Aventura Mall Hosts Seasonal Farmers Market, On Now Through September

The Farmer's Market, located in the mall's Center Court. The event takes bi-monthly, with the next one scheduled for the weekend of June 25-26

Surrounding the majestic fountain in Aventura Mall's Center Court guests will find the Farmer's Market with vendors selling a wide variety of diverse items such as:

• Locally-produced honey
• Locally-grown fruits & veggies 
• Fresh baked goods
• Homemade jams & jellies
• High-quality oils & vinegars
• Freshly cut flowers
• Tropical plants
• Orchids
• Bonsai trees & bonsai arrangements
• Organic soaps & beauty products
• And so much more!

The indoor Farmer's Market takes place bi-monthly, on Saturdays from 10am-9:30pm and Sundays from noon-8pm. The market runs from April-September of each year. The remaining dates are: June 25-26; July 9-10 & 23-24; August 13-14 & 27-28; September 17-18 & 24-25.

Aventura Mall is not just for shopping and dining, it’s also a place to be entertained. Throughout the year, the mall hosts a number of special events, including the Chocolate Festival, Great American Bake Sale and Miami’s Most Photogenic Baby, along with regular happenings such as the Farmer’s Market and Adopt-A-Pet events. Aventura Mall's Event Page will keep you in-the-know on the exciting events your favorite mall offers!

South Florida's number one shopping destination among locals and international visitors, Aventura Mall ranks as one of the top five highest grossing malls in the country in sales per square foot. Anchored by Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and Macy’s, Aventura Mall boasts 300 specialty stores, ranging from chic, internationally renowned names such as Herve Leger by MaxAzria, Burberry, Faconnable, Henri Bendel, Michael Kors and Hugo Boss, to many of the most popular and recognized retailers, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Apple, Calvin Klein, Forever XXI, True Religion and Diesel. Aventura Mall is also home to 10 full-service restaurants and an exclusive contemporary art collection featuring 10 installations positioned throughout the shopping center.

Located at 19501 Biscayne Boulevard, the mall is open Monday through Saturday, 10am-9:30pm, and Sunday, noon-8pm. For more information call 305-935-1110, or visit www.aventuramall.com, Facebook and Twitter.

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Go Green Expo and Symposium

The City of Aventura and The Continental Group, Inc. (TCG) are presenting the “Go Green Expo and Symposium” on Thursday, Feb. 24, from 6-8 p.m. at the City of Aventura Government Center located at 19200 West Country Club Drive.

The Expo will be from 6-7 p.m. and will feature desktop presentations by former “Go Green” City of Aventura winners; tentative Corporate Green presenters, such as Florida Power and Light, Lukes-Sawgrass Landscaping, Waste Management and All Florida Pest Control, presenting about topics such as: all natural pest control, recycling, water conservation, Florida Friendly landscaping, and energy saving tips. The Expo will also include potential organizational presenters such as: Fostering Sustainable Behavior Forum and Dream-In-Green.

The Symposium will begin at 7 p.m. with feature presentations by Devesh Nirmul, Director of Energy and Sustainability Solutions at FirstService Energy Management, Dr. Jennifer Languell, President of the Florida Green Building Coalition and the award winning, City of Aventura Go Green program.  All multimedia presentations aim to educate residents, businesses and condominium managers and board members, on ways that the City of Aventura is “going green” and how they can establish or enhance their own Go Green initiatives in their homes, businesses and high-rise communities.

Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions after the presentations. Light refreshments will be served at the end of the symposium.

The City of Aventura is honored to be a recipient of a Green Local Government Certification designated by the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC). The FGBC certified the City at the Silver Level for demonstrating green efforts within a set of sustainability standards established for the Green Local Government Certification program.

The Florida Green Local Government designation exemplifies the City’s ongoing commitment to outstanding environmental stewardship. The City of Aventura has made a priority to operate a green government for several years. These strategies benefit the community in several ways by reducing environmental impacts and operational costs.

For more information on the City of Aventura’s green efforts, visit the Go Green page at www.cityofaventura.com.


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'Go Green' at The Village at Gulfstream Park's Weekely Green Market

The Village at Gulfstream Park, one of south Florida’s ultimate shopping, dining and entertainment destinations, will be launching the weekly Green Market on Wednesday, Feb. 16. From then on it will take place every Wednesday, rain or shine, from 4-9 p.m. in The Village’s Champions Plaza.

The Gulfstream Green Market will showcase an eclectic mix of vendors selling a wide variety of products and diverse items such as locally grown produce, baked goods, fresh cut flowers, orchids, plants, bamboo, herbs and spices, jams, honey, arts & crafts, baskets, dog treats and much more. Visitors can also enjoy live music each and every Wednesday at this distinctive evening farmers market.

The Village has several events going on so be sure and check their Event Calendar often!

Anchored by Florida’s premier thoroughbred racetrack and casino, The Village at Gulfstream Park utilizes the outdoor, lifestyle streetscape concept. The Village at Gulfstream Park is home to designer boutiques, specialty stores, restaurants and cafés. For a complete directory of shops and restaurants, visit www.thevillageatgulfstreampark.com.

The Village at Gulfstream Park is located at 501 S. Federal Highway in Hallandale Beach, Florida, adjacent to the legendary Gulfstream Park Racetrack and Casino, less than two miles east of I-95.