Miami, FL

Here’s a oldie but goodie to get you going for the weekend.

[tags]Miami, Lover Boy, Working for the Weekend

Via Daily Candy, we get the weekend guide.

SEE
Viva Vaudeville
What: Artist Pablo Cano presents his tenth annual puppet show.
Why: You and Pinocchio go way back.
When: Thru Dec. 29. Sat. & Sun., 2 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125th St. Tickets at 305-893-6211.

SHOP
Trust A.B. Boutique Opens
What: Alice + Olivia, Foley, Grace Sun, and Alisha Levine want you to take them home.
Why: You gotta have faith.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 14741 Biscayne Blvd. (305-957-7033).

DRINK
The Setai Wine Series
What: Five courses are paired with vintages from Chateau Palmer Margaux.
Why: Your kind of bottle service.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.
Where: The Grill at The Setai, 2001 Collins Ave. (305-520-6000).

PARTY
Books & Books 25th Anniversary
What: A street celebration featuring live music, food stations, and bubbly.
Why: You wrote the book on fun.
When: Sat., 7 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables (305-442-4408).

FORSEE
Tarot Card Readings
What: Live music, wine, and a look into your future.
Why: We predict a good time.
When: Every Fri., 9 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Bagua, 4600 NE 2nd Ave. (305-573-9292).

Local Miami resident Hulk Hogan has inked a deal to host NBC’s remake of American Gladiators. NBC is apparently in the remake business these days. According to TV Week:

Hogan made the rounds at NBC’s Burbank offices last week and has accepted the job. The deal is still being finalized, but sources say both parties are committed.

NBC sees Hogan as “the perfect fit” for the “Gladiators” revival, sources say. In addition to his experience as a physical performer during his years with the World Wrestling Federation, Hogan has proved he can draw viewers with sheer force of personality in his successful VH1 reality series “Hogan Knows Best.”

The network plans to showcase “Gladiators” sometime in midseason.

You’ve got to give it to Hulk Hogan, the man keeps himself relevant after all these years.

Miami, Hulk Hogan, American Gladiators, World Wrestling Federation

Today’s Gem is located at 599 Ocean Blvd., Golden Beach, FL. At only $10.9 million, all 5 Bedrooms and 5.5 Baths within 6,667 square feet can be yours.
Jill can hook you up.

Miami, Million Dollar Monday, Golden Beach

Today’s gem is located at 9901 S.W. 60 Court, Pinecrest, FL 33156. For $4.2 million, you get a 6 Bed, 7.5 Bath, 10,158 Sq. Ft. McMansion. Miguel can hook you up.

Miami, Million Dollar Monday, McMansion, Pinecrest, Miguel Sainz

This gem is located at 415 Centre Island, Golden Beach, FL. For only $4.25 million, this three bedroom, two bath with an incredible view is all yours. Sue can hook you up.

Miami, Golden Beach, 415 Centre Island, Million Dollar Monday, Sue Honowitz

Today’s gem is located at 194 South Island Drive. For $4,500,000 you get a 6 bedroom, 7 1/2 bath
home at just over 7,000.00 square feet. Sue can hook you up.

Miami, Million Dollar Monday, Real Estate, Golden Beach

I agree with Alex at SotP, USA Network’s Burn Notice has become one of my favorite summer shows. Next to Top Chef Miami, this Miami based show has me hooked. And others are watching the show too. According to the Herald, there will be a season two and it will be filmed here because of the break on the rent the city is giving the show.

The show’s monthly rent to the city: a relatively minuscule $7,000 a month for 107,000 of the expo center’s 152,000 square feet.

By comparison, North Miami’s Greenwich Studios — which bills itself as South Florida’s largest such facility — charges $1,500 per day for use of a 9,202-square foot stage.

Burn Notice producer Terry Miller acknowledged the city’s rent is ’’pretty much a gift.’’ The state also has pitched in, pledging at least $1.6 million in tax incentives to Burn Notice.

Numerous other successful TV shows, such as CSI: Miami and Nip/Tuck, use Miami’s skyline as their sexy ’’location’’ but film primarily in California.

