Florida is a top tourist destination and you certainly pay those hotel, rental car and who- knows- what other taxes that saves residents from paying state taxes. Well, here is a tidbit to save you--the tourist-- from overpaying when filling up the gas tank of your rental vehicle near the Miami airport.

BEWARE of the Shell gas station across the street from the rental car places near Miami Airport. They are currently charging $4.69 a gallon, that's higher than both the city average and national average.

Three blocks down is a BP gas station with prices more in line with city average $3.73 per gallon. So take a few minutes to drive down the street and save yourself a few bucks and buy yourself an edible snack for the plane ride.

Here is the link to TV news report   http://www.local10.com/news/Gas-prices-in-South-Florida/-/1717324/8812218/-/10loix0/-/index.html


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Miami continues to grow and rival major cities for its realm of art. In this case, the Wynwood district, next door to the Design District (mid town Miami) and home to Art Basel in December, offers edgy art with urban vibe that echoes the neighborhood. This is not your grandmother's type of art.

This President's Day weekend, Art Wynwood launches its international contemporary art fair. There is a corridor of local video art, highlighting a medium that Miami artists do so well.

 Wynwood Arts District Association is exhibiting a 360 degree view of the arts neighborhood, a panoramic photograph curved into a sphere. It shows the progression of mechanics found south on NW Second Avenue to the gallerists a few blocks north.

Over 50 galleries represented and includes both emerging and established artists.  General admission is $15 for the day.  So while Art Basel may have come gone, it's Christmas in February for art purveyors.
http://www.art-wynwood.com/

Enjoy 365 days of unlimited fun at Miami's Jungle Island.  South Florida residents receive FREE Annual Passport with the purchase of one day General Admission ticket between February 1 - March 31, 2012.

http://www.jungleisland.com/