Students get inside view of how TV station works

Students get inside view of how TV station works

Elementary got a taste of what it’s like to work at a television station during their recent visit to CBS4, arranged by CBS4 reporter Summer Knowles through the Kids and the Power of Work (KAPOW) program. The students are pictured with news anchors Rhiannon Ally and Josh Benson. For more information about how you can [...]

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Association Law Group joins ranks of businesses moving to Brickell

A fast-growing law firm, Association Law Group (ALG), has joined the ranks of leading businesses populating Downtown Miami’s Brickell neighborhood. Association Law Group recently signed a lease for 10,000 square feet of initial space, with an option to expand, in the penthouse suite of 1200 Brickell Avenue. This new office space was selected by ALG [...]

Solar Dogs, Shell Lumber join for benefit event

Solar Dogs, Shell Lumber join for benefit event

The Solar Dogs recently teamed up with Shell Lumber for an evening of fun that featured two live bands, local artists, food trucks and more for its fourth annual Howl in the Wood. The idea for this annual event started with a chance meeting between Solar Dogs’ Bill Kunz, a retired Pan American pilot, and [...]

NWSA’s College Spring Dance Concert to present an exciting, varied program

NWSA’s College Spring Dance Concert to present an exciting, varied program

This year’s New World School of the Arts’ College Spring Dance Concert will be an exciting and varied program, featuring the work of two faculty choreographers — a ballet, Closet 5716, by ballet faculty member Gerard Ebitz, and a new work by faculty member Peter London, Seoul Soul, inspired by the dance and music traditions [...]

Whole Foods Market North Miami opens tomorrow, May 1

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The final countdown has begun as the new Whole Foods Market in North Miami prepares to opens its doors tomorrow at 9 a.m. Hundreds are expected as the opening day festivities kick-off at 8 a.m. and many are expected to line up before the day begins. Below is a list of opening day events as [...]

Top 10 Residential Buildings in Miami

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Best condominium buildings for buyers and renters based on location and amenities  MIAMI, FL (April 30, 2013) – Global real estate portal Condo.com has identified 10 condominium buildings in Miami as being among the best high-rises to own or rent a condo unit - for current residents or for those looking to move to Miami. [...]

‘Claws for Kids’ brunch to benefit Boys and Girls Clubs

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Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade will hold a last call before stone crab season ends during the organization’s second annual “Claws for Kids” fundraising brunch on Sunday, May 5, 11:30 a.m., at Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami Beach. Guests can enjoy delicious stone crabs and other signature Joe’s cuisine without the wait. All event [...]

New book explores life along the Miami River

New book explores life along the Miami River

The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s “Images of America” series is Along the Miami River from local author Paul S. George. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images of this Florida region. Although the Miami River originally was just 4.5 miles in length, it has been a robust working river since the incorporation of [...]

Larry King makes appearance at FIU Biscayne Bay Campus

Larry King makes appearance at FIU Biscayne Bay Campus

American television and radio legend Larry King — former host of CNN’s Larry King Live — visited Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay Campus on Thursday, Mar. 28, as the keynote speaker of the Student Government Association’s (SGA) 2013 lecture series. The event provided students, faculty, staff, community and the media with a discussion with King [...]

What Would Immigration Reform Mean for Miami?

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Moderated by Andrés Martinez, Vice President, New America Foundation Undocumented workers and residents are a part of life in South Florida. Miami, its businesses, and its public resources have long struggled with the challenges of absorbing new populations, from educating young people who have just arrived in the country and are unfamiliar with English to [...]

Loose change makes difference benefiting three local charities

Magic City Casino, Miami’s first casino to offer Las Vegas style slot machines, donated a total of more than $15,000 to three local charities in the opening weeks of 2013. The funds donated were generated from loose change left inside slot machines by patrons and collected throughout 2012 by the casino. The three charitable recipients [...]

Special weekend offers teachers free admission to Seaquarium

During Totally Teachers Weekend, Saturday, Apr. 20, and Sunday, Apr. 21, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach county teachers in both private and public schools will receive free admission to Miami Seaquarium, plus a discount for up to four guests at 50 percent off of regular admission. Teachers also may enter to win a free field [...]

Women’s Fund Power of the Purse Luncheon scheduled for Apr. 19

Join Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade for the annual Power of the Purse luncheon and networking event on Friday, Apr. 19, at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail on Watson Island, Miami. CBS 4’s Shannon Hori will be hosting the program that will include the highly anticipated silent auction featuring items ranging from luxury designer handbags [...]

Citizen Scientist Project begins with Youth Fishing Clinic, Apr. 7

Join Miami-Dade Cooperative Extension as its helps begin the Key Biscayne Citizen Scientist Project with a Youth Fishing Clinic on Sunday, Apr. 7, 8:30-11:30 a.m., at Bill Baggs State Park, 1200 S. Crandon Blvd. The Youth Fishing Clinic is designed to create responsible marine resource stewards by teaching children about Florida’s marine ecosystems. Kids will [...]