The line also will apparently suspend service at the end of the summer, according to the Miami Herald.

Call 1-888-377-2784 or visit www.discoverycruiseline.com.

In this Gulf Coast city, Bay Haven was one of the two original elementary schools. Opened in 1926, it was designed by M. Leo Elliott in the Mediterranean Revival style. Its twin is Sarasota’s Southside Elementary, which is a public school of high esteem.

The school is now Bay Haven School of Basics Plus.

Some of these pieces include ornately decorated medicine cases, incense containers, document-storage boxes, writing sets and pieces from a local private collection. For museum hours and admission prices, see www.morikami.org or call 561-495-0233.

That news according to The Daily City blog. The blog has photos and a whole story on the issue.

Because the city does not know how to market the shuffleboard, and their leaders lack imagination, the courts will disappear.

Certainly, shuffleboard players are aging, but the solution is not to rip them down. If anything, when the times are tough, cities need to preserve what they have and encourage its use. How about encouraging younger folks to hang out and use the shuffleboard facility?

Kissimmee can never compete with Disney; it needs to do its own thing for the 21-plus set. Curling was once as un-hip as shuffleboard, but a bit of Scotch whiskey and media exposure made it fun.

Add some rum on Friday nights and Kissimmee might have a hit on its hands.

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The espresso coffee is a Florida classic, made even more interesting because they sell a canned chilled version of the drink, and have a Cafe Bustelo shop at the Hotel Gaansevort.

Last fall, Miami-based Rowland Coffee Roasters opened a flagship coffee, casual dining and retail shop at Gansevoort South Hotel at 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, between 23rd & 24th Streets.

The two-level Café Bustelo has a modern and sleek, yet comfortable and airy ambiance. Its décor, design and merchandise evoke Café Bustelo’s timeless feel in a contemporary way. Along with traditional Hispanic menu items, infused with modern gourmet and tropical influences, Café Bustelo’s new incarnation pairs trademark characteristics of its past with 21st century chic as it heads in an unprecedented new direction for the brand. The flagship Café Bustelo shop is set to emerge as the perfect after dinner spot to grab a coffee and catch up with friends.

The Café Bustelo concept was imagined by the sixth generation of the Souto family, currently at the helm of Rowland Coffee Roasters, which underwent a rebirth of its own, following the third generation of the Souto family’s relocation from Cuba, where the company was born in 1865, to Miami in the 1960s, where it resumed operations. Today, more than 130 years since the company’s inception, in a different place and time, the Souto family still follows its family’s philosophy that the best coffee is achieved through excellent quality beans and roasting perfection. From its state-of-the-art facility in Miami, the Souto family fuses technology and tradition, producing more than 25 internationally popular and heralded coffee brands in the style of days gone by.

With an understanding that continued success and expansion for Café Bustelo must be rooted in its rich heritage, J.P. Souto, Rowland Coffee Roasters’ 33-year-old Vice President of Marketing, is ready to share Café Bustelo with the world in a new way. He and his team were intimately involved in all aspects of developing the Café Bustelo Lounge concept, from ambiance to menu items.

“Our goal for all of our brands is always to maintain their integrity,” Souto said in a press release. “Now is the time to build on Café Bustelo’s history, which dates back to the 1930s, as the best-loved Cuban-style espresso by expanding the brand into retail coffee shops, so eventually we can share the best coffee in the world with everyone everywhere. The opening of the first-ever Café Bustelo location also reflects the importance my family puts on the close relationships we have nurtured with our customers since they days of selling coffee door-to-door out of Volkswagen Beetles when we relaunched in the U.S. post Cuba.”

A variety of espresso drinks, light bites and desserts on Café Bustelo’s menu represent staples of Latin cuisine with modern culinary inspiration. Jumpstart the day with a variety of traditional coffees including our single and double shot espresso, café con leche, the popular cortadito, cappuccino or an American coffee. Other selections from the eye-opening beverage menu include the newly launched ready to drink Bustelo Tea and Bustelo Cool, the espresso perfection of Bustelo in a convenient, ready to drink can.

