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After an impressive race at Daytona in The NextEra Energy Resources 250 in his Fuel Doctor #47 truck, Brett Butler has undeniably hit his stride in the racing world. Now Butler heads home to Atlanta and prepares to go up against champions like Ted Musgrave, Kyle Busch and Mike Skinner in the Atlanta 200 on March 6th, 2010.

Quickly becoming one of the must-visit places in the Juan Dolio, Group Metro’s latest venture is the lively Café del Sol, a beautiful open-air restaurant and beach club located right on the sandy beach. Just a 40 minute drive from the capital city of Santo Domingo, Café del Sol enjoys stunning views of the ocean and beyond where patrons will not only be able to savour delectable fare, but also enjoy the calming Caribbean waters right on the property.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church recently celebrated its 22nd annual “Art is in the Heart” art show this past President’s Day weekend, as well as its Centennial milestone as a 100 year resident in Coconut Grove.

With a stricken global economy still recuperating, one of the industries that has taken a strong hit are the airlines and the travelers are definitely feeling it. In order to supplement the expensive rates of keeping a plane in the air, many airline companies have begun to substitute comfort for cost. For some airliners, a courtesy pillow and blanket in coach can now be purchased for $8 and a complimentary drink is no longer free. Now, the voices of airline travelers can be heard through Jetiquette®, an award winning program that helps promote a more civilized air travel experience. In an industry that has almost forgotten the meaning of “customer service”, Gailen David, a.k.a “The Sky Steward”, is standing up for passengers as an advocate for proper in-flight protocol and customer service.

The NASCAR races at Daytona are usually exhilarating; the thundering of car engines, thousands of fans cheering in the stands. This year will be nothing less than groundbreaking, as the world awaits the potential meeting of Chrissy and Danica. For the first time ever in NASCAR history, two rookie women drivers could not only be making their nationwide debut at Daytona, but could be racing against each other for the first time in the DRIVE4COPD 300 and everyone will be watching.

Miami’s Newest Restaurant, Barú Urbano, Opens February 11th, 2010

Gailen David, Founder of The Sky Steward, an online resource and forum for travelers, will be featuring some of America’s first black flight attendants on his February 5, 2010 blog radio show from 1 – 2:30 pm (EST). The show, honoring Black History Month, will include Patricia Edminston-Banks, one of America's very first black stewardesses, along with members of the Black Flight Attendants of America, Inc. (BFAOA). The show will be broadcasted live from www.skysteward.com and will also be available as a podcast from the site, as well as iTunes.

“Creating this sculpture, ‘The Union of the World: Monument to World Peace,’ I had a dream. I dreamed that one day the people, the countries of the world, will live in Peace. In 1886 the statue of Liberty arrived to New York and became an icon of freedom; in 2010, I bring ‘The Union of the World’ to Miami as a symbol of Peace,” stated international artist Ginés Serrán, at the unveiling in Miami of the largest sculpture of classical mythology in the World.

ASSIST-CARD, the largest and most complete travelers’ assistance and insurance network in the world, and Sky Limo Air Charter, a full-service aviation company based in Fort Lauderdale, has teamed up with the Tim Hardaway Foundation and the Best of South Florida television show to bring Haiti an unlimited supply of clean drinking water - one of the top two necessities - to help facilitate disaster relief efforts.

The year 2010 is revealing a whole new definition of “hot spot” to Miami with the much anticipated February 11th opening of BARU URBANO, the newest restaurant to grace the thriving Brickell neighborhood. Located in the city’s urban playground, BARU URBANO is sure to become the area’s most popular establishment for its unique and innovative concept and exceptional cuisine. The Brickell area has recently given South Beach a “run for its money”, drawing the newest and best residential, corporate, culinary and entertainment offerings.