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Tropical Storm Ernesto es No Bueno

August 3, 2012 by I Love South Florida Leave a Comment

Here in South Florida, hurricanes do some of the worst damage to our homes, houses and families.

In order to prepare for one of these devastating storms, it’s important to be aware of any upcoming storm systems.

We at I Love South Florida will keep our visitors up to date with current storms and projected paths.

Be sure to return often to keep your family safe, as these storms can be incredibly unpredictable.

Tropical Storm Ernesto is expected to strengthen and is aiming toward the Gulf of Mexico.

South Florida is currently out of the danger zone, but as we all know, that can change any moment.

Below, we have Tropical Storm Ernesto’s projected strength and path during the next five days.

It is expected to turn into a hurricane Monday morning, and by then, we should have a clear picture as to where this storm will be heading.

These storms can be fatal for some if not properly prepared.

Many of us have friends and family in neighboring countries in the gulf and should be keeping them updated on Tropical Storm Ernesto’s projected strength and path.

Please come back for an updated outlook on Tropical Storm Ernesto’s status in the coming days.

South Florida Live Events – 2012

August 2, 2012 by I Love South Florida 2 Comments

What’s better to do in South Florida than to watch some live music?

Below we have listed the upcoming events for all the major venues for our South Floridian music fans!

Be sure to stop by frequently for updated information on upcoming and specific events.

Hard Rock Live – Hollywood

The B-52s: Wed, Aug 22nd

Santana: Fri & Sat, Aug 24th-25th

Weezer: Thurs, Nov 8th

Revolution Live – Fort Lauderdale

Ted Nugent: Tues, Aug 7th

Biz Markie: Wed, Aug 8th

Big K.R.I.T.: Sat, Aug 11th

Yo Gotti: Fri, Aug 17th

The Misfits: Fri, Aug 24th

Owl City: Sat, Sept 8th

Citizen Cope: Fri, Sept 14th

Circa Survive: Sun, Sept 23rd

Minus the Bear & Cursive: Mon, Oct 22nd

Culture Room – Fort Lauderdale

Manchester Orchestra: Sun, Aug 26th

(HED) P.E.: Fri, Sept 7th

Built to Spill: Tues, Sept 11th

Ingrid Michaelson: Tues, Oct 16th

DIE ANTWOORD & Marvelous Kendall: Mon, Oct 22nd

Dr. Dog: Fri, Nov 9th

BankAtlantic Center – Sunrise

American Idol Live!: Fri, Aug 3rd

Rod Stewart & Stevie Nicks: Sat, Aug 4th

Def Leopard with Poison: Thurs, Aug 9th

Florence and the Machine: Wed, Sept 26th

The Who: Thurs, Nov 1st

Carrie Underwood: Sat, December 22nd

Cruzan Amphitheater – West Palm Beach

Jason Mraz & Chrstina Perri: Wed, Aug 15th

Toby Keith: Sat, Sept 15th

Brad Paisley: Sat, Sept 29th

Journey & Pat Benatar: Sat, Oct 13th

Rascal Flatts: Sat, Oct 27th

The Fillmore – Miami Beach

Meek Mill: Mon, Aug 13th

M83: Wed, Sept 26th

Kendrick Lamar: Thurs, Sept 27th

Fiona Apple: Sun, Sept 30th

Andrew Bird: Mon, Oct 8th

The Australian Pink Floyd Show: Thur, Oct 11th

American Airlines Arena – Miami

Madonna: Mon & Tues, Nov 19th-20th

Klipsch Amphitheater – Miami

Gotye: Sun, Oct 7th

Afrojack: TBA

A ‘Fire Rainbow’ spotted in South Florida

August 2, 2012 by I Love South Florida 1 Comment

The amazing dome-like rainbows captured in the picture above were seen on Tuesday (July 31, 2012) in the clouds over South Florida, earning the nickname “fire rainbows.”

According to NASA, they are technically called iridescent clouds, and are caused by clouds of water droplets of nearly uniform size.

The Weather Channel says the rare phenomenon of an iridescent cloud is caused by fast growing thunderstorms that shove air into the upper atmosphere through a layer of moisture. This creates a fog-like cloud that looks like a glowing dome atop a thunderstorm.

The color of an iridescent cloud, or fire rainbow, changes depending upon one’s position relative to the sun and the object.

Did you have a chance to see this rare occurrence? Leave a comment and tell us about it, or send your pictures to ILoveSouthFlorida@gmail.com!

Haulover Beach Park – Bike Route

August 2, 2012 by Jess Wilson 4 Comments

I have quite a few photos to go through before I can write about and post photos from my recent weekend camping trip to Jonathan Dickinson State Park. In the meantime, I came across photos from a bike route I took from the heart of North Miami to Haulover Beach Park. My sister bought me a CamelBak® Rogue™ for Christmas last year which I loaded up with cold water and I road, appropriately enough, my mom’s beach cruiser to make my trek.

After going north on Biscayne Boulevard, I made my way east towards the beach along Sunny Isles Boulevard. Along the way, I passed Oleta River State Park which is another great place in South Florida. (I’m sure one of us will write about it in an upcoming post!) After making my way over the bridge, I went south on Collins Avenue until I saw a sign for Sunny Isles Beach Walk (on the east/beach side) and the beginning of the bike path.

You can find a place to lock up your bike at Haulover Beach, drop your trousers and sunbathe at the clothing optional section of the beach or be a prude and continue on the bike path as I did. There are many picnic tables available in the grassy part of Haulover Beach Park but get there early on weekends!

One of the cool things on this bike path, strangely enough, are the showers. They stand out with their interesting architecture and are painted with bright, bold patterns.

