Dania
Jai-Alai- Talented handball players armed
with a curved basket throw a ball at speeds up to
100 mph at this glass-fronted fronton that features
parimutuel betting, dining and a cocktail lounge.
The nicest fronton you'll ever visit. Admission
$1.50 general, $3 clubhouse.
Location: 301 E. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania
Telephone: 920-1511
Hours: Tues-Sat, 7:15 pm; Tues, Thurs, Fri, noon;
Sun, 1 pm.
Davie Rodeo- Visit a Wild West rodeo the
fourth weekend of every month. Adults $10, children
3-12 $3.
Location: 6591 S.W. 45th Street, Davie
Telephone: 797-1145
Hours: Fri-Sat, 8 pm
Florida
Marlins- South Florida's National League
baseball team was an instant hit when it arrived
here three years ago and now plays 81 home games,
April to September. Tickets: $1.50-$30.
Location: Joe Robbie Stadium, 2267 N.W. 199th Street,
Miami
Telephone: (305)626-7400
Florida
Panther- This new NHL team nearly made the
Stanley Cup playoffs in its inaugural year and is
popular with fans who flock to watch them from October
to April each year. Tickets: $20 - $30.
Location: Miami Arena, 721 N.W. 1st Avenue, Miami
Telephone: (305)768-1900
Hollywood
Greyhound Track- Fleet-footed greyhounds
chase a mechanical rabbit nightly from December
26 to April 26 for parimutuel wagering at this track,
which also offers a restaurant and cocktail lounge.
Grandstand $1, clubhouse $2, free to seniors at
matinees.
Location: 831 N. Federal Highway, Hallandale
Telephone: 454-8666
Hours: Nighly 7:30 pm; matinnes Tues, Thurs, Sat,
12:30 pm
Miami
Dolphins- From August to December this 29-year-old
championship football team plays in Joe Robbie Stadium.
Tickets $20 - $40.
Location: 2267 N.W. 199th Street, Miami
Telephone: (305)620-2578
Miami Heat-
This NBA team plays from October to April.
Location: Miami Arena, 721 N.W. 1st Avenue, Miami
Telephone: (305)577-4328
Pompano
Harness Track- Pacers and sulky drivers
vie for glory at this harness racing track, the
only harness track in Florida. An attractive dining
room overlooks the track, which is open November
to early April. Grandstand $1, clubhouse $2.
Location: 1800 S.W. 3rd Street, Pompano Beach
Telephone: 972-2000
Hours: Mon, Wed, Sat 7:30 pm
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