This is a public art piece by Spanish artist Manolo Valdés. He is known for his artistic style that…read morecombines art with history. Valdés has been featured in many museums and galleries. His pieces are displayed in Valencia, Spain; Place Vendome, Paris; Berkeley Square, London; Taipei, Taiwan and Dubai and now in Miami Beach. Valdés is an internationally known artist and his work is supposed to represent multicultralism in the city. This sculpture features a head surrounded by butterflies. Valdés inspiration came from a chance encounter with butterflies in New York. "One day, while strolling in Central Park, I saw a group of butterflies that had landed on top of a sculpture and the idea of the headpiece was born." There is a larger version of this sculpture in Sunny Isles called Mariposas. I love the whimsical nature of this piece. I am also a fan of Valdés Infanta Margarita statues. Butterflies is dressed up extra special this week in celebration of the floral art exhibition Fleurs De Villes Voyage, on display at the nearby Bal Harbour Shops. Large butterflies covered in pink and white flowers from Blake Roses Floral Designs have been added to Valdés sculpture. You can see the added display of flowers until March 12th.

I always enjoy discovering public art and this large green turtle put a smile on my face when I saw…read moreher near the beach in Surfside. Florida Loggerheads are the most common type of sea turtle in Florida and they are the mascot of the beach town Surfside, Florida. You can find artistic renderings of them all over including in front of the town hall. Sea turtles come to the beaches of Surfside to lay their eggs on the sand in May through October and the town takes protecting their nests very seriously. There were once millions of sea turtles but now they are a threatened species. Surfside is leading efforts in sea turtle research, conservation and advocacy. Plastic straws are banned in Surfside and they work closely with the Miami-Dade County Sea Turtle Conservation Program and third-party organizations like Debris Free Oceans and Miami is Not Plastic. This large green turtle can be found at the entrance at 95th Street. She is named Ké and was created by student artist Aylin Chaparro in partnership with the Miami International University of Art and Design. The installation honors the sea turtles who come to lay their eggs and Florida's first people, the Tequesta who lived in the area now known as Surfside for 2,000 years. The Tequesta became extinct through disease and slavery when the Spanish came to Florida in the 1500's. Ké is the middle syllable of the Tequesta word Tekesta meaning planet earth. I love the history and environmental message of this piece. Ké is standing guard over the beach to remind everyone who comes to the area to protect the nesting sea turtles and respect the earth.

The rooms are very tiny and very expensive almost $700 per room per night the furniture all rubbed…read moreoff and very sticky. The carpet is all stained. No place to put anything special if you are shaboss observant and you want to eat with your wife in the room and not pay the 600 exorbitant fee for two Shabbos meals that the hotel provides there's no place to sit and eat no place to put a griddle for Shabbos a tiny refrigerator that cannot hold anything in it I have to pay extra to one of the Bell boys to go find me a refrigerator that I should be able to put in my Shabbos food Porch is full of spiderwebs. Nothing to see even though it's on the Bayside water smells from fish. At night. They charge you hotel fee $150 even though you don't use anything you can't even use the pool for Shabbos because you're a observant and they charge it for you. Valet parking is very expensive. It's $40 a day. The only good about this hotel is if you are observant that you have a way to pray Shabbos, don't waste your money and go someplace else for that money maybe an Airbnb Also, the breakfast is nothing to talk about not enough bread very slow service no assortment of sliced cheese No cake, no pastries even though the breakfast is free I had better breakfast in cheaper hotels

The carpets in the room were stained and the room was musty…read more Breakfast buffet was minimal at best. Vinegary, sulfur smelling eggs. Many children just grabbing things- no manners and parents didn't seem to care.

Love this studio and how it offers something for women of all ages. I'm in my late 50s and…read moreespecially enjoy the adult zumba, circle mobility and adult ballet classes. The teachers are excellent and make everyone feel welcome. A++

Awesome little dance school! My little girl loves it and has made some great friends there…read more Recommend!

Amazing! What a place to see beautiful pieces of art at the gallery located in Wynwood, also known…read moreas Miami's art district. It has a very modern design and decor. I enjoyed viewing all of the unique pieces of art and collections. The gallery frequently changes its artwork and exhibits. I was greeted with kindness and knowledge by the gallery team. A must go to explore and immerse yourself in quality art. I definitely will be back when I am in the Miami area of Wynwood.

If there is something Wynwood doesn't lack of is art in all shapes and colors. I love all the art…read moregalleries opening in this area. The Wall Art Gallery is not the exception and I enjoy their art collection. While pricing is kind of prohibitive, it costs nothing to enjoy the fine art they have. Looking forward to my next time at this place to see if they have refreshed their collection. All in all, I appreciate the work of those artists and the Wall Art Gallery for offering a place to exhibit those.

Hotel is not ADA compliant. No elevators anywhere. Had issues with the shower not turning off.read more

Beyond DISGUSTING! Torn carpet, torn wallpaper, paint chipping, mold in the shower and filthy…read more Left immediately after I walked into the room. I was told that night that Amanda , the manager, would contact me about a refund. That never happened. Called her several times and no call back. No idea who is writing these fake reviews!!

