]

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The local crowd in Aventura hangs out at Starbucks. There are several spots around Aventura that pour Starbucks coffee and offer the Starbucks experience. These include Starbucks locations and the kiosk in the Aventura Mall as well as the cafe in Barnes and Noble. Many residents have made Starbucks a part of their everyday routine, [...]

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