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https://thenewtropic.com/event/coconut-grove-scave...
Coconut Grove Scavenger Hunt
Free on November 5 from 6pm - 10pm. The New Tropic has organized a scavenger hunt in conjunction with Coconut Grove’s Fashion + Art + Music Night. More info here (https://thenewtropic.com/event/coconut-grove-scavenger-hunt/) . (The New Tropic)
http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2016/...
South Florida Home Sales Continue to Swoon in September
Sales of single-family homes fell 5% to 3,964. The median sales price grew 12.1% to $319,900. September sales weren’t so great statewide, either. Florida SFH sales were down 0.5% to 22,704, although the median sales price increased 11.3% to $222,500. (South Florida Business Journal (http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2016/10/20/south-florida-home-sales-continue-swoon-in.html?ana=e_ae_set1&s=article_du&ed=2016-10-20&u=hmz%2BK7jFO5ma96MjQk9BLg014c0c37&t=1477508100&j=76195331) )
https://www.zumper.com/blog/2016/10/mapping-miami-...
Miami’s Cheapest and Priciest Neighborhoods to Rent
The most expensive areas to rent this fall, all either at or above the $2500 threshold, were Fisher Island ($5100), Venetian Islands ($2600), and Park West ($2500). More affordable options, priced at less than $1500, could be found in Coral Gables and include Riviera, Biscayne Bay & Hammocks. (Zumper (https://www.zumper.com/blog/2016/10/mapping-miami-rent-prices-this-fall-october-2016/) )
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-esta...
Miami Area Rent to Increase
According to Zillow, Miami is in the top 10 for monthly median rent. “High rent growth in these markets is being driven by high demand and low supply,” said Zillow Chief Economist Dr. Svenja Gudell. (Miami Herald (http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article106752902.html#emlnl=Business_News) )
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article10...
Miami's Suburbs are Cashing in on Rentals
According to ZIP code data provided to the Miami Herald by Airbnb, about half of all tourists who stayed at local Airbnb rentals between SEP 2015 and SEP 2016 stayed in Miami Beach. That amounts to nearly 185,000 people, about 1% of all tourists who come to Miami-Dade County. (Miami Herald (http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article108352667.html#emlnl=Business_News) )
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-fright-night...
Downtown Fright Night - Halloween Block Party
Historic East Flagler Street in Downtown Miami will transform this October 29th into a whole new experience, Downtown Fright Night! FREE and OPEN to the public from 3pm - 1am. RSVP (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-fright-night-halloween-block-party-tickets-27729253945?aff=es2) for complimentary treats or drinks. Register here (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-fright-night-halloween-block-party-tickets-27729253945?aff=es2) . (SWARM Event Agency)
http://flashbackmiami.com/2014/10/29/halloween_mia...
Halloween - A Look at the Miami Herald’s Vintage Halloween Photos, South Florida Style
The smell of the plastic mask. The chills of the haunted house. The thrill of pretending to be someone — or something — else. Buy vintage photos here. (http://miamiheraldstore.mycapture.com/mycapture/photoRequestForm.asp) (Flashback Miami (http://flashbackmiami.com/2014/10/29/halloween_miami/) )
http://miami.eater.com/maps/best-miami-outdoor-din...
Miami Waterfront Dining: 16 Great Spots
Eater Miami has put together a list of where to dine while enjoying some nice views. Surprisingly for a city that is built on the water this is harder to come up than one would think, but we've rounded up 16 solid spots in Miami with enviable water views. (Eater Miami (http://miami.eater.com/maps/best-miami-outdoor-dining-waterfront-restaurants) )
http://www.economist.com/content/big-mac-index
The Big Mac Index
The Big Mac index is based on the theory of purchasing-power parity (PPP), the notion that in the long run exchange rates should move towards the rate that would equalise the prices of an identical basket of goods and services (in this case, a burger) in any two countries. Click here (http://www.economist.com/content/big-mac-index) for the interactive currency comparison. (The Economist (http://www.economist.com/content/big-mac-index) )
