http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/index.html http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2009 MiamiHerald.com Central Miami 60 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:59:34 EDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/news/more-info/story/445313.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/more-info/story/445313.html Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:35 EST <b>Your editor: </b> Carolyn Guniss, <a href="mailto:cguniss@MiamiHerald.com">cguniss@MiamiHerald.com</a>, 305-376-4565 http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137140.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137140.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT The county's Department of Environmental Resources Management served Key Biscayne with a violation notice for odors coming from one of the island's pumping stations. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137135.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137135.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT It may seem like one out of every six storefronts on Miracle Mile are vacant, but downtown boosters say those looks are deceiving. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137142.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137142.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Have you noticed? It has been raining mangoes all summer. The downpour started in May and continues through August. Trees that were bare a year ago now sag with the weight of this season's crop. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137139.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137139.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Key Biscayne Council member Michael Kelly wants to help college students pay for their tuition while promoting the island's heritage. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137137.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137137.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Members of the Coral Gables Woman's Club gathered at a wine and cheese social to celebrate another year of successful giving. The event was held at the organization's clubhouse adjacent to its May Van Sickle Children's Dental Clinic, which provides more than $160,000 in free dental care annually to children in need. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137138.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137138.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT BLUE LAGOON AREA | Thieves stole bronze vases from Flagler Memorial Park cemetery at 5301 W. Flagler St. on June 6. A thief went for a purse, a wallet, a cellphone and other items after breaking a window and damaging the dash on a 2007 Dodge pickup in the 5800 block of Blue Lagoon Drive between 8 p.m. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1132032.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1132032.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT A $2 million drop in Key Biscayne's municipal revenues might keep the village council from moving forward on building a charter high school. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137140.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137140.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT The county's Department of Environmental Resources Management served Key Biscayne with a violation notice for odors coming from one of the island's pumping stations. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137135.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137135.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT It may seem like one out of every six storefronts on Miracle Mile are vacant, but downtown boosters say those looks are deceiving. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137142.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137142.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Have you noticed? It has been raining mangoes all summer. The downpour started in May and continues through August. Trees that were bare a year ago now sag with the weight of this season's crop. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137139.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137139.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Key Biscayne Council member Michael Kelly wants to help college students pay for their tuition while promoting the island's heritage. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137137.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137137.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Members of the Coral Gables Woman's Club gathered at a wine and cheese social to celebrate another year of successful giving. The event was held at the organization's clubhouse adjacent to its May Van Sickle Children's Dental Clinic, which provides more than $160,000 in free dental care annually to children in need. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137138.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137138.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT BLUE LAGOON AREA | Thieves stole bronze vases from Flagler Memorial Park cemetery at 5301 W. Flagler St. on June 6. A thief went for a purse, a wallet, a cellphone and other items after breaking a window and damaging the dash on a 2007 Dodge pickup in the 5800 block of Blue Lagoon Drive between 8 p.m. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1132032.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1132032.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT A $2 million drop in Key Biscayne's municipal revenues might keep the village council from moving forward on building a charter high school. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1132031.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1132031.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT BLUE LAGOON AREA | A thief stole a laptop computer and an external hard drive after breaking a lock on a 2007 Ford Expedition in the 5200 block of Blue Lagoon Drive between 10:15 and 11:50 a.m. June 19. The items were valued at $2,000. Damage was estimated at $50. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1132033.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1132033.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Miami's Historic and Environmental Preservation Board designated the Coconut Grove Library on Tuesday as a historic site and added it to the Miami Register of Historic Places. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1128791.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1128791.html Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Albert Roura and four of his friends sat in a burgundy felt couch in the middle of Commodore Plaza, their feet touching the asphalt where a car would usually be parked. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125591.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125591.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Cadet Valentin Boza recently graduated from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. Boza earned a bachelor of arts in criminal justice. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125484.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125484.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Nearly 70 people gathered to celebrate the American Flag at the historic Dice House, Kendall's oldest existing building. Established in 1929, the house was recently saved from demolition and was moved to Continental Park. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1123936.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1123936.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT The rain was a gift. It came suddenly from the south, and we didn't have time to get off the island before the water started blowing in sideways, making it impossible to stay dry under our tent without sides. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125483.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125483.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Jessica Cervantes spent last weekend baking, frosting and decorating 325 cakes, each on their own edible stick. Not exactly what you'd expect from an 18-year-old celebrating her recent graduation from high school. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125485.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125485.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Cadet Valentin Boza recently graduated from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. Boza earned a bachelor of arts in criminal justice. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125486.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125486.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT LITTLE HAVANA A thief stole four hubcaps off a car in the 600 block of Southwest 11th Street on May 21. A thief stole a man's wallet after he left it at Navarro Pharmacy, 3949 SW Eighth St., on May 20. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125517.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125517.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT A Miami-Dade judge on Thursday refused to release surveillance video that captured NFL player Donte' Stallworth's car striking and killing a pedestrian who was crossing the MacArthur Causeway. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125525.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125525.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:21 EDT Regulars used to grab a seat at the Taurus Steakhouse and get a beer from bartender ''Butch'' Warren, who wore large glasses and a new costume every night. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1121895.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1121895.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Waving American flags and eating hot dogs, thousands will come out to Key Biscayne's Crandon Boulevard on Saturday to celebrate the village's annual July 4 parade. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1120494.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1120494.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Every Fourth of July from 1995 to 2006, thousands flocked to the Biltmore Hotel golf course for carnival games, live classical music and top-notch pyrotechnics. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137131.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137131.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT The city's $150-million budget -- already hampered by a $10-13 million shortfall due to lower revenues and increased costs -- does not count on $2 million it would have gotten in rent and golf fees from the Biltmore Hotel. http://www.miamiherald.com/1033/story/1131892.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1033/story/1131892.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:17 EDT Amid the lush beauty and black, sandy beaches of the cash-strapped island of Dominica, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez is providing free cooking gas to the poor, financing a coffee treatment plant and constructing an oil-storage facility. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137131.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137131.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT The city's $150-million budget -- already hampered by a $10-13 million shortfall due to lower revenues and increased costs -- does not count on $2 million it would have gotten in rent and golf fees from the Biltmore Hotel. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables_smiami/story/1137129.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables_smiami/story/1137129.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Representatives for the company that manages parking in South Miami are denying accusations of impropriety made public by a former employee. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables_smiami/story/1137131.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables_smiami/story/1137131.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:39 EDT The city's $150-million budget -- already hampered by a $10-13 million shortfall due to lower revenues and increased costs -- does not count on $2 million it would have gotten in rent and golf fees from the Biltmore Hotel. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables_smiami/story/1137133.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables_smiami/story/1137133.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT This spring, Omar Cancio graduated first in his Coral Gables High School class of more than 700 students. His weighted GPA of 8.174 is the highest in the school's history. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables_smiami/story/1137135.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables_smiami/story/1137135.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT It may seem like one out of every six storefronts on Miracle Mile are vacant, but downtown boosters say those looks are deceiving. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables_smiami/story/1137166.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables_smiami/story/1137166.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Just 1,000 feet away from the bustling intersection of Miller Drive and Ludlam Road, a small cabin nestled in the trees has been enchanting the summers of Miami Girl Scouts for 15 years. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1137154.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1137154.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT The town of Cutler Bay should allow the county to complete its closure of the construction and debris landfill, before the conveyance of the deed for the proposed Lakes by the Bay Park, thus allowing sufficient time to work out the environmental language that should be included as part of the Interlocal Agreement. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1137160.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1137160.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT PINECREST A thief drove off with a 2003 Jeep Liberty valued at $10,000 in a parking garage at 9555 S. Dixie Hwy. between 5 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. June 21. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1137159.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1137159.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Morgan Elmslie's face turns quizzical. The 9-year-old, fresh from a splash in her 36-foot backyard lap pool with her two siblings, momentarily stops munching from a bowl of popcorn to ask a question that makes her mom flash a knowing smile. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1137157.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1137157.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT A new park is coming to Cutler Bay -- finally. After years of waiting, the town is nearing an agreement with Miami-Dade County over accepting 22 acres to make into a park. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1137137.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1137137.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Members of the Coral Gables Woman's Club gathered at a wine and cheese social to celebrate another year of successful giving. The event was held at the organization's clubhouse adjacent to its May Van Sickle Children's Dental Clinic, which provides more than $160,000 in free dental care annually to children in need. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1135390.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1135390.