If you are coming to Miami, and your calendar is manageable, make your visit land on Second…read moreSaturday. If you make it on Second Saturday, well, all galleries are open late, and many galleries offer free drinks. Many galleries also have cash bars, if you really want to hang. If you like walking around, this could be a problem. The streets are packed with art lovers. If you like to sit down, this could also be a problem. It's overcrowded, and finding a seat may be a hard commodity to find, but don't lose hope. If you come to Second Saturday, you'll have fun.

Had a great day with my family during the wynwood event! I'm a Miami lyfer and I love what wynwood…read morehas become, also excited for the future development that's in store for this downtown area. If ever vacationing in Miami must come by to check out art, food, and culture!

I always get chills driving thru Surfside on Collins Ave and 87th...remembering the tragic collapse…read moreof the 12 story Champlain Towers condo building killing 98 people at 1:14 am. Most were asleep at that time. This was national news for weeks. Only three individuals were pulled alive from the debris in the immediate aftermath. It was very upsetting to us as we live very close by there and frequently drive by. This happened 4 years ago. There is a new building going up now. Surfside is a small one-square mile oceanfront area that is a walkable, residential beach town located between Miami Beach and Bal Harbour. It is known for its quiet, family-friendly atmosphere, pristine beaches, luxury oceanfront condos and charming downtown with unique shops and restaurants. It offers a mix of luxury and small-town appeal, with beautiful parks, and public art installations like the "turtles" on a corner of Collins Ave. It is so pretty there during the Christmas season with all the lights up. Many tourists stay in Surfside instead of South Beach because it is more peaceful and quiet.

These are pictures of outside the Surfside community center. As it is a coastal community, the…read moreTown of Surfside has made it a part of its mission to save the planet--and with that, Florida Loggerhead sea turtles. That is why turtle art features outside. This multi-purpose Community Center was built with amenities that include a recreational pool with lap lanes, plunge pool and slide, children's activity pool, and Jacuzzi. Additional amenities include two multipurpose rooms to host a variety of activities and programs for all ages. It is also equipped with locker room facilities, family restrooms, and a first aid station. To the east of the center is a green space, the perfect setting for party rentals and community events. Enjoy a snack or bite to eat at the onsite snack bar and grill. Since the opening in June 2011, the Community Center is home to the Parks and Recreation and Tourist Bureau administrative offices.

I cannot recommend this tour enough! We had Toni as our guide for the Little Havana Food Tour. She…read morewas so energetic and knowledgeable, and so prepared! She brought ponchos so we could continue on as it rained. It was beautiful to learn about and see this neighborhood through the eyes of someone who grew up here. Toni knows so much history and seemed to know so many of the people, too! The tour has so much food - I was honestly more than full at the end and I didn't even finish all of my portions. I think it was a really good range of drinks, desserts, and food. Even though that coffee cup looks small, that's a full serving size and it was strong! I really really appreciate that this tour not only accommodated for vegetarians but also chose options for me that were realllllly good. Instead of the cubano, I had these fried plantain cups stuffed with veggies. They were SO good and seasoned well! And the spinach and cheese empanada was also amazing. My friend who got the meat options also loved her food. This tour is the perfect way to learn more about Cuban history, the history of the neighborhood, see all the street art, watch a game at domino park, and experience some of the best food in Miami. I cannot recommend this enough!!!

My mother and I had such a wonderful time in Miami Little Havana food and culture tour! We tasted…read moreempanadas, Cuban coffee, Cuban sandwiches, Cuba mojitos, sugarcane juice, guava pastries, and churros. We even stopped by a cigar store and learned all about cigar making while watching a woman roll cigars. We stopped and learned about Cuba, antiques cars, the various murals, famous Cubans in history and so much more. It was an informative tour in such a fun way! The time went by so quickly and it wouldn't have been the same experience without Mariela as our guide. She is so passionate and knowledgeable. Her energy was so upbeat. I think this a great tour for visitors who want to learn about a culture that shapes Miami as well as locals who want to learn about a neighborhood they may not know the ins and outs of. Mariels brought Cuba to us and we can't thank her enough! We highly recommend this tour!

It's luxury and has all the expected attendants and amenities. There are abundance of Zionists…read morestrutting around so maybe it's owned by them? I'm not impressed as I used to be by luxury and extreme service for your every need. But I had a lovely time with my friends and the price tag is a pain but oh well.

Fabulous hotel with wonderful service and nice people but if you're going to try and get a good…read morenights sleep, don't spend thousands of dollars to go there. We were there for four nights and after three nights of not being able to sleep because of people having parties on their balcony several floors away and next-door to our room, we notified the staff. On that third night they said they sent somebody but they didn't quiet down next door and kept trying to come into our room through the adjoining door. We were assured the party had left and our fourth night was very quiet. Dallas said she would escalate our situation and that it was not acceptable. When we left, we were told that we received an email and we did not and that we were offered a ride to the airport which we were not, and we just left with a big bad taste in our mouths after choosing this property for our respite. It again it's a beautiful property, but the staff did not handle the situation and admittedly they didn't learn of the noise until the third night but we lost three nights of sleep and would never go there again or recommended to any of our friends. The only thing we ever offered was a soft pillow for that fourth night. Definitely not worth the money left the hotel with a bad taste in our mouths. As we were leaving, we were also told our situation would be escalated. Offering a ride to the airport for three nights of no sleep is not an adequate resolution. Not impressed!