Since this is my first column as a Pinecrest council member, I want to say thank you to all who voted for me last November. And to those who voted for my most able opponent, I want to earn your confidence during the next three-and-a-half years. It is a great honor to have the opportunity [...]
It’s obvious to me why Lexus no longer uses the “relentless pursuit of perfection” ad line; they achieved it with the 2013 ES 350 luxury sedan. It is a beautiful automobile in every detail. The ES 350 is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 engine with Dual VVT-i. The six-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence [...]
The fifth annual Casting for a Cause Fishing Tournament is set for Saturday, May 4, to benefit the Prader-Willi Florida Association. The unique tournament will take place in Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park, giving anglers the rare opportunity to compete in both offshore and inshore divisions in one area. The event is again [...]
On Thursday, April 4, JAFCO, a nonprofit Jewish adoption foster care options organization providing services to abused, neglected and special needs children in South Florida, held a Summer Camp Shower at Bet Shira Congregation. Hosted by Jennifer Diemar, Jennifer Clarin, Julie Paresky and the Miami Beach/South Dade Chapter of JAFCO, the Summer Camp Shower brought [...]
Due to the overwhelming response from the community, Fit Kids Day will return to Evelyn Greer Park on May 19 for what promises to be a fun and exciting event. Fit Kids Day is an initiative that began when then Carrollton School sixth grader Sofia Victoria de la Peña envisioned a day full of outdoor [...]
When Dan Sheehy opened the Sub Shack at 8269 SW 124 St., it was the realization of a 22-year dream. As a college senior, he created “Pudge,” the mascot of the shop, and has dreamed about opening his own place ever since. He never lost sight of his ambition and when the opportunity to realize [...]
A closet is the best space to start when decluttering your home. When you step back and get a full view of your closet, what do you see? Do you see a well-organized, well-maintained storage area? Or do you see stacks and piles of stuff? For most people, the answer is the latter. Having an [...]
Pinecrest Premier U10 soccer player Santiago Junco and brother Adrian visited Barcelona, Spain for the 2013 Mediterranean International Cup. Of course they remembered to take along a copy of their favorite hometown newspaper and snapped this shot for us in Barcelona stadium. Junco was named to the USA Soccer Stars team out of Los Angeles [...]
A lot of people may be hearing that Miami is turning into a seller’s market when it comes to real estate. Of course, after the recent troubles in the housing market it would be perfectly understandable if a person who was interested in selling their home was somewhat hesitant to put it on the market [...]
This is Hershey, a young Bulldog mix. Hershey was found by two Good Samaritans on the street near a field where dogs are frequently abandoned. He was badly emaciated and the veterinarian said he had signs of abuse and neglect. Hershey is also heartworm positive and is currently being treated for this. Although he is [...]
The Greater Miami Youth Symphony’s seventh annual Summer Camp season will run from June 10 to Aug. 9, with the option to join Advanced, Intermediate or Beginning level sessions at four different locations in Miami-Dade County. Students at intermediate and advanced camp will have the opportunity to advance their musicianship skills by participating in orchestra, [...]
The Original Lots of Lox delicatessen recently marked 35 years as one of the most popular dining spots in South Miami-Dade County. Over the last five years, owner-brothers Nick and Steve Poulos and their cousin, Jimmy Poulos, have made improvements to the restaurant that include subtle dining room renovations, better food and an all-new dinner [...]
On an evening in March, about 150 welldressed guests attended the grand opening of Turley Jewelers’ new boutique hosted by owners Eddie and Charlotte De Paula. As a harpist played tasteful selections both classical and contemporary, partygoers enjoyed light hors d’oeuvres and cocktails while admiring the elegant new interior of the jewelry boutique, which is [...]
Say hello to Beowulf, a young Doberman Pinscher mix. Beowulf has been at our shelter for a couple of years. He is a beautiful dog with an elegant and sleek appearance. However, his timid nature doesn’t always make a good first impression. He would be best suited for someone who can see beyond that and [...]
