At Fitness Together, you won’t see photographs of the facility’s trainers or celebrities on the walls. “Too old? Too many injuries? I am 72 with 2 total knee replacements, 2 carpal tunnel surgeries, 1 hernia repair, plus overweight. Fitness Together knows...
After graduating from the University of Florida with an Economics degree, Brandon Lurie settled into a job in South Miami, fell in love with the area, and decided to build his business here. Today Lurie and partner Richard Mattaway of the...
It is just another day in paradise as drivers pass the looming downtown Miami skyscrapers along Brickell Avenue on a steamy concrete jungle afternoon. Curving around Biscayne Boulevard, the line of traffic picks up I-395 past American Airlines Arena toward South...
The City of Coral Gables has earned a recognition, for the fourth consecutive time, as a “Playful City USA” community for its efforts to increase play opportunities for children. The...
No, I am not pregnant! Good thing too because I, like most men, am a wuss when it comes to pain. You see, I recently had surgery to release my...
Most condominium and homeowner associations are managed by a licensed manager, either through a management company, or individually-managed. Such managers are the “CEO” of the association, and although answerable to a board of directors, each must be licensed and should be well-versed in attendant responsibilities....
Last week, I picked up my son and his two friends while I was driving the hip new Lexus IS250. When they saw the car, their facial expressions were priceless. All three of them walked around the car and looked it over, carefully inspecting it...
Miami-Dade County Commission chair Joe A. Martinez kicked off the Ninth Annual “Creative Visions” student art exhibition at FIU’s Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum on May 9, along with students from schools all across his district. The exhibition, featuring...
Friday, May 13th, 2011, began like any normal South Florida Spring Day for the Judging Committee made up of Chamber City of Miami Beach Quality of Education Chair, Karen Rivo; Chamber Education Council Chair, Maia Mediavilla from Atlantic Broadband; Maria...
Walk for the Animals, presented by Pet Supermarket, took place at Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., and was an exciting and worthwhile activity for the entire family — and, of course their dogs. The Walk is the Humane Society...
They probably have saved hundreds, if not thousands, of lives. Yet those who operate Switchboard of Miami Inc. are still little known to many county residents after 45 years of existence. Switchboard’s staff and volunteers often make a profound difference...
Celebrate Father’s Day on an afternoon Bay Cruise departing from the Deering Estate at Cutler on Sunday, June 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. Guests are asked to arrive at 1:30 p.m. Discover South Florida’s nature and history aboard the...
A southwest Florida tradition continues as The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club again hosts the popular “SummerJazz on the Gulf” concert series for the 27th consecutive year. The fun, free concert series combines a diverse selection of Jazz entertainers...
Rows upon rows of meticulously selected wines, liquors and liqueurs glistened in the ambient lighting that defines the sophisticated and elegant Bourbon Steak located inside of the legendary Turnberry Isle Miami. General Manager John Riccardo greeted over 100 Aventura Marketing...
The Memoirs by Harry S. Truman (Years of Trial and Hope) are revealing as to the future State of Israel. According to Truman, his first official contact with the issue of Palestine (Israel) took place shortly after he became President...
In one way or another, we’ve all been asking a simple question: “How can we energize economic opportunity?” That’s the same question people are asking here in Florida, across America, and really – around the world. Our collective answers to...
PalmettoBayResident on Palmetto Bay Council: What happened to civility?
We should call the gruesome twosome by their proper names, Shelley Sleezeczyk and Brain-less Pasty. This is not government. ...TiredTaxpayer on Palmetto Bay Council: What happened to civility?
Where is the ACLU? Brian Pariser thinks it is great sport to bait speakers and team up with Shelley Stanczyk...NeverAgain on Palmetto Bay Council: What happened to civility?
The Village Police need to be smarter in regard to how they follow instructions from Shelley Stanczyk and Brian Pariser....