Merrick Park to Coral Gables Water Tower

Merrick Park to Coral Gables Water Tower

Between Splendor and Simplicity: A Merrick Park to Coral Gables Water Tower Odyssey Introduction Overview of Coral Gables The allure of The Shops at Merrick Park The Beginning: The Shops at Merrick Park Spanish architectural motifs and modern designs Tranquil ambiance...
Rediscovering Coral Gables on Foot

Rediscovering Coral Gables on Foot

Pandemic Response Back when the COVID pandemic hit, like many, I felt trapped. The confined space of my home started feeling more like a cage than a comfort zone. But confinement also came with a revelation. A city I’d lived in for over three decades, Coral...
CGYC to Key Biscayne’s Crandon Park

CGYC to Key Biscayne’s Crandon Park

In the bustling heart of Miami, life is an endless swirl of neon lights, pastel Art Deco, and the hum of city chatter. It’s easy to forget that Miami, for all its glitz and glamour, is ensconced by nature’s beauty, a tropical paradise teeming with hidden...
Private Hike to Snake Mountain

Private Hike to Snake Mountain

It’s Private, but Worth it. Growing up, many of my summers were spent in the scenic locales of western North Carolina. Places like Beech Mountain, Boone, Blowing Rock, Highlands, and Cashiers served as a cool refuge from South Florida’s sizzle. It was our...