Best Valentine's Day Events In South Florida
Andrea Bocelli
www.bankatlanticcenter.com
World-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise on February 14th at 7:30 p.m. At 12, Bocelli became completely blind following a soccer accident. His passion for music grew from an early age and now the artist has amassed a huge commercial appeal with his hit song Time to Say Goodbye. Tickets sell from $378 to $78.
Moonlight & Music
Deering Estate
16701 SW 72 Ave
Miami, FL 33041
www.deeringestate.com
Enjoy the South Florida weather with a "Moonlight & Music" Valentine's Day concert at the Deering Estate. The concert features Victor Espinola, a multi-instrumentalist and singer, whose specializes in playing the Paraguayan harp. His style has been influenced by Flamenco, Gypsy, Brazilian, Middle Eastern, African, Pop and Dance. The gates open at 7 p.m. February 14th and the concert begins at 8 p.m. The Deering Estate is at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Miami. Tickets are $20.
Kevin Mahogany & UM Jazz Band
10901 Old Cutler Road
Coral Gables, FL 33156
(305) 667-1651
www.fairchildgardens.com
For jazz enthusiasts, pack a picnic basket and wrap a blanket around yourself and your sweetheart and enjoy the sultry sounds of jazz singer Kevin Mahogany along with the University of Miami's Frost Concert Jazz Band at one of the best gardens in South Florida – the Fairchild Tropical Gardens. Prices begin at $60 for members and $75 for non-members. VIP tickets are available for $175 and includes candlelit dinner and wine. Fairchild Tropical Gardens is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road in Coral Gables. For ticket information, call Annie Stamps at 305-667-1651 ext. 3377.
Flamingo Gardens
3750 S. Flamingo Blvd
Davie, FL 33330
(954) 473-2955
www.flamingogardens.com
Take a morning stroll through the Flamingo Gardens as couples are given a walking tour of the mating rituals of animals and birds at the Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary with jazz music playing in the background. Another tour explores the courtship and nesting habits of birds in the aviary and it's aptly named "Love is in the Air." For ticket information, call (954) 473-2955. The tours are held on February 13th from 11 a.m. at 3 p.m. Flamingo Gardens is located at 3750 South Flamingo Road, Davie.
Island Queen Cruises
Bayside Marketplace
401 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, Fl 33132
(305) 379-5119
www.islandqueencruises.com
For those who prefer the view from the sea, a Valentine's Day cruise may be in order. Island Queen Cruises offers a romantic dance cruise that sails out of Bayside Marketplace. The cruise offers unlimited beer, wine, champagne, a chocolate fountain and a DJ playing the top dance tunes. Prices begin at $49 online and $59 at the dock. For more information, call 305.379.5119 ext 201.
