Miramar

UniverSoul Circus in South Florida 2/5/13-2/10/13

February 4, 2013 by soulofmiami

UniverSoul Circus in South Florida
February 5-10, 2013
Miramar Regional Park, located at 16801 Miramar
Parkway, Miramar, FL 33027.

Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5; 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 6-8; noon, 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9; 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10, 2013.
Tickets: Tickets, ranging from $16 to $30.50, at
www.ticketmaster.com and 1-800-745-3000. Children under 1 are Free.
www.universoulcircus.com
www.facebook.com/universoulcircus
www.twitter.com/universoulcirc

An Unforgettable Global Experience Of Circus Arts, Music, Dance And Style
2013 “U & Us Tour” – It Takes U To Make Us
Coming to its New Location at the Miramar Regional Park in South Florida,

UniverSoul Circus has created a big top thrill-ride infused with an unparalleled global mix of circus artistry, music, dance and style – all inspired by reflections of today’s global culture. The 2013 edition of UniverSoul Circus – the U & US Tour – featuring Shaolin Kung Fu acrobats from China, bone-breaking contortionists from Guinea, and a dazzling aerial ballet act from France and Brazil – will be performing from Feb. 5-10 at its new location, the Miramar Regional Park in South Florida.

There are amazing new acts with UniverSoul Circus appearing in South Florida for the first time in 2013. Get ready for the Vincent Clark a capella Singers, Heaven Beat Box, and a Magic Cat Comedy act featuring live Tigers.

“At UniverSoul Circus, we’re one big happy family – and that includes our fans,” said Founder and President Cedric Walker. “This year’s production is entitled the U & US Tour because it takes U to make US – includes 13 world class acts from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas – all coming together to create an unforgettable entertainment experience for the entire family.”

Creative Team
The show’s creative team includes Walker, who regularly travels the globe to find amazing talent, and award winning live entertainment production designer Tom Marzullo. Marzullo has designed and/or managed the production of major international tours for some of the biggest names in show business, including T-Pain, KISS, Jay-Z, Ne-Yo and Prince. Marzullo designed, produced and managed the production for Justin Bieber’s international My World Tour, which earned Marzullo the 2010 Tour Link Top Dog Award for Production Manager of the Year.

Filed Under: Circus, Miramar

Tour de Broward 2/24/13

January 31, 2013 by calendar

Tour de Broward
Sunday, 02/24/2013, 07:00 am – 01:00 pm
Miramar Regional Park
16801 Miramar Pkwy ,
Miramar, Florida 33027
Webpage Link

Tour de Broward offers a variety of unique activities that give everyone a chance to participate in the event of their choice. Cyclists can participate in a 50k or 100k ride, runners can sign up for a timed 5k, and families can do the 3K walk/run together. The event also features a Power of Play Kid Zone where children get the chance to participate in sports related activities, interactive games and more.

Tour de Broward will take place at Miramar Regional Park, from 7am to 1pm on Sunday, February 24th. Tickets range from $10-$40 and participants can register online at http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1042874. For more information on the organization visit http://www.tourdebroward.com.

Filed Under: Fundraiser, Miramar

Santa Claus to Make a Special Appearance at Miramar Winn-Dixie Store 12/19/12

December 12, 2012 by calendar

Santa Claus to Make a Special Appearance at Miramar Winn-Dixie Store
Wednesday, 12/19/2012, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
WD-Santa-Appearance-2012-Store-250 Winn-Dixie
17101 Miramar Parkway,
Miramar, Florida 33027
Facebook Link

He’s making a list and checking it twice and kids in South Florida will have a chance to show him they’ve been extra nice – Santa Claus is coming to town! The jolly man in red is making a special appearance at select Winn-Dixie stores. Children will have the opportunity to have their photo taken with Santa, as well as enjoy milk and cookies, festive food tastings, giveaways and more.

Filed Under: Holiday, Miramar

Broward County Sheriff’s Community Day: Miramar, Florida

June 24, 2012 by BeerDrinkerRob

Yesterday I was headed to Home Depot to buy a new garbage disposal. Yeah, I know. Saturday Fun Day! On the way across Miramar Parkway, I saw some of those digital signs set up by the police, advertising a meet Sheriff Al Lamberti and Chief Keith Dunn event at Super Target. My kids read the sign too and asked if they could go, mainly so they could chat about Pokemon cards inside. And I said OK. I guess the point of an event like this is to showcase the local and county police departments, while being accessible to the community citizens in a fun and easy-going environment.