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Biscayne Park's village manager announced his resignation at a recent meeting. Village Manager Frank Spence said Tuesday he will not renew his contract. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1135393.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1135393.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Even after voters overwhelmingly did away with lifetime health insurance benefits for elected officials, the issue of paying for council medical costs continues to draw controversy. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1135392.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1135392.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT DOWNTOWN MIAMI A burglar ransacked a car at the corner of Northeast 11th Street and North Miami Avenue between 11:45 p.m. June 4 and 2:30 a.m. June 5. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1135391.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1135391.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT North Miami Beach City Manager Kelvin Baker recently fired two community development employees, adding to a list of senior managers who have been fired or have resigned in the last year. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1135401.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1135401.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT The Florida Marlins launched a Marlins New Ballpark Groundbreaking Essay Contest that will award one winner the opportunity to become an honorary participant at the groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the new ballpark, 1501 NW Third St., the former Orange Bowl in Miami. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1132031.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1132031.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT BLUE LAGOON AREA | A thief stole a laptop computer and an external hard drive after breaking a lock on a 2007 Ford Expedition in the 5200 block of Blue Lagoon Drive between 10:15 and 11:50 a.m. June 19. The items were valued at $2,000. Damage was estimated at $50. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1132033.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1132033.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Miami's Historic and Environmental Preservation Board designated the Coconut Grove Library on Tuesday as a historic site and added it to the Miami Register of Historic Places. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1128791.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1128791.html Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Albert Roura and four of his friends sat in a burgundy felt couch in the middle of Commodore Plaza, their feet touching the asphalt where a car would usually be parked. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125591.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125591.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Cadet Valentin Boza recently graduated from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. Boza earned a bachelor of arts in criminal justice. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125484.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125484.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Nearly 70 people gathered to celebrate the American Flag at the historic Dice House, Kendall's oldest existing building. Established in 1929, the house was recently saved from demolition and was moved to Continental Park. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1123936.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1123936.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT The rain was a gift. It came suddenly from the south, and we didn't have time to get off the island before the water started blowing in sideways, making it impossible to stay dry under our tent without sides. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125483.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125483.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Jessica Cervantes spent last weekend baking, frosting and decorating 325 cakes, each on their own edible stick. Not exactly what you'd expect from an 18-year-old celebrating her recent graduation from high school. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125485.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125485.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Cadet Valentin Boza recently graduated from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. Boza earned a bachelor of arts in criminal justice. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125486.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125486.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT LITTLE HAVANA A thief stole four hubcaps off a car in the 600 block of Southwest 11th Street on May 21. A thief stole a man's wallet after he left it at Navarro Pharmacy, 3949 SW Eighth St., on May 20. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125517.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125517.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT A Miami-Dade judge on Thursday refused to release surveillance video that captured NFL player Donte' Stallworth's car striking and killing a pedestrian who was crossing the MacArthur Causeway. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125525.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1125525.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:21 EDT Regulars used to grab a seat at the Taurus Steakhouse and get a beer from bartender ''Butch'' Warren, who wore large glasses and a new costume every night. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1121895.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1121895.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Waving American flags and eating hot dogs, thousands will come out to Key Biscayne's Crandon Boulevard on Saturday to celebrate the village's annual July 4 parade. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1120494.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1120494.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Every Fourth of July from 1995 to 2006, thousands flocked to the Biltmore Hotel golf course for carnival games, live classical music and top-notch pyrotechnics. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1120502.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1120502.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Special students from schools throughout Miami-Dade County were named the May winners of the Do The Right Thing Program (DTRT), sponsored by the Miami Police Department, British Airways, The Miami Herald and WTVJ-NBC 6. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1121893.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1121893.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT FLAGAMI PARK AREA | A burglar ransacked a flower stand at 7100 W. Flagler St. after cutting a lock on May 17. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1116439.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1116439.html Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:01 EDT More than 400 civic and community leaders and their guests celebrated at the 24th Annual Fundraising Dinner and Auction of Informed Families/The Florida Family Partnership. The event raised over $200,000. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1116437.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1116437.html Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:01 EDT When state regulators came to Coconut Grove Thursday night to hear from customers about Florida Power & Light's proposal to hike its base rates, they got an earful from residents and elected officials about something else: FPL's planned high-voltage transmission lines running