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 Beach. Trickling along the causeway, motor vehicle operators in their air sealed gas guzzling [...]
Ten years of happiness, love, and good luck, will be cause for celebration when more than 600 guests and young girls that make up the Honey Shine Mentoring Program join at the 10th annual “Hats Off” luncheon, taking place on Tuesday, May 8, 10:30 a.m., at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, on Watson Island [...]
With its students, employees and the community’s needs in mind, Miami Dade College (MDC) Medical Campus recently celebrated the opening of its new Wellness Clinic with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Wellness Clinic will provide services to Medical Campus students and Medical Campus part-time employees. It will provide physical exams, labs, drug screening, HIV testing, bone [...]
The Children’s Bereavement Center (CBC) recently celebrated its annual spring fundraiser, “Rockin’ on the Green,” at Ransom Everglades Middle School in Coconut Grove. More than 400 CBC supporters from the community enjoyed an evening of fine food, cocktails, live music, and silent/live auctions. Guest emcees were Lonnie Quinn, former Miami weatherman who now is with [...]
I just got divorced and I’m a mess. Socially I’m out of touch and physically I’m not a happy camper. How am I at 50 going to be able to compete with 30 year olds? It’s not a competition; it’s about you being happy with you. Give yourself an honest once over. What do you [...]
One of the South Florida real estate market’s most dramatic turnaround stories is unfolding at 1400 Biscayne Center, the mixed-use office and retail complex located in the heart of downtown Miami. The building’s occupancy has climbed from 11 percent to 70 percent less than two years since Spain-based Espacio USA purchased the property and launched [...]
The Independent Schools of South Florida, which has a membership of more than 60 non-public accredited schools, recently conducted the organization’s annual Star Luncheon at the Doubletree during which a candidate from each schools elementary, middle and senior high classes was selected to be honored. In addition, trophies were awarded to the schools who participated [...]
During a very special New World School of the Arts (NWSA) Rising Stars event, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez presented a proclamation to NWSA interim provost Jeffrey Hodgson, naming Mar. 23 as “New World School of the Arts, 25th Anniversary Day.” The recognition was shared by members of the three educational partners that have [...]
The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce honored the winners of the Top 100 Minority Business Awards on Mar. 22 at Jungle Island. The awards luncheon highlights and celebrates South Florida’s minority business community and the steadfast spirit of entrepreneurship in spite of today’s sometimesturbulent marketplace. The businesses represent a variety of industries and showcase the [...]
Before the summer fun begins, Coconut Grove invites visitors to enjoy a night out with international art, hors d’oeuvres, friends and family. The Grove Gallery Walk, an event that takes place the first Saturday of each month, will continue May 5, from 7 to 10 p.m. This month RodezArt.com Gallery, 3015 Grand Ave., Suite 237, [...]
In celebration of Miami- Dade Green Week and Earth Day, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez and County Commissioner Rebeca Sosa officially launched the Miami-Dade Green Business Certification and Commercial Rebate programs on Apr. 20 at La Loggia Ristorante in downtown Miami. The programs were kicked off by issuing the county’s first Green Business Certification [...]
Receiving Organizations include Shake-A-Leg Miami, Miracle League of Miami Dade, Jackie Robinson Foundation The Marlins Foundation donated $155,000 dollars to deserving organizations in South Florida. The Foundation donated $50,000 dollars to Shake-A-Leg Miami on Friday, April 13 during Marlins pre-game ceremonies. The Marlins Foundation also donated $100,000 dollars to the Miracle League of Miami Dade [...]
In the latest sign that Miami’s appeal among international buyers is reaching fever pitch, BrickellHouse, a luxury condominium project under development in the city’s Brickell Financial District, had sold 50 percent of its 374 units by mid-February, less than four months after launching. The fast-pace sales activity is being driven by international, cash-heavy buyers hailing [...]
The Coca-Cola Company, Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund joined forces on Feb. 28 to host Club Balón Rojo, a soccer training clinic that prepared 14 youth of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami- Dade for a once-in-a-lifetime experience with their soccer heroes — to participate as the ball-kids [...]
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