Everybody likes the beaches in Miami , but not everybody likes the noise and party ambience in some areas like South Beach. One good alternative is 30 minutes north at Hollywood beach where real estate prices in this area are more interesting. This place has a very long boardwalk full of restaurants and little hotels. This area is not yet invaded by the high buildings like Sunny Isles so it is like a little town neighborhood. If you choose to stay in this wonderful place for your vacations, you can try the Caribbean Resort by the Ocean. Check this pictures:
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In 1562, Jean Ribault (jawn re BOW) was sent from France to Florida in order to explore the area and begin a new colony. His lieutenant was Rene Laudonnière. Ribault sailed with three ships that carried one hundred fifty people: Huguenots, or French Protestants. France wanted to control this new land and drive out the Spanish settlers.
Ribault landed near the St. Augustine area. As he sailed further north, he found a river that was called the St. Johns River. Because he did not like the river's Spanish name, he renamed it the "River of May." (Today, it is known again as the St. Johns River.) At the mouth of the river, Ribault built a stone monument to mark his visit and claim it for France. Afterwards, Ribault continued north to a place in South Carolina that he called Port Royal. Here, the Huguenots built a fort and named it Charlesfort, in honor of their king. Before long, the supplies began to dwindle, so Ribault sailed back to France to gather more. Much to his dismay, religious conflict had broken out and he was unable to raise any money for supplies. Ribault went to Queen Elizabeth of England for help. She had him arrested for establishing a French Colony in Spanish Territory. He was put in a London prison. Rene Laudonnière builds Fort Caroline During the time that Jean Ribault was in prison, Rene Laudonnière (wren AY day law dun YAIR) was sent to rescue Charlesfort in South Carolina. Laudonnière led an expedition of 304 Huguenot colonists. The Huguenots were excited about moving to a new colony where they would have freedom to worship. Life was difficult for the Protestant Huguenots in Catholic France. When they arrived at the mouth of the St. Johns River in Florida, they stopped there and built a triangle-shaped fort for protection. They called it Fort Caroline. At first, the colony prospered. The French ships were well stocked with cattle, supplies, and tools. On board were farmers, artisans, women, and children. Laudonnière set out to explore the interior of this new territory. Initially, he established good relations with the Timucuan Indians. Soon, however, supplies ran short and the French colony was unable to get food from the natives. Some of the colonists no longer believed in Laudonnière's leadership. They stole boats and sailed south to become pirates and raid Spanish treasure ships. Most of the colonists at Fort Caroline decided to go home to France. The French colony was in trouble. Jean Ribault returns to Florida After Ribault was released from prison, the king of France sent him back to America with 500 soldiers. Ribault planned to rescue and take control of Fort Caroline. Meanwhile, a Spanish explorer named Pedro Menendez de Aviles arrived in Florida. Menendez wanted to drive the French out of Florida. He built a fort at St. Augustine, just south of Fort Caroline, and prepared his men for battle. Ribault tried to capture St. Augustine, but his ships were destroyed in a severe storm. Menendez and 500 of his men marched north from St. Augustine and destroyed Fort Caroline. Then Menendez located Ribault and the other shipwrecked French sailors and killed them too. Rene Laudonnière was wounded in the Spanish attack. He managed to escape to France where he documented the events of his tragedy. Laudonnière died in 1582. No further French settlements were established in Florida. It’s Florida’s birthday or at least the birthday of its name. Ponce de León, during the week of April 2, 1513, became the first documented European to arrive anywhere in the current United States of America.
“This week marks an historic anniversary for Florida and the entire United States of America,” Gov. Rick Scott said in a release. “This special anniversary is an opportunity to share Florida’s unique story and reflect on the people, places and events that made Florida the dynamic state it is today.” As part of his drive to create jobs, Scott added an invitation for “more people to come to Florida to contribute to the overall economic vitality of our state.” A website celebrates the anniversary, VivaFlorida.org. © 2013 Florida Realtors® After so many years living in France, finding good bread in Miami can be traumatic and frustrating. Hopefully I survived and later we discovered places like Fresh Market, Whole Foods and even Costco where it is possible to find a good classic french bread. If you don't have those stores nearby you can solve this problem with your hands. I'll tell you how: Remember: If you can make toast, you can make French bread ! Four basic things: flour, salt, a packet of yeast and warm water. Add the warm water {about 110-115 degrees} into the bowl of your stand mixer. Sprinkle the yeast over top and watch it bloom. While that’s all goin’ on above, add the salt to the flour. And give it a quick whisk. Now dump the flour into the yeasty water. Stir by spatula… Just to get the flour incorporated. Insert the dough hook and mix until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl… about 4-5 minutes. If you find it’s still a little too sticky… add a smidgen more of flour. Add a little olive oil to bowl. Drop in the dough and toss it around to coat and then use the dough to coat the entire bowl. Set the covered bowl in a warm place to rise for about an hour. By now it should have doubled in size. Press or “punch” it down to deflate it. Form it into a classic “French loaf-y” shape. You can make a few slits on the top with a knife for presentation purposes Place it in a COOL oven And then set the temp to preheat at 375 degrees. As the temp slowly climbs, the bread will slowly rise {and bake of course!}. Voilà !
Easy Homemade French Bread Yield: 1 loaf Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups All Purpose Flour 1 packet Rapid Rise Yeast 3/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt 1 cup Warm Water Olive Oil, for greasing Directions: In the bowl of your stand mixer pour warm water {110-115 degrees} and sprinkle in one packet of rapid rise yeast. Let the yeast bloom for 5 minutes. Grease a large bowl with olive oil. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl measure and mix the flour with the kosher salt. Stir the flour into the yeast-water until just combined. Using a dough hook, mix until the dough is smooth and tacky. Form the dough in to a ball and toss it in the oiled bowl. Roll the dough to coat with oil. Place a damp towel over top and place the bowl in a warm area to rise, double in size. Punch down, form into a long log and slide into an cool, un-preheated oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees {while the loaf is in the oven} and set the timer for 30-35 minutes |
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