Below is what happened in Miami, Florida this week, as reported on Miami Beach 411 and from other places across the web.

From Miami Beach 411:

• A Guy’s Guide to Getting Into Clubs This is where my tried and tested plan comes into play.  Scan the crowd, and if you see a few pretty, scantily clad girls, chat them up and offer to pay their cover if they pretend to be part of your group.  If they seem indecisive, throw in a round of drinks as well. [...]
• What To Do On A Rainy Afternoon It’s that time of year again: as the mercury starts rising, the afternoon monsoon returns.  But not to worry! A little thunderstorm needn’t put a damper on your vacation.  Here are a few things to do when the skies turn grey. [...]
• Nothing Sweeter than Beating Yankee Fans - VIDEO The Marlins took two out of three from the Yankees this weekend. And a victory over a New York team is the sweetest victory a South Florida sports fan can have. [...]
• TripAdvisor Says Miami Tour Company Is The #3 Best Attraction I am thrilled to announce, TripAdvisor’s Popularity Index has ranked Miami Tour Company #3 of 119 attractions in Miami.  Currently, Vizcaya is first, Thriller boat tour is second, and our tour company is in third place. [...]
• Unarmed Tourist Shot Dead By Police; Family Wants Answers Two brothers from Virginia come down to Miami with their girlfriends for a few days of vacation. One of them is shot and killed by a police officer. He was unarmed. That same officer kills another man four days later. [...]

More News From Around The Web:

Local

• Police officer involved in 2 shooting deaths in 4 days, Carlos Miller
• Mobster Al Malnik Says He’s Executor To Michael Jackson’s Will, Daily Pulp
• Ashes laid to rest at sea (Video), Sun Sentinel
• Driving in Miami, 305: Misadventures in the MIA

Real Estate

• Shaq Finally Sells Star Island Manse for $16M, Kevin Tomlinson
• Condo priced have plummeted, though sales remain steady, Miami Today

Sports

• Gloria and Emilio bring entertainment to Dolphins, The Business of Sports

Travel & Recreation

• Drew Barrymore and that Mac Guy at Delano, Scene in the Tropics
• A New Owner for the Regent Bal Harbour?, All Purpose Dark
• Thrifting in Hialeah, 305: Misadventures in the MIA
• A hot afternoon in the Redlands, Mango & Lime
• Loose Cannons: July 2, 2009, Miami Bike Scene

Food, Nightlife & Entertainment

• Thanks, Miami New Times!, Miami Fever
• Photographs – Life Is Art & Zen Village Art of Healing, Soul of Miami
• A Snack @ Sosta, All Purpose Dark
• Mojito Review – Lucky Strike, South Beach, Miamism
• New Restaurants in the Gables, Coral Gables
• Food: Kafa Café, Sex and the Beach
• Craving Some Mexican?, South Florida Traveler
• Nighttime Beach Picnic Deconstructed, Foodtastick

Other Items

• Good Cat, Restaurant Gal
• I’m a crappy blogger, Blind Mind
• Battle for the Neighborhood, Brickell Life
• Screwed by the Herald, Random Pixels
• SFDB’s Most Likely’s, South Florida Daily Blog

Hot Topics From Our Forum

• Which Latin American countries/cities are similar to Miami?
• Michael Jackson in Cardiac Arrest
• Crazy Marlins Fans (Picture)
• Miami neighborhood ranked third in country for most dangerous
• Protest Against Murder of Husien Shehada
• Elope to Miami
• Mass to Miami… hopefully in October
• Healthcare: Is it a right?
• Questions on Banking, Cell Phone Companies, Cable TV & Internet
• Wolfsonian- Empty Floors
• Wife’s big 40th birthday
• Tips on smoothly getting in to a Miami club
• VIP at Club Space
• Best Italian Restaurant in South Florida (Miami-Dade or Broward)

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