That makes Burn Notice — the story of a CIA spy who solves crimes after being fired, or ’’burned’’ from the government — the first series since Miami Vice to film an entire season in South Florida and then get picked up for an additional season.

Miami leaders responded by holding a press conference during Thursday’s final day of filming, at which City Manager Pete Hernandez signed a lease extension with the show for another six months. Burn Notice likely will need until the middle of next year to complete season two, so the terms of those final months still must be negotiated.

Note to the producers of CSI: Miami: it’s rude to base your show here but not actually film it here. I think a boycott of this show is in order until they actually film it here.

Miami, Burn Notice, USA Network, CSI: Miami, Nip/Tuck

It’s Monday. Today’s lovely property is brought to you by Nelson. You can purchase this five bedroom, three bath, 4,400+ square foot home located at 520 Lakeview Court, Miami Beach, FL for a cool $3,500,000.

According to the site:

**REDUCED BELOW MARKET VALUE** Waterfront sited on double lot on very
private and desirable Lakeview area of Miami Beach. 175 feet
waterfront. Needs TLC, featuring huge pool with cabana house, separate
guest and staff rooms, two car garage, formal dining, marble floors and
winding stairs to spacious landing overlooking water.

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Miami resident Hulk Hogan and VH! reality show star has had a string of bad luck. His yellow Lamborghini Diablo VT "spontaneously" caught fire last November when son Nicholas was driving and over the weekend $100,000 worth of jewelry was stolen. Via the Herald.

Hogan was moving out of his home in the 2900 block of Bay Road on Thursday when jewelry — including a platinum diamond watch and some dog tags — vanished, according to a report filed with the Miami Beach Police Department.

Hogan’s son Nicholas told police officers he had left a watch and two necklaces wrapped in a T-shirt in his upstairs closet.

About 3:30 p.m., he went to retrieve the items. Gone.

Four maids and several movers were in the house at the time.

Hmmm. Son Nicholas sure is imputing some back luck on Hogan.

Miami, Hulk Hogan, Hogan Knows Best, VH1

Time for another edition of Million Dollar Monday. If you’ve got a couple of million bucks to drop on a house, Miami’s real estate market is your play ground. Today’s highlight is located at 9305 S.W. 122 Lane in the Falls area. For $2.1 million, you get 5 Bedrooms and 5 Baths at 5,415 Sq. Ft. In addition, it boasts a unique entrance with views of an elegantly designed pool, your own tennis court, meditation garden and gym. Lizzie can hook you up.

Miami, The Falls, Million Dollar Monday, Real Estate, Lizzie Padro

It’s Monday, and that means another edition of Million Dollar Monday. A look around Miami’s real estate market to see what a million bucks will get ya. Today’s highlight is in the heart of Coral Gables at 144 North Prospect Drive. All 5,480 square feet can be yours for $2,050,000.00. Yarit can hook you up.

Miami, Coral Gables, Million Dollar Monday, Real Estate, North Prospect Drive, Yarit

Via Contact Music, singer Amy Winehouse and hubby Blake Fielder-Civil are house hunting in the area.

Sources claim the city holds a lot of importance for the couple because it’s where they first fell in love. An insider tells British newspaper the Sun, "They love Miami, it has this draw for them. Amy is romantic and it is a special place for her because that is where they got married. It is ideal."

A celebrity moving to Miami, we can never have too many.

Listen to "Rehab".

Miami, Amy Winehouse, Blake Fielder-Civil

Yes, the pop singer has put his Miami Beach house on the market. For only $16.9 million, you can shake your bon bon and live la vida loca where Ricky and friends hung out. The house is located at 5130 North Bay Road. Pablo can hook you up.

Here’s a clip of a favorite.

Miami, South Beach, Ricky Martin, Christina Aguilera

Time for another edition of Million Dollar Monday. This lovely property can be yours for a cool $2.1 mil. It’s located at 415 Rovino Ave., Coral Gables. Judy can hook you up.

Miami, South Beach, Coral Gables