On the far side of Target’s parking lot was a pretty impressive display of police talents and vehicles. I personally loved the old-fashioned Miramar police car (and its engine). Yes, a cop was stationed next to it supervising. The sports car and souped-up muscle cars revving were also pretty cool. There were also children painting a fire truck right next to it.

Moving on, my children both loved the opportunity to sit in the driver’s seat of a Broward Sheriff’s helicopter! We learned about the bomb squad robot and were able to control the camera on it. Anyone for a chance to stand on and poke your head out of a Swat Team armored vehicle? Damn Straight!

Mounted Police? Yeah, but for some reason my kids didn’t want to rub the horses’ heads. We were on our way inside when we saw that Target had a person dressed like their mascot Bullseye. My little one ran away from it (like he did to Chuck E Cheese today), and when the mascot threw its arms up in disbelief, I gave it a big hug! I think that shocked the dog! Also shocking, my children skipped the free cotton candy. Hmmm. Very fun.

Inside, some informational booths, some chicken by Chick-fil-A, and a bunch of media stuff. You never saw so many police officers in one place. Good thing they were all so friendly. Nice impromptu (for us) event.

Filed Under: Beer Drinker Rob, Broward County, Exhibition, Kids Fun, Miramar

Summer Grilling Event at Miramar Winn-Dixie 6/30/12

June 22, 2012 by soulofmiami

Summer Grilling Event at Miramar Winn-Dixie
Sat., June 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Winn-Dixie Store #250
17101 Miramar Parkway
Miramar, FL 33027
COST: FREE

To kick-off summer, Winn-Dixie invites the community to learn creative, fun and exciting new grilling ideas that will turn any cook into a BBQ super star! Shoppers will have a chance to enter a raffle for the opportunity to win a delicious three course Caribbean Grill meal, prepared during the event by Miramar Winn-Dixie Chef Rey. The Pembroke Pines YMCA Family Center will also be on-site, grilling food and bagging groceries for charity. Children can enjoy face painting, summer safety tips and more.

Filed Under: Food, Miramar

Vizcaya Park Grand Opening in Miramar

June 4, 2012 by BeerDrinkerRob

Vizcaya Park in Miramar was officially opened this past weekend. I’ve been chronicling the park’s construction over the past few years, as it’s been turned from a desert where we used to fly kites to the awesome park it is today. And these past few years are just the tip of the waiting. For a decade or more, including all the time I’ve lived in the nearby Vizcaya community, Commissioner Troy Samuels has been pushing for the creation of this park.

On Saturday, he got his wish as Mayor Lori Moseley opened the park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Vizcaya Park is located at the end of Honey Hill Road, west of Flamingo, 14200 SW 55th Street, right on the county line. There are several fields for soccer and baseball, playgrounds, basketball courts, and a community center. The Mayor explained that the building and entire facilities were made to be on the cutting edge environmentally. The building, for example, was built with 20% recycled materials, and the fields and drainage systems were designed to maximize water usage.

I personally can’t wait to visit frequently, probably to use the game room and beat my kids in foosball. There are banquet rooms available and a computer room as well. And there will be some clubs and summer camps meeting there. Here is the website for Miramar Parks in general, as I didn’t see that the park has its own website yet. The number to call for more information about Vizcaya Park, according to the resident letter, is (954) 602-3167.

Filed Under: Beer Drinker Rob, Broward County, Environmental, Miramar, Outdoors, Sports

Learn How To Start Your Own Social Enterprise 5/5/12

May 3, 2012 by soulofmiami

Learn How To Start Your Own Social Enterprise
Saturday May 5th at 11:00am
Miramar Regional library
2050 Civic Center Place
Miramar, FL. 33025.

Join The Honey Project to create and leave your Legacy.
Experience a motivational and inspirational seminar on how to launch your new business now and pursue your dreams.
Call 954-323-6717 ext. 4 or email at lead@leaderofnow.com

Filed Under: Miramar, Seminar/Lecture/Informative

SMS Research Foundation hosts Sienna’s Steps 5K Run/Walk 5/19/12

April 18, 2012 by soulofmiami

SMS Research Foundation hosts Sienna’s Steps 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Memorial Hospital Miramar
1901 Southwest 172nd Avenue
Miramar.

The Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) Research Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, hosts the Third Annual Sienna’s Steps 5K Run/Walk.

The 5K run/walk course is USATF certified and will be officially timed by Split Second Timing. Awards will be presented to winners in each age division for both male and female. The event, sponsored by Memorial Hospital Miramar, will be Emcee’d by EO Entertainment and include breakfast for all participants immediately following the race. Each pre-registered participant will receive a t-shirt and goodie bag. Race fees are $25.00 for pre-registered participants and $30.00 for race day registration.

To register for the 5K Run/Walk please visit www.siennasteps.com or www.SMSResearchFoundation.org. Participants can also set up an individual fundraising page for the 5K Run/Walk by clicking on “Become a Fundraiser” during the registration process. For any questions, please call Missy Longman at 305.525.9678. Participants are encouraged to pre-register. Pre-registered participants can pick up their packets on Friday, May 17th at Runner’s Depot located in the Promenade Plaza at 2233 South University Drive, Davie, FL 33324. Participants can also pick up their packets at the race location the morning of the event. Same day registration begins at 6:30 am and will conclude at 7:15 am. The race will begin promptly at 7:30 am.

Sienna Rose, daughter of Missy and Dan Longman, was born on May 21, 2006. After undergoing open-heart surgery at just four weeks old, she was diagnosed with a rare and chromosomal disorder called Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS). Since then, Sienna has undergone eight more surgeries for various medical complications associated with the syndrome. She maintains a daily routine of intensive physical, occupational and speech therapies. Sienna’s parents, along with Jennifer and Chris Iannuzzi, whose daughter was also diagnosed with SMS, founded The SMS Research Foundation in June 2010. The Foundation’s mission is to improve the knowledge and understanding of SMS so that viable therapeutic options can be developed to improve the quality of life for those diagnosed with SMS. The SMS Research Foundation awarded their first grant of $50,000 on May 1, 2011.

Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS) is a chromosomal disorder characterized by a recognizable pattern of physical, behavioral, and development features. It is caused by a missing piece of genetic material from chromosome 17. It is estimated that SMS occurs in 1 out of 25,000 births. SMS is under-diagnosed, but as awareness increases, the number of people identified grows every year. To learn more about the SMS Research Foundation, please visit www.SMSResearchFoundation.org.

Filed Under: Fundraiser, Miramar, Sports

Miramar’s Largest Easter Egg Hunt

April 6, 2012 by BeerDrinkerRob

This Sunday, April 8, 2012, Calvary Fellowship will host Miramar’s Largest Easter Egg Hunt. In fact, they will hold two Easter Egg Hunts, one after each service. An iPod Touch will be given away at both hunts as well, which is pretty cool.

The egg hunts take place following both the 10 am and 1130 am services. Here is the invitation to both the service and the egg hunts.

Calvary Fellowship services take place at Everglades High School, 17100 SW 48 CT, Miramar FL 33027. I’ll be there and promise to post some pictures here afterward.

Filed Under: Beer Drinker Rob, Holiday, Miramar

Complete Taxes and Services Health and Wellness Community Day 12/17/11

December 7, 2011 by soulofmiami

Complete Taxes and Services to Host Health and Wellness Community Day
Saturday, December 17, 12noon-4pm
Complete Taxes and Services offices and parking lot
8844 Miramar Parkway
Miramar, FL

Complete Taxes and Services will host a “Community Day”. Complete Taxes and Services has partnered with Broward County Health Department and Memorial Health Care Services to provide a free mini health clinic that will consist of free testing and screenings. There will also be a kids zone that will include a bounce house, cotton candy, face painting and music. In addition Reaching U Network Inc. will provide information about how to help individuals that are facing foreclosures.

Complete Taxes and Services is full service professional tax office that provides an extensive range of tax services and solutions to their clients. They have earned a reputation for quality, reliable and personal service. Complete Taxes and Services is small enough to respond the individual needs of their clients, yet possess the resources needed to handle the most complex and sophisticated tax challenges that their clients may be faced with.

They are excited about to be entering into their second year of servicing the City of Miramar community and look forward to really connecting with our surrounding community with additional community events through the 2012 tax season.

Filed Under: Health, Miramar, Seminar/Lecture/Informative