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Top Things To Do Labor Day Weekend In South Florida

For everyone in South Florida, the Labor Day holiday should be one of relaxation. The tourism and service economies have thousands of workers who put on smiling faces and conduct themselves professionally to provide people with a pleasant and great atmosphere to enjoy the ocean and the sun. Therefore, for all it is a time to go with family and friends out to parks and have barbecues or on day cruises or lavish dinners to enjoy the holiday that is provided for them. All over South Florida there are activities that fit the desire of workers to rest themselves and here are five to help plan a great weekend finishing on September 1st.
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Backyard Boogie at Wood Tavern
2531 N.W. 2nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 748-2828
www.woodtavernmiami.com
Date: Aug. 31, 2014On Sunday, attend the Backyard Boogie at Wood Tavern between 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and enjoy the beautiful layout with drink specials like $5 sangria and spiked lemonade. It is in the center of Midtown Miami and the perfect place to watch the sunset in the west or take a walk through one of Wynwood's indoor or outdoor art galleries. As you stay later at the Wood Tavern, get ready to dance and let loose with DJs playing great music starting at 4 p.m.

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Miami Spice at Villa Azur Restaurant & Lounge
309 23rd St.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 763-8688
www.villaazurmiami.comDates: Now through Sept. 30, 2014

Any person should take part in some of the beautiful culinary events that are conducted in Greater Miami, namely either the South Beach Food & Wine Festival or Miami Spice – the month-long celebration of the very best Miami's restaurants offer at affordable prices. The Villa Azur is participating and has a $39 three-course dinner which starts off with dishes like salmon tartare, proceeds to a choice of roasted red snapper or lamb chop and ends with a light, delicious lime and raspberry eclair for dessert.

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Slash at the Hard Rock Live
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314
(954) 797-5531
www.hardrocklivehollywoodfl.comDate: Aug. 29, 2014

The guitarist who made himself famous with the band Guns N' Roses is performing at the Hard Rock Live with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, his band since 2010. The show is not to be missed and tickets are affordable at $54. Kick off your Labor Day weekend by attending this concert on Friday, August 29th, buy a t-shirt and feel like a teenager again.

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OMG Music Tour at the Culture Room
3045 N. Federal Highway
Hollywood, FL 33314
(954) 564-1074
www.hardrocklivehollywoodfl.comDate: Aug. 31, 2014

At one point, the children need to be placated and the OMG Music Tour will be the best remedy. A tour that started at the beginning of August, it features teen singer/songwriters that are sure to garner screams and swoons. YouTube sensation Jacob Whitesides, "The Seven" (MTV show) alum Alyssa Shouse, Dylan Holland and Reed Deming will also be performing, gaining new fans and showing the future of pop music.

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Miami Spa Month at the Intercontinental Hotel
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 577-1000
www.icmiamihotel.comDates: Now through Aug. 31, 2014

Finally, for the hard worker there is a relaxing spa treatment that is sure to refresh the weary muscles and mind used to do so much productive work. The Intercontinental Hotel is a participating spa during Miami Spa Month and is offering spa treatments on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Get the Caipirinha massage (ginger and lime sugar scrub, coconut oil massage) for $99, an emerging organic radiance facial (50 minutes) or an Urban Warrior treatment (herbal compresses, lomilomi massage).

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Eric L Labrador is a freelance writer covering all things Miami. His work can be found on Examiner.com.
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