The end of the bike path is at an inlet where many people fish off of. I’ve taken a slightly different route at night which takes you towards the opposite side of the inlet and you’ll see people fishing at all hours of the night as well. On this particular day, the water and sky were both a beautiful shade of blue and I made my way back with the sun and a smile on my face.

Haulover Beach Park

10800 Collins Avenue

Miami Beach, Florida

305.947.3525 ‎

http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/parks/haulover_park.asp

A’dam Good Bar and Grill’d – Coral Springs

July 29, 2012 by Jess Wilson 3 Comments

Last Saturday I went to A’dam Good Bar & Grill’d with my sweetie to watch the UFC 149 fight. The UFC fights? Not so entertaining this time around, sorry Dana. However, the drinks, atmosphere & food? Great!

We went out to watch the UFC fight so what attracted me first about A’dam Good Bar & Grill’d were the projectors hanging from the ceiling and projected onto over 100 inch screens on three different walls. Oh yeahhh. The next thing I noticed was the kitschy, Americana décor. Everything from the leg lamp light at the entrance, a humongous Dairy Queen sign, Christmas lawn ornaments and the menus laminated on old record covers.

We had just ate dinner but we wanted to at least have something to eat with our drinks. We started with a house salad and a roasted garlic tomato bisque. The house salad was served in a tortilla bowl and the best part were the croutons. The “croutons” were tiny pieces of toast with a slice of cheese on top. Super cute. The roasted garlic tomato bisque (topped with sundried tomatoes) was served in mug with the logo of a local hospital and came with a side of Goldfish crackers in a condiment cup. What an awesome and budget friendly touch to have an eclectic array of mugs to give off that warm, homey feel.

As we watched the fights, we kept our whistles wet with Angry Orchid Cider (currently on tap!) and Captain Morgan and Coke. Both were served in Ball Mason Jars which was awesome. (Even our check came in a small ball mason jar). As I mentioned earlier, I wasn’t that hungry but as I kept skimming the menu I knew I had to try the “A’dam Good Quesadilla”. The two words that caught my eye were, “Goat Cheese”. Man, oh man. The other amazing ingredients included: bacon, roasted garlic, grilled onion, wilted spinach and the quesadilla is served with a black bean and roasted salsa. The best quesadilla I’ve ever had was at an authentic Mexican restaurant in Baltimore but the “A’dam Good Quesadilla” is definitely a front runner for second place.

Overall, A’dam Good Bar & Grill’d is a nice addition to the restaurants along University Drive. I’m looking forward to trying their “Popeye Spinach Pie” sandwich next and popping by for their late night menu specials. Oh and by the way, if you have grilled cheese tattoo, you’ll get 20% off your bill. You should definitely give them a try and maybe I’ll see you the next time you make your way to A’dam Good Bar & Grill’d in Coral Springs.

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“A’dam Good Bar & Grill’d is a casual full service restaurant offering gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, hand-cut fresh French fries, soups, salads, cocktails and ice cold beer.”

Website: http://www.adamgoodbarandgrilld.com/

1933 North University Drive

Coral Springs, Florida 33067

954.752.4008

Mountain Biking at Quiet Waters Park

July 29, 2012 by I Love South Florida 1 Comment

I bought a Mongoose mountain bike from Wal-Mart (and took off all the stickers) for a little over $200 and decided to give this mountain biking thing a try.

I was told there are two great places to mountain bike in South Florida: Markham Park and Quiet Waters Park.

Quiet Waters is the better choice for beginners or those looking to condition their bodies back into biking shape. The trails are smaller and not as intense as those found at Markham, and it usually isn’t a very busy location since most of the pros prefer Markham Park.

I used the Endomondo Sports Tracker app on my iPhone to track my progress and location.

After biking 4.55 miles in about 45 minutes (with some small breaks), I felt great. And even though the bike I used wasn’t professional grade, it held up to the rough terrain and a couple falls without any problems.

If you decide to give it a try, just make sure you are careful and gain enough momentum before attempting any tough ramps. I learned the hard way. Always wear a helmet. Knee pads can’t hurt either. If you carry an iPhone with you, make sure you have proper protection, like an Otterbox. I dropped mine a couple times while using it for music.

After a few more tries, I’m going to try the trails over at Markham Park and I’ll report my experiences here (If I survive!)

The Annual Perseid Meteor Shower

August 10, 2011 by I Love South Florida Leave a Comment

The Perseids are an annual meteor shower that grace our skies between the July and August months.

This year, the Perseids will be at their peak Monday night, August 12th. They are expected to last until dawn Tuesday, August 13th.

Deciding on going out to see the Perseid Meteor Shower? Read this quick guide before you go:

Where can I view the Perseid Meteor Shower?

The Perseid Meteor Shower will come from the north east but you can see it anywhere in the sky. Originating from the constellation Perseus, once a year they will shoot across our night sky to be viewed by all. Look fast, they appear as quick streaks in the sky.

You’ll want to get your eyes adjusted to the night to best view the Perseid Meteor Shower so whatever you do, stay away from anything bright and don’t look at the moon. Leave the flash lights at home.

Where should I go to view the Perseid Meteor Shower?

If possible, try to leave the city and get to a dark area with an open view to the sky. Most places will be fine but the darker the better you will see the Perseid Meteor Shower.

When can I see the Perseid Meteor Shower?
The Perseid Meteor Shower will be mostly active after midnight going into early Tuesday morning, August 13th. It’s expected to last hours into dawn.

Should I bring equipment to see the Perseid Meteor Shower?
No special equipment is required to see the Perseid Meteor Shower. You can see everything with your own eyes.

Leave the telescopes inside, grab a lawn chair and just rely on your own eyes as you take in the evening’s event in your backyard.

Happy star-gazing, South Florida!