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MONDAY, 18 JULY 2016
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Today's High
Temp: 88° F/31.1° C
Miami Beach Surf Temp: 80° F/26.6° C
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JULY/AUGUST TEMPTATION
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Greater Miami
and the Beaches is renowned for luxury spas that are ranked among the
"Best Spas in America." Celebrate with us during July and
August as we feature Miami Spa Month where you can enjoy special
treatments for $109 at Miami's premier spas.
For more GMCVB Marketing Programs, visit MiamiTemptations.com.
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DID YOU KNOW...
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In 1944,
the Miami-Dade Park and Recreation Department established the Fruit & Spice Park as the only garden park of its kind
in the U.S. on 32 acres of fertile farmland in the area known as the
Redland. It is internationally known for its more than 500 varieties
of exotic and subtropical fruit, nut, spice and herb trees and
shrubs. Visitors can sample and learn about many of these varieties
and take daily guided tours and naturalist-led workshops.
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MIAMI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT (MIA)
#1 in Airline
Carriers in the U.S.
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MIA Wins Telly Awards for its Mobile App 2.0 Video
The Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) received a 2016 Telly Award
for its MIA Airport Official 2.0 mobile app video. The airport’s
upgraded mobile app was launched in February. As part of its outreach
efforts to educate users on all of the new app features, MDAD – in
partnership with Diamond View Studios – produced, wrote and directed
the video tutorial.
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PORTMIAMI
Cruise
Capital of the World™
Always was.
Always will be.
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PortMiami to Host World's Largest Cruise Ships
According to the
Miami Herald, A new Royal Caribbean cruise terminal will
bring world’s largest cruise ships to PortMiami, thanks to a
partnership between the line and Miami-Dade County. Partnership deal
will go to a final vote before the Miami-Dade County Commission on
July 6, 2016. Royal Caribbean Cruises and Miami-Dade County recently
announced that they have reached a deal to build one of the biggest
cruise terminals in the country at PortMiami, a move that will —
finally — bring Royal Caribbean International’s massive Oasis-class ships
home.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE CORNER
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Miami Begins with Me
Customer Service Champion Program
Register today for our next training session!
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GETTING AROUND TOWN
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Miami-Dade Transit Tracker App
The free Miami-Dade Transit Tracker App makes it easier
than ever to have a fun-filled Miami-Dade County vacation on public
transit. Metrorail, Metrobus and Metromover offer excellent travel
value in Miami. They connect you from airport to hotel to scores of
popular tourist destinations, by rail or by road. It’s a big system,
but the MDT Tracker App puts it all in order for you. Download MDT Tracker App from the App Store or Google Play now!
More Than Just A Ride To The Airport
Now your SuperShuttle pick-up is faster and more
efficient than ever with their new App! Faster booking &
check-in, secure transactions and you can even locate your shuttle!
SuperShuttle is the “official” airport shuttle operator at MIA and
has “exclusive” curb side access at the MIA arrivals terminal. Their
service offers shared-ride or private transportation to or from the
airport, ports, hotel, home, or office. You can download the App and
book your ride or call 305/871-2000.
More Options Than Ever
No matter where you’re headed, getting around Miami and
Beaches is easier than ever thanks to new and exciting transportation
options. From the Citi Bike program operated by DECOBIKE to the free
trolley service available in several neighborhoods, quality taxi and
limousine service and the ultra-convenient Miami METROMOVER and
METRORAIL including direct service to MIA—we promise you’ll get
there. Miami will soon enjoy access to high speed rail thanks to the
new GoBrightline train service connecting the destination with other
major cities in Florida.
Digitally Dispatched Car Sharing Services
The popularity of this type of service available through
mobile apps continues to grow for companies such as UBER, which is
now available in 45 countries and more than 270 cities around the
world. A similar service is offered by LYFT in more than 90 cities
enabling passengers who need a ride to request one from drivers who
have an available car.
