There’s nothing like food and wine—and a good cause—to bring people together and that’s exactly what the II Annual Taste in the Gardens did on Thursday, May 17th, in the City of Miami Gardens. More than 300 people joined in the fun and festivities in the Mercedes-Benz of Miami Showroom, 1200 NW 167th Street, Miami [...]
Since the hurricane season is here, we all should be ready to anticipate the possible dangers. One big thing is to be prepared and the time is, NOW! The predictions this year calls for 12 named storms, 6 hurricanes, and 2 major hurricanes. It only takes one of these storms to hit South Florida; therefore, [...]
Local transit agencies offer chance to win monthly transit passes Recognizing our challenging economic times and the need for people to reduce living costs, Broward County Transit, Palm Tran, Miami-Dade Transit, South Florida Commuter Services, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority/Tri-Rail and Florida Department of Transportation are working together to promote the benefits of public transportation [...]
Have you heard of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program? The City of Miami Gardens received $8,806,456 of Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The intent of these funds is to return vacant, foreclosed or abandoned residential properties to viable owner occupied homes as quickly as possible. Through the [...]
Miami Lakes professional stylist Carlo Krockel recently named Vikki Fernandez as the recipient of a free makeover in honor of those who serve in uniform. Vikki Fernandez is sponsored by American Legion Post 32 in Hialeah. Krockel, a veteran himself, decided to honor veterans this month as part of his year-long makeover series. Fernandez, is [...]
Vice-Mayor Oliver G. Gilbert III, Seat 6, Miami Gardens, presented 10 new laptop computers to graduating seniors from Miami Norland Senior High School and 10 new laptop computers to graduating seniors from Miami Carol City Senior High School. The Kiwanis of Miami Gardens, the Miami Dolphins, and Empowerment Tutoring, partnered with Gilbert to support his [...]
MAs schools get ready to let out for the summer, families will be spending more time outdoors and on the move. June is National Safety Month, and whether you’re a parent, grandparent or family friend, it’s important that you know how to make sure children stay safe. I recently read a disheartening fact from the [...]
When it’s this hot in the city, one of the coolest places to be is at the movies! So grab a good seat, munch on some popcorn and turn off your cell phones because these “summer blockbusters” just may be coming to a theater near you! Hunger Games: In this thrilling adventure film, families looking [...]
Last month, after Florida's writing scores plummeted following the raising of "standards," I called for a moratorium of the FCAT. It's time to retire this torture device to the dungeon of bad ideas masquerading as accountability. Do you know what a 3 means on the FCAT Writes test? A 4? Do you know what a [...]
Voracious readers often will forget the contents of a book unless it meets certain conditions that make it memorable. Playing into that mix, as a rule, is it being especially well written and entertaining or something that touches one’s very soul and imparts something of value they may be shared with others or put into [...]
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 of Greater Miami’s largest annual community event, attracting more than 3,000 people. This year’s grand [...]
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. Florida requires community association managers to be licensed by the [...]
As Americans, we all long for a solution to our nation’s economic problems. However most of us realize that there can be no solution to our financial troubles unless we fix our preconceptions about our finances in general. I spoke to one local worker who isn’t very optimistic about the economy. In his view, it [...]
The Florida Department of Transportation and the Miami-Dade County Expressway are planning future improvements to the Palmetto Expressway from I-75 to the Golden Glades Interchange at I-95. The Project Development and Environmental Study, or PD&E, will evaluate lane additions, managed (toll) lanes, safety and bus rapid transit. The Study runs from 2011 to 2014. [...]
