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The Redlands

Redland, long known also as the Redlands or the Redland, is a historic unincorporated community and agricultural area in Miami-Dade County, Florida, located about 20 miles southwest of downtown Miami and just northwest of Homestead.

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Free Homestead Trolley to the National Parks

The Homestead National Parks Trolley Special Holiday service returns every day December 26-31, 2022. In addition to the holiday trolley service, the regular season trolley will run from January 7 to April 9, 2023 and will continue to offer a free guided trolley tour from Downtown Homestead to Everglades and Biscayne National Parks with an …

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Miami breweries: Free and cheap tours, tastings around town

For the past few years, the brewery scene in Miami has become the talk of the town – with many of them becoming regular hangout spots where patrons can sip on cold suds, enjoy great eats, and participate in games and activities.  Aside from offering some of the best craft beers in the area, oftentimes, …

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U-pick farms: Where to find them in Miami & South Florida

Make a fun day out of visiting u-pick farms throughout Miami and South Florida, where you can pluck your own fruit and vegetables straight from the plants. It’s fun, cheap and fresh. Find strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, star fruit, lychee, herbs, flowers and more. We encourage you to try the tropical fruits, such as mamey, …

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Local favorite Robert is Here reopens store to shoppers

Good news for fans of Robert is Here: The family run operation in Homestead has reopened its store to shoppers! So now you can walk the aisles, peruse at your leisure, and get your fruit, veggies and that yummy milkshake you’ve been craving.  To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the …

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Miami outdoor markets and flea markets

We may miss out on the bright-hued changing of the leaves but fall still happens in Miami and the cooler weather makes it the ideal time to visit outdoor markets. Even with our warm weather, several of the flea markets and outdoor markets continue year-round while others open only during fall months and during that …

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