Get a Taxi in One App
ZabCab, ZabCab Driver, and ZabCab Front Desk are
companion apps for consumers, drivers and businesses. They work
together to help passengers find taxis – and taxi drivers to find
passengers – quickly and easily from a smartphone. They are available
to download at the App Store and Google Play.
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CORPORATE PARTNER
ANNIVERSARIES
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A strong CVB begins with a strong partnership base. The
support of our corporate partners aids us in promoting Greater Miami
and the Beaches to the world. Join us in recognizing the GMCVB's
Corporate Partners who are celebrating their membership anniversary
this month:
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BIRTHDAYS
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The GMCVB
wishes a happy birthday to our friends and family...
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GMCVB PHOTO ALBUM
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GMCVB Team members are busy selling and promoting
Greater Miami and The Beaches at home and around the world. Click
through to see recent photos of the GMCVB Team in action.
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RESOURCE CENTER
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Travel Updates
• Mobile Passport Control App at Miami International
Airport (MIA)
• Get in the Fast Lane at MIA! TSA Pre-Check Now Available for
Southwest Airlines and JetBlue
Local
Interest
• Florida Tax Watch Study Details Benefits of Expanding
Florida Tourism
• National Travel and Tourism a Big Win for Industry
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COUNTDOWN
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Days
until:
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14
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15th Annual Miami Spice
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43
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La Cita de las Americas
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68
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AfrICANDO
2016 Trade & Investment Conference and Trade Show
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83
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Miami Broward Carnival
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137
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Art of Black Miami
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139
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Carnival Vista arrives at PortMiami
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332
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WorldOutGames 2017
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358
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MLB Midsummer Classic 88th All-Star Game
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1295
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Super Bowl LIV 2020
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ABOUT THE PUBLISHER
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William D. Talbert III, CDME
President and
CEO,
Greater Miami
Convention &
Visitors Bureau
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TOP STORY -
2016 OVERVIEW: KEY INDUSTRY INDICATORS
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During
January – April 2016, the number of Greater Miami’s overnight
visitors reached record levels with a +1.8 percent increase compared
to the same time last year.
Rankings
among Top 25 markets also remained strong for January – May 2016, as
Greater Miami held the #3 slots in Revenue Per Available Room
(RevPar) and Average Daily Room Rate (ADR) while ranking #5 in
Occupancy.
Employment
figures for May 2016 also remained strong with a 2.7 percent increase
in Accommodations & Food Service jobs and a 2.2 percent increase
in Leisure and Hospitality jobs.
Additional Hotel Statistics for
the destination during January - May 2016 also included positive
increases in the numbers of Rooms Available and Rooms Sold, growing
4.1 and 2.5 percent respectively.
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Record Overnight Visitors
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January - April 2016
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% Change vs. 2015
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3,644,140
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+1.8%
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Ranking Among Top 25 U.S. Markets for Jan-May
2016
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#3
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RevPar
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#3
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Average
Daily Rate
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#5
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Occupancy
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Accommodations & Food Service Jobs
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May
2016
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% Change vs. 2015
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123,400
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+2.7%
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Leisure & Hospitality Jobs
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May
2016
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% Change vs. 2015
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137,200
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+2.2%
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Hotel Statistics
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January
- May 2016
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% Change vs. 2015
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-1.5%
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-2.6%
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-4.1%
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+4.1%
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+2.5%
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HEADLINES THIS WEEK
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It's Time to Spa! GMCVB's 9th Annual Miami Spa Month
Returns July 1, 2016
Miami Spa Month, one of GMCVB’s most popular monthly Temptations
programs, returns to the destination beginning July 1, 2016!
Greater Miami and the Beaches is renowned for luxury spas that
rank among the “Best in America,” and are beloved by spa
connoisseurs around the world.
WWE
Entertainment Ranks #21, #22 and
#25 in Nielsen's Cable Top 25 Ratings for the Week Ending July
10, 2016
WWE's
WrestleMania Week drew record-breaking crowds to
Miami and Beaches in April 2012. Nielsen ratings are the
audience measurement systems developed by the Nielsen Company in
an effort to determine the audience size and composition of TV
programming in the United States.
GMCVB
President & CEO to be Featured Guest on “Eat This, Drink
That, Go” TV/Radio Show with Jimmy Cefalo on July 19, 2016
GMCVB President & CEO William D. Talbert, III, CDME will be a
featured guest at a taping of the “Eat This, Drink That, Go”
radio/TV Show with Jimmy Cefalo on July 19, 2016 – the show will
be broadcast on Saturday, July 23, 2016. The show airs on WIOD 610 AM,
iHeartRadio
and The Beach
Channel from 8-10 a.m.
GMCVB
President & CEO to Welcome the Host Global Alliance’s Global
Forum at Turnberry Isle Miami on July 22, 2016
GMCVB President & CEO William D. Talbert, III, CDME will be
welcoming participants of the Host Global Alliance’s (HGA) 4th
Annual Global Forum on July 22, 2016 at Turnberry Isle Miami. In
previous years the HGA Global Forum has included highly rated
sessions on top educational topics, including human trafficking
and event cybersecurity.
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Zoo
Miami Unveils New $19 million Entry Plaza on July 15, 2016
On July 15, 2016, the
GMCVB joined Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez,
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Dennis C. Moss, other elected
officials, Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation & Open Spaces
Deptartment Director Jack Kardys, Zoo Miami’s Ron Magill and the
Zoo Miami Foundation to unveil the new 1.5 acre Entry Plaza.
SwimShow
Takes Center Stage in Miami Beach July 16-19, 2016
The Miami Beach Convention Center continues hosting the world's
largest and most important tradeshow for the swimwear industry.
The SwimShow, organized by the Swimwear Association of Florida,
returns to Miami Beach through July 19, 2016.
TSA
Precheck Enrollment July 19-23, 2016
A TSA Precheck enrollment event in the Miami area has been
scheduled for the week of July 19-23, 2016. The site will be
located at the Hilton, Miami Airport, located at 5101 Blue Lagoon
Drive, Miami, FL 33126 USA and will be open for enrollments
during the following hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Thursday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Common
Threads 2nd Annual Cooking For Life Sunday Brunch to be Held
September 25, 2016
Common Threads’ 2nd Annual Cooking for Life Sunday Brunch, hosted
by Miami Chef Michelle Bernstein and Alberto M. Carvalho,
Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, features a
select group of the country’s most renowned chefs, all to support
our mission of empowering children and families to get them
cooking for life!
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GMCVB UPDATES
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Advertising
& Digital Marketing
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Website
Traffic Boost due to Special Offers
In May, the Special Offers section of MiamiandBeaches.com saw a
32 percent increase in page views over the previous month, mainly
due to interest in Miami Museum Month offers, as well as Special
Offer media promotions.
It’s So
Miami Campaign
The It’s So Miami branding campaign is expected to generate 1.3M
impressions for the month July.
Share
Vote Miami 2016 Video on Social Media for Chance to Win Miami
Vacation
On
Tuesday, June 12, 2016 the GMCVB hosted the Vote Miami campaign
rally in New York City. The event gave the public the chance to
“Vote Miami” and win instant prizes, including a chance to enter
to win a trip for two to Miami.
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Sports
Tourism
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2016
FISU World University Netball Championships
Miami was the proud host of the Fédération Internationale du
sport Universitaire's (FISU) World University Netball
Championships played on the campus of St. Thomas University
through July 17, 2016.
City
Bikes IRONMAN 70.3 Miami Returns October 23, 2016
City Bikes IRONMAN 70.3 Miami, set for October 23, 2016, promises
to deliver an exciting race, and is a great choice for athletes
seeking a big city event experience in a major urban center. The
course starts out on beautiful Biscayne Bay for a single-loop,
1.2-mile swim near PortMiami.
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Convention
Sales & Services
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GMCVB
Convention Sales Sells and Promotes Greater Miami and the Beaches
to Meetings Professionals in Washington, D.C.
