Stories written by Melissa Nobles

Big changes are in store this year for fans of the South Florida International Auto Show. Most notably, the show will officially change its name to the Miami International Auto Show (MIAS), paying homage to the alluring destination it has called home for the last 42 years. The show also will be sporting a whole [...]
Nov 8 2012 | Posted by
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Some pretty memorable moments will be celebrated in 2013. Biker fans from Milwaukee to Rome and in dozens of other cities all across the globe will commemorate 110 years of Harley- Davidson® classic motorcycles and classic good times. History buffs are preparing a trip to Pennsylvania to honor those that fought and lived through the [...]
Oct 11 2012 | Posted by
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Before the summer fun begins, Coconut Grove invites visitors to enjoy a night out with international art, hors d’oeuvres, friends and family. The Grove Gallery Walk, an event that takes place the first Saturday of each month, will continue May 5, from 7 to 10 p.m. This month RodezArt.com Gallery, 3015 Grand Ave., Suite 237, [...]
May 9 2012 | Posted by
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Before the summer fun begins, Coconut Grove invites visitors to enjoy a night out with international art, hors d’oeuvres, friends and family. The Grove Gallery Walk, an event that takes place the first Saturday of each month, will continue May 5, from 7 to 10 p.m. This month RodezArt.com Gallery, 3015 Grand Ave., Suite 237, [...]
May 3 2012 | Posted by
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By Melissa Nobles.... The Miami Bayside Foundation announced the recipients of its scholarship program on Thursday, Apr. 21, during a reception on the front steps of Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus Building 1, 300 NE Second Ave. Each enrolled in the Miami Dade College School of Business, a total of nine students were selected for [...]
Jul 14 2011 | Posted by
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By Melissa Nobles.... The Miami Bayside Foundation announced the recipients of its scholarship program on Thursday, Apr. 21, during a reception on the front steps of Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus Building 1, 300 NE Second Ave. Each enrolled in the Miami Dade College School of Business, a total of nine students were selected for [...]
Jun 23 2011 | Posted by
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By Melissa Nobles.... The Miami Bayside Foundation announced its first loan recipients for 2011 during a reception at Bayside Marketplace’s Marina Stage on Wednesday, Mar. 2. The recipients are Joel and Leticia Pollack of Panther Coffee LLC and Carlos Alvarez of Sound Theory Live Holdings LLC d.b.a. The Stage. Panther Coffee — a specialty coffee [...]
Apr 28 2011 | Posted by
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By Melissa Nobles.... Renowned marine wildlife artist and conservationist Guy Harvey has been selected to create the 2011 poster for the 48th annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival, Feb. 19-21. Admired for his unique blend of sincere scientific observation and exploratory artistry, Harvey’s work comes as result of complete and utter devotion to the subjects he [...]
Feb 1 2011 | Posted by
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By Melissa Nobles.... The 48th annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival will showcase the works of 360 nationally recognized artists along the scenic streets of Coconut Grove, Feb.19-21. The festival recently announced the list of artists selected to participate during Presidents’ Day Weekend. Artists from more than 35 U.S. states and Canada were among the 1,232 [...]
Dec 23 2010 | Posted by
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By Melissa Nobles.... More than 35 artisans and crafts dealers gathered in Mayfair’s outdoor Promenade in Coconut Grove this past weekend to sell handmade accessories, paintings, sculptures, art photographs, novelties, jewelry, patio furniture, orchids and plants, wax hands for children, embroidered paintings, flattened Key West bottles, wooden plant hangers, metal sea creature sculptures and clothing. [...]
Nov 30 2010 | Posted by
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By Melissa Nobles.... Beautiful models graced the stage and slithered down an 80 foot catwalk that was built especially for what is fast becoming a must see event for those with any fashion sense. Coconut Grove’s most popular retailers unveiled their newest designs and eclectic styles at CocoWalk’s annual holiday preview fashion show held on [...]
Nov 30 2010 | Posted by
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By Melissa Nobles.... Coconut Grove’s weather forecast is calling for snow and lots of it, six tons to be exact, on Saturday, December 4 and Saturday, December 11 as the 2nd annual Snow Days event returns to the delight of youngsters from all around Miami. The festivities will begin with Santa Claus and Frosty arriving [...]
Nov 30 2010 | Posted by
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By Melissa Nobles.... In a recent study by realty website NeighborhoodScout.com, Coconut Grove was named the safest neighborhood in Miami. In fact, it’s actually among the top 10 percent of safest neighbors in U.S. urban cities and is safer than 70 percent of all neighborhoods across the country – ranking better than even some smaller, [...]
Nov 30 2010 | Posted by
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By Melissa Nobles.... Thousands of South Floridians are making their way into Coconut Grove and being treated to some of the area’s finest art exhibitions. There’s no doubting that Miami’s original art district is alive and well with acclaimed galleries showcasing the works of celebrated artists the first Saturday of each month. Grove Gallery Walks [...]
Nov 1 2010 | Posted by
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