Tasty traditional Latin and Cuban finger foods, re-imagined to blend their Hispanic heritage with today’s food trends, are the perfect complement to any Café Bustelo beverage. Guests can enjoy Cuban Sandwiches, Bustelo Potato Sticks, Mojo Chicken Sandwiches and Croquetas with a variety of fillings new and old, like Chorizo, Chicken, Rice and Beans, and Plantano and Cheese. Sweet tooth highlights include pastries available with guava filling or chocolate filling, Bustelo Rice Pudding in original and dolce de leche flavors, and a variety of flan, available with Cheese, Coconut and Coffee – way beyond the traditional flan, which is also on the menu.

Design and Style

Designed by the young, Miami-based architecture firm, NC Office, Café Bustelo, was inspired by original coffee shops and factories in Cuba.

The colors blanketing Café Bustelo are inspired by the process through which coffee beans are roasted. White is used in furniture and walls, representing beans in their purest state, while the light browns and rich espresso colors present in the floors and counters, embody the state of beans in their final stages of roasting.

Café Bustelo Merchandise & History

Guests can purchase one of the many Café Bustelo items available at the retail store. Merchandise ranges from coffee mugs, t-shirts and hats to high-end totes and espresso machines. Additionally, individuals can purchase Café Bustelo to enjoy at home, with coffee items available by the brick, jar or can in a variety of sizes. Patrons who do not find what they desire at the store can order online from www.javacabana.com and have it shipped directly to their door.

Of course, there are delicious sandwiches, snacks and sweets to go along with the delightful brew. For more information, please visit www.cafebusteloshop.com.

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1. Atlantic Coast Kayaks: Explore 300 miles of waterways from idyllic mangrove estuaries to the downtown Greater Fort Lauderdale skyline on guided or independent tours. 2-for-1 Offer – Purchase one guided kayak tour or half-day rental and a companion can kayak for no additional charge.-
2. Billie Swamp Safari: Explore 2,200 untamed acres of Florida Everglades via airboat and swamp buggy eco-tours. 2-for-1 Offer – For every paid adult ticket for a swamp buggy tour, a child can ride free
3. The Spa on the Broadwalk @ Hollywood Beach Marriott:- A boutique spa with a quaint charm for those searching for a peaceful state of bliss. 2-for-1 Offer – Purchase one spa treatment (including facial, manicure or pedicure) and get the second treatment of equal or lesser value free
4. Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale: Set in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, the Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale features a spectrum of artists and critically renowned exhibits such as its latest addition “With You I Want To Live.” 2-for-1 Offer- Buy one admission, receive the second free
5. South Florida Diving Headquarters: Travelers can enjoy a snorkeling trip which visits a living coral reef as well as the Copenhagen shipwreck. 2-for-1 Offer – Two-for-one admission for a snorkel or glass bottom boat trip
6. M. Cruz Rentals: Experience Hugh Taylor Birch State Park and Fort Lauderdale gliding on a Segway. 2-for-1 Offer – Buy one hour segway tour and get one hour free
7. Ritz Carlton, Fort Lauderdale: Pack Your Bags offer – Family Reconnect Package – Starting at $289 a night, the package includes accommodations, American breakfast for two adults and two children at Cero Restaurant and a $50 daily resort credit. To book call (954) 465-2300. Valid through October 30, 2009.
8. Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Florida Getaway Package – Beginning at $199 a night, package includes deluxe accommodations, $50 daily resort credit, free parking and complimentary use of the resort’s beach chairs and umbrellas. Use promotional code FR6 for online bookings or call (800)222-6543 and ask for rate code FLDT. Valid through September 30, 2009.
9. The Pillars at New River Sound: Stay two nights and get and additional night for $99 or stay for 5 nights and get two nights free. To book call (954)467-9639. Valid through October 15, 2009
10. The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa: Save 20% off the best available rate when booking online through the hotel’s website of by calling (866) 716-8108 and mentioning SET#351186. Valid through October 30, 2009.
11. Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina: Beginning at $99 a night receive overnight accommodations, two welcome cocktails and two complimentary bathrobes. Travel can be booked through the hotel’s website or call (866) 450-9990. Valid through October 27, 2009.
12. Embassy Suites Deerfield Beach Resort & Spa: Beginning at $149 a night receive deluxe accommodations, a $20 massage discount at Spa950 and 20% discount for four at BT’s Oceanfront. To book call (954) 312-2017. Valid through September 30, 2009.
13. Deerfield Buccaneer Resort Apartments: Stay four nights and receive the last night of your stay free. Rates start at $110 a nights. To book call (954) 421-9306. Valid through December 1, 2009.

Recently awarded the 2009 TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Award as a Top Ten Family Hotel in the United States, this Orlando family hotel is both playful and accommodating for families and is an Official Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotel.

The $25 Food & Beverage Credit Orlando Hotel Discount Package includes:

• One $25 food and beverage credit per night stayed
• Complimentary high-speed Internet and parking
• Complimentary breakfast at all hotels (except Courtyard)
• Rates from $89-$189 per room, per night
• Package valid through March 1, 2010

Be sure that the promotional code ES7 appears in the Corporate/ Promotional code box when making your online reservation, or call 1-800-228-9290 in the US and ask for promotional code ES7.

See http://marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals

MIAMI

“We wanted to do something special, but not just for the day,” says Hanns J. Hahn, general manager of the cruise line. “So, we decided that if someone brings their mom or mother-in-law on board at any time during the month we will give them a gift of a free cruise. Or, if they want to cruise and stay over in Grand Bahama, we will give them a partial credit for their vacation. Everyone needs a break, and this makes it affordable to just about everyone. The only expense for the Mother or Mother-in-Law is the $20 Bahamian departure and harbor fees.”

Discovery sails from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama Island, departing at 7:45 am and returning at 10 pm. Discovery offers same day roundtrip cruises as well as cruise and stay vacation packages at a wide selection of hotels from budget to deluxe, including Pelican Bay at Lucaya, Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort, Taino Beach Resort & Clubs, Viva Wyndham Fortuna (all-inclusive), and The Westin Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort.

On Grand Bahama you will experience an entirely different culture, extraordinary beaches, interesting excursions, and brand new adventures. Activities include snorkeling, caves, kayaking, fishing, diving, golf, eco-adventures, duty-free shopping, swim with the dolphins and a strawmarket.

Offer good for new bookings from Fort Lauderdale only. Call 1-888-377-2784 or visit www.discoverycruiseline.com.

CANYON RANCH: Give Mom a glimpse of the wellness philosophy that the Canyon Ranch lifestyle is rooted in with an ocean-side brunch at Canyon Ranch Grill followed by a complimentary Express Manicure at Canyon Ranch Salon all for $39. The brunch features a selection of sumptuous organic choices including chilled avocado soup with shrimp and grapefruit salsa, Mongolian marinated bison tenderloin with shittake mushrooms and dessert items. Included in this package is a Canyon Ranch Cook Booklet, 10 percent discount on salon services until June 30th, 10% off Living Essentials, $5 off Chef Scott’s “Nourish” cookbook and Rose product samples. 305-514-7474.

SPA AT ICON BRICKELL: The Spa at Icon Brickell invites you to “Treat Your Mother and Let Us Treat You” from May 8 to May 10. Purchase a treatment for Mom and receive a complimentary service of equal or lesser value that same weekend. On May 9, 11am to 5pm, browse trunk shows with jewelry designs by Daniela Swaebe and sumptuous cashmere wraps by Hayley Denman. May 10, guests will be treated to a performance by Frost School of Music string quartet while enjoying complimentary Mimosas in their water lounge. Call 305-503-0369.

BLT STEAK: The newly opened BLT Steak located inside The Betsy Hotel is offering a savory Mother’s Day prix-fixe brunch for $24 including a choice of two complimentary cocktails – the refreshing Mother’s Little Helper and A Flower for Mom. The special menu crafted by world famous Chef Laurent Touroundel includes items such as Almond Brioche French Toast, BLT Popover Poached Eggs, Cuban Pressed Pork Shoulder and 8 oz. Strip Steak N’ Eggs. Call 305-673-0044

SMITH & WOLLENSKY: Three-course Prix-Fixe Mother’s Day celebration menu available all day May 10, from 11:30 a.m. – to midnight for $55 per person. Includes tantalizing dishes like Cajun shrimp and avocado salad, Atlantic salmon steak, and of course dry-aged prime rib of beef. Call 305-673-2800