GMCVB
Convention Sales Team will be in the nation’s capital on July 18,
2016 for the Professional Conference Management Association’s
(PCMA) Capital Chapter Reboot event. Session topics will cover
professional development, network security at meetings and
conferences and more.
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Travel
Industry Sales
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GMCVB
Sells Greater Miami and Beaches During Annual UK Sales Mission
GMCVB Travel Industry Sales Team traveled to the UK July 11-15,
2016 for the Annual UK Sales Mission to London and Dublin. The
Team was joined by six GMCVB partners: JW Marriott, Charles
Group, South Beach Group, Grand Beach Hotels, Hard Rock and Miami
Seaquarium.
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Media
Relations & Promotions
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#VoteMiami2016
This Campaign Season
In the spirit of the
upcoming 2016 election season, the GMCVB officially kicked off
its national #VoteMiami2016 campaign in New York City igniting
Americans to stand up for their right to take vacation!
Coinciding with the campaign, the GMCVB launched a fun,
interactive video component encouraging Americans to keep
vacation alive and vote 3-0-5! Everyone is encouraged to view the
video here.
GMCVB
Media Relations Hosts Meetings Incentive Press Tour
GMCVB Media Relations will be hosting a group of international
journalists from Latin America, Europe and the U.S. July 19-23,
2016 for the MICE with a Sports Twist press tour. During their
visit, the writers will experience Miami’s unique meetings and
incentive venues, programs and our sports opportunities for
corporate and leisure groups.
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Multicultural
Tourism & Development
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GMCVB
Multicultural Tourism Vice President Discusses Heritage Tourism
Updates with Hotel Concierges
GMCVB Multicultural Tourism Vice President Connie Kinnard was
joined by Ed Ponder of The Betsy South Beach and members of the
GMCVB’s Multicultural Committee at a dinner hosted at The Betsy
Hotel with various concierges from South Beach hotels on July 13,
2016.
Miami New
Times Iron Fork Miami Spice Kickoff Event to Serve up
Multicultural Experience at the AmericaAirlines Arena on July 28,
2016
The GMCVB in collaboration with New Times Iron Fork will host the
2016 New Times Iron Fork Miami Spice Kick Off Event at the
America Airlines Arena July 28, 2016. The highly anticipated
event is expected to draw thousands of diners and food lovers
from across Greater Miami.
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GMCVB
Partnership Events & Opportunities
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GMCVB Partner
Networking Luncheon at Perez Art Museum Miami
On July 6, 2016, the GMCVB hosted a successful July Partner
Networking Luncheon at Verde located at the Perez Art Museum
Miami.
GMCVB
Partner Networking Luncheon
Thursday, July 21, 2016
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Marlins Diamond Club @ Marlins Park
501 Marlins Way
Miami, FL, 33125 USA
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Global Network News
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GMCVB representatives
domestically and all around the globe promote Greater Miami as
the premier destination for leisure and business. Read their
updates here.
• Caribbean
• Europe
• Latin America
• U.S. & Canada
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CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
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July
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7/1-8/31
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Miami
Spa Month
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7/14-7/18
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Miami
Beach Bruthaz
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7/16-7/19
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SwimShow
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7/19
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Wynwood
Art Walk, Second Saturdays
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7/20
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2016
Miami Spice Mash-Up/Mix-Up Round Two
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7/21
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Dance
Band Night at The Bandshell - Summer Folk Dance Intensive
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7/22
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Big
Night in Little Haiti
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7/22-7/24
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Miami
Marlins Vs. New York Mets
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7/23
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6th
Annual Overtown Music and Arts Festival
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7/27
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Miami
Short Film Festival: Focus on Argentina
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7/28
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New
Times Iron Fork Miami Spice 2016 Kickoff Event
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MEETINGS
AND CONVENTIONS
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Meetings
& Conventions
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Meeting
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Date
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Venue
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Attend.
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National
Association of Minority Automobile Dealers - 2016 Annual
Membership Meeting
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7/19-7/22
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Fontainebleau Miami
Beach
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350
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