In general, your gym probably doesn’t do anything that is all that different from every other gym or fitness center. Sure, the membership may be a different price, the hours are different, their bathrooms smell nice and their equipment is purple instead of white. But other than provide you equipment and a roof, what does [...]
A stream of smallfry and early teen bikers, joined by the Miami Dolphins’ mascot, rode through a West Kendall neighborhood, school bound for Winston Park K-8 Center to mark “Bike Safe to School Day” on May 8. They were escorted by a Miami-Dade Police Kendall District unit. Under the leadership of physical education instructors Rick [...]
The Huntington Learning Center opened in 1986 and has been providing students the path to educational success through two generations of children in the same location at 11050 N. Kendall Dr. Their mission stems from one criterion: “What is best for the student guides all decisions.” “Our school was just re-accredited for another six years [...]
Rick Berks, a successful South Florida entrepreneur and founder of Youfit Health Clubs (www.youfithealthclubs.com), has promised tremendous growth in South Florida — and he has kept his word. His newest Miami club, in the Winn-Dixie Plaza at 3900 SW 112 Ave., just off Bird Road, is his 18th in South Florida. He is planning on [...]
The Palace Renaissance in Kendall was the recipient of the local Keller Williams Realty office’s day of service project. The assisted living community’s residents and staff enjoyed a carnival-themed event, which was part of Keller Williams’ annual “RED Day” festivities. Short for Renew, Energize and Donate, “RED Day” was created to unite Keller Williams Realty [...]
The Junior Orange Bowl awarded six scholarships to student athletes at the annual Miami-Dade County Public Schools Scholar Athlete Luncheon, where one male and one female student from 37 Miami- Dade County Public Schools were recognized for their athletic and academic achievements. The Junior Orange Bowl awarded four scholarships to students who participated in the [...]
Kendall students who “turned around” their lives were honored by the Kendall Federation of Homeowner Associations at its 31st “Operation Turnaround” luncheon on May 15, hosted by Miami-Dade Firefighters Local 1403. “Pursue what you love to do in life,” urged Zoo Miami’s Ron Magill, keynote speaker, who led a group of congratulating county and school [...]
Kendall area residents will get a first-hand review of Florida Power & Light plans to expand its Turkey Point nuclear power plant during a special town meeting on Monday, June 3, 7 p.m., at the Kendall Village Center Civic Pavilion, 8659 SW 124 St. Details for installation of two new reactors and alternative power line [...]
June 7 will be a special day at Kendall’s Terra “Green School.” That’s the affectionate nickname for Terra Environmental Research Institute, first Goldcertified Science Magnet High School in the U.S. under the Energy and Environmental Design program. “Four years ago, the parents, students, teachers and staff, pioneered a vision for innovative educational excellence,” said principal [...]
The National Kidney Foundation of Florida will conduct a free health screening for people at increased risk for developing kidney disease on June 22nd at the Dave and Mary Alper JCC Fitness Center, 11155 SW 112th Avenue Miami, FL 33176 - from 9 AM to 1 PM. The free health screening is part of the [...]
The City of Sweetwater hosted an active shooter multi-agency, hands-on tactical training event on May 1, from 4 to 7:45 a.m., in Dolphin Mall. The active shooter scenario started with uniform patrol units responding to an active shooter at Dolphin Mall. The subject was taken into custody while at least three more armed subjects [...]
Miami Dade College’s (MDC) softball head coach Gina De Aguero hit one out of the park for the team, clinching the 2013 Southern Conference Coach of the Year Award. The Miami native, now in her second year as MDC’s softball coach, steered the Lady Sharks to first place at the Southern Conference Championship. Coaching for [...]
Baptist Hospital of Miami launched a $90 million construction project to expand Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute and Baptist Hospital’s Surgery Center with a recent groundbreaking ceremony. The expansion will be built onto the southeast corner of the Institute, adjacent to the Surgery Center. The new facility is expected to open in 2016. The investment [...]
Miami-Dade Commission meeting coming to S. Miami-Dade, May 21 As part of her two-year term leading the Miami-Dade County Commission, chair Rebeca Sosa hopes to provide access to residents of all areas within the county by hosting the first offsite commission meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 8:30 a.m., at the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts [...]
