1. Miami Country Day School
City: Miami Shores, FL
Category: Education
Telephone: (305) 759-2843
Address: 601 NE 107 St.
Description: Founded in 1938, this private school focuses on college prep with the students starting in 6th grade. The school touts its diverse 900-student school, which encompasses a Lower School up to 5th grade, a Middle School up to 8th grade and an Upper School until graduation. Of the 123-person full-time faculty, the school’s statistics suggest that over half of them hold advanced degrees.
2. Barry University
City: Miami Shores, FL
Category: Education
Telephone: (305) 899-3760 or (800) 756-60
Address: 11300 NE 2nd Ave.
Description: Nearly 3,000 full-time undergraduate students and 4,000 graduate students attend Barry, which is a private Catholic institution open to all types of students. In addition to traditional Arts & Sciences programs, there is a business school, education school, college of health sciences, law and medical school, and school of social work. The libraries are available for public use and are typically open from 10 a.m. to midnight on Sun, 7:30 a.m. to midnight from Mon to Thurs, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fri, and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sat during the school year.
3. Brockway Memorial Library
City: Miami Shores, FL
Category: Education
Telephone: (305) 758-8107
Address: 10021 NE 2nd Ave.
Description: The Miami Shoes Archive Room is a useful resource for any and all information about the area. The library hours are Mon, Tues, and Thurs from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wed and Fri from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sat from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check limited summer hours and alternative hours for the archive.
4. M Project
City: Miami Shores, FL
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (305) 758-8600
Address: 9301 NE 6th Ave.
Description: This large gym facility is equipped with all the standard machines and offers amenities like supervised child care and free parking so that you really have no excuse for not working out. Spinning, yoga, and Pilates classes are available for those more concerned with toning rather than bulking. There are also tanning beds on the premises for anyone who wants to amp up their skin wattage.
5. Miami Lacrosse Club
City: Miami Shores, FL
Category: Parks & Recreation
Address: 601 NE 107th St.
Description: For experienced male lacrosse players, this post-collegiate club competes in division 1 in the Florida Lacrosse League. The club usually practices and plays at the Miami Country Day High School on Saturday mornings. The season starts toward the end of Sept. Those interested in signing up should contact the club through their website.
6. The Naked Stage
City: Miami Shores, FL
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (954) 261-1785
Address: 11300 NE 2nd Ave.
Description: Classics such as Romeo and Juliet have been on the schedule, which usually takes place Thurs through Sat and Sunday evenings and matinees. One of the highlights of this company is its event 24 Hour Theatre. Participants have 24 hours to write and rehearse plays for a panel. Check the website for schedules and details.
7. The Playground Theater
City: Miami Shores, FL
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (305) 751-9550
Address: 9806 NE 2nd Ave.
Description: Adults are the performers but kid-friendly performances are the focus. The 2010–11 season included Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Love of Three Oranges, and The Red Thread. A large stage and colorful sets and costumes keep children constantly engaged; education programs work with kids of all ages throughout the South Florida area as well as special-needs kids through their Theatre Inclusion Program (TIP).