From the village website:
Residents are advised that Miami-Dade County Department of Public Works (PWD) is in the process of replacing the existing seven (7) fiberglass toll booths at the Rickenbacker Toll Plaza with new stainless steel toll booths. The project includes upgrading toll plaza’s electrical service, demolishing existing concrete slabs and constructing a new slab for each toll booth. Unfortunately, we can only replace one booth at a time. The project will continue until further notice.
PWD will strive to minimize the negative impact on vehicular traffic. Motorists should expect delays on weekends as certain lane(s) may be out of service.
Transponder pass lane locations may shift as toll booth replacement continues. Residents and other pass holders also are reminded that transponder lanes may be converted to transponder/cash accepted lanes during periods of heavy traffic onto the Causeway.
For more information, contact:
Delfin A. Molins
Public Information Officer
Miami-Dade County Public Works Department
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 1610
Miami, Florida 33128
(305) 375-1682
The Neptune Memorial Reef, located a few miles off Key Biscayne, is acting as an underwater cemetary for those who loved the sea. Click here for more info.
Mel and I decided to celebrate our first anniversary a few days early, so we went to Abokado for dinner over the weekend. Neither of us had been before and we were both amazed at the quality and inventiveness of the food.
The restaurant offers a fusion of Japanese and Latin American cuisine. We were increasingly impressed by each of the courses, starting with a sampler plate of Tiraditos (similar to sashimi), and then the Abokado Nachos (spicy tuna and avocado atop a tempura-fried shiso leaf), followed by chorizo-stuffed calamari (’nuff said), and topped off with the allstar of the night: Pasilla Chile Braised Short Ribs.
We also tried a selection of drinks, including a dessert wine, and we ordered the churros for dessert. All delicious.
The atmosphere and service were all top-notch as well. All in all a great spot to dine, and located close to home just over the causeway in Mary Brickell Village.
Abokado
Mary Brickell Village
900 South Miami Avenue
Miami, Fl., 33130
T 305.347-3700
Open Sun.-Wed. 12:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. and Thu- Sat. 12:00 p.m.-midnight
E-mail: abokado_miami_brickell@abokadosushi.com
Map and Directions
Entrees priced in the $25-$30 range.
The Islander News reports that the “SunSmart Sprint”, a 5K Run/Walk to benefit melanoma awareness and research, will be starting at 7am on Saturday in Crandon Park. The event is presented by the Miami Department of Dermatology. Call (954) 384-7521 for more info.
For Saturday night, Winn-Dixie is sponsoring a Trivia Night to benefit the Key Biscayne K-8 Center PTA. It’s being held at 7pm (games begin 7:45) at a private home on Harbor Point, and admission is $40 per person. For more info, contact Jackie Kellogg at 305-361-0001 or j_gross_kellogg@hotmail.com.
Sunday morning, if you’re trying to get on or off the island, be aware that a Triathlon will be taking place, starting in Crandon Park and making its way to the Virginia Key area before turning back.
Event: Tri-Miami Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, and Duathlon
Date: May 4, 2008 – Sunday
Time: 6:30AM-9:30AM
Contact: James Martincak, M-DC PWD Superintendent
Phone: (305) 361-2833
Email: jamber@miamidade.gov
