Photo of the Day: Horse Racing

  

Wild horses usually give birth in mid to late spring, but racing horses are bred to be born as close to January 1 as possible. This will give them a size advantage when competing against other horses born later in the year.

Photo of the Day: Horse Racing at Gulfstream Park

Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino, in Hallandale Beach, Florida, is home to one of the premier racetracks in the country.

Photo of the Day: Miami River and Biscayne Bay

The Miami River flows from the terminus of the Miami Canal near the Miami International Airport to Biscayne Bay. This less than 6 miles long river is considered one of the shortest working rivers in the United States, but has long been used for recreational watercrafts as well as small cargo ships destined for the Bahamas and other Caribbean islands. In recent years, there has been a move to clean up and improve the river’s overall condition. The renewed interest in improving and developing areas along the river is starting to attract new shops, restaurants, and residences close to the banks of the Miami River, which may very well be the next real estate frenzy in Miami.

Mother's Day at InterContinental Doral

Did you know it’s been 100 years since President Woodrow Wilson signed the bill recognizing Mother’s Day as a U.S. national holiday?

Of course you did, and if you’re still looking for just the right place to share this special day with your mom, the InterContinental Hotel in Doral is hosting a great brunch at a great price. In addition to their all-you-can-eat brunch buffet, the hotel will also hold a hat fashion contest that’s sure to bring a fun-filled afternoon for the entire family. 

 

 

Photo of the Day: Bayfront Park, Miami

Bayfront Park is a 32-acre public park in the heart of Downtown Miami. Overlooking the blue waters of Biscayne Bay, the park is host to numerous events throughout the year, including Miami’s official New Year’s Eve Party, America’s Birthday Bash on the fourth of July, the annual Ultra Music Festival, and the National Red Bull Flugtag competition, to name a few. Within the park is the Klipsch Amphitheatre, which also hosts a number of open air events and concerts, some of which have included internationally renowned artists like Maroon 5, Robert Plant, and the Goo Goo Dolls.  

Photo of the Day: Metromover over Biscayne Boulevard

The Miami Metromover is one of only three of its kind in the United States. The other two are in Detroit and Jacksonville. The Miami Metromover is considered the most successful example of a downtown automated people mover system, and the best part of it is that it’s absolutely free to riders. It provides a fast and easy way to travel within the greater downtown areas and adjacent Brickell, Park West and Omni neighborhoods.    

Photo of the Day: Miami-Dade Road Construction

The SR 826 / SR 836 Interchange reconstruction is a 5-year road improvement project designed to alleviate the congested interchange between the north-south Palmetto and east-west Dolphin expressways in the heart of Miami-Dade County. The massive four-level interchange project includes construction of several new bridges, reconstruction of more than 5 miles of highway to provide additional lanes, and modifications to Flagler Street and Milam Dairy Road.

The launching gantry in this photo is 460 feet long and weighs approximately 475 tons. It’s used for efficient assemblage of tight radius segmental bridges like the ones being built for the SR 826/SR 836 reconstruction project. It moves from one pier to the next, ensuring each pre-fabricated bridge segment fits precisely with its adjacent segments. A truly impressive structure for modern-day bridge building.