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Miami-Dade County Commissioner Carlos Gimenez addresses residents of Gross Point Highlands Aug. 28. Residents expressed concern about unemployment and property taxes.
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GROSS POINTE HIGHLANDS

Gross Pointe Highlands community airs concerns

Residents of Gross Pointe Highlands, a neighborhood near Little Havana, gathered Aug. 28 to express concerns about losing their homes and rising unemployment in the county.

NEIGHBORS ESSENTIALS

Your editor: Carolyn Guniss, cguniss@MiamiHerald.com, 305-376-4565



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  • WEST BRICKELL

    Southside Elementary school bears noise, dust while constructing new wing

    As the 309 students adjust to their first few weeks of class, the din of bulldozers and beeps of retreating backhoes are again protruding through the walls of the school's three 1920s stucco buildings.

  • SOAPBOX | LETTERS FROM READERS

    Coconut Grove waterfront plan needs more involvement

    Proposing a substitute waterfront plan that would satisfy all the members of this marine business committee, to serve as a reality check and to present the findings of this committee first to the Waterfront Advisory Board then to the Miami City Commission.

  • VIRGINIA KEY

    Mixed reactions to Key's master plan

    If you try to do too much, you may end up getting little -- if anything -- just right. That's the message area stakeholders had for planners designing the Virginia Key Master Plan.

  • FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS | BY CHRIS MAYO

    Firemen visit old stomping ground

    A group of firefighters recently made a donation to the new Coral Gables Museum housed in the historical building that was once Fire Station #1. The firefighters also pledged to continue to volunteer and give financially to the museum on Aragon Avenue. From 1939 to 1975, the building was the original Coral Gables police and fire Station.

  • CRIME BLOTTER

    Police reports from local municipalities

    BLUE LAGOON AREA A thief stole a radio after breaking a window on a 2005 Nissan in the 7000 block of Northwest 11th Street between 1 and 5:15 a.m. Aug. 24. The radio was valued at $800. Damage was estimated at $300.

  • LITTLE HAVANA

    Eateries along Miami River a fresh delight

    Are you looking for fresh lobster, yellowtail or snapper? The Miami River might have just what you want. While enjoying the view of the river, with its recreational yachts and cargo ships, those who want to taste fresh fish have a variety of places to visit. And if you want to buy fish and give it your own touch at home, you will find places to do so.

  • LITTLE HAVANA

    Eateries along Miami River a fresh delight

    Enjoy seafood? The Miami River might have just what you crave. While enjoying the view of the river, with its recreational yachts and cargo ships, those who want to taste fresh fish have a variety of places to visit.

  • BRICKELL

    Brickell condo's sign looms over annoyed residents

    Looking out from his balcony on the 37th story of the Palace Condominium, William Pollak enjoys a stellar, panoramic view of the Brickell skyline. That is, he used to enjoy the view.

  • KEY BISCAYNE

    Key Biscayne fills council seats with no contest

    Those who filed for candidacy to get a seat on Key Biscayne's Village Council will not have to announce their platforms or try to gather votes.

  • CRIME BLOTTER

    Police reports from local municipalities

    FLAGAMI PARK AREA A thief made off with three laptop computers from a business at 5300 W. Flagler St. between 7 p.m. July 23 and 2:30 a.m. July 24.

  • FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS | BY CHRIS MAYO

    For local designer, dreams do come true

    Broadway dreams have come true for Pinecrest native Charlie Sutton. Already blessed with a gift for dancing and acting, Sutton recently took on the challenge of costume and fashion design. It was his dress creation that Broadway dancer Mayumi Miguel wore on the red carpet at this year's Tony Awards.

  • CRIME BLOTTER

    Police reports from local municipalities

    LITTLE HAVANA A thief broke into a house in the 1100 block of Southwest 36th Court between 8 p.m. July 20 and 7 a.m. July 21. EAST LITTLE HAVANA

  • Live Nation to refurb Bayfront Park amphitheater

    After years of sometimes stagnant debate among Miami officials over how to improve two prominent downtown parks, one of them is getting a partial face-lift, thanks to concert promotion giant Live Nation.

  • For exiles, Miami's 'Ermita' seawall a spiritual link to Cuba

    When the light is just so, you can stand at the seawall behind the shrine to Our Lady of Charity in Coconut Grove and see clear to the bottom of Biscayne Bay. Photo Gallery Available

  • CITY OF MIAMI

    No upsets at Miami City Hall

    This time, it appeared, there would be no upsets at Miami City Hall. A year after a well-funded incumbent city commissioner was ousted from office, three other city commissioners faced voters on Tuesday -- and all were headed for re-election.

  • Kids' art showcases Hispanic culture

    Through the large glass windows of Great Florida Bank in Little Havana, passersby could see dozens of multicolored children's drawings and people dancing to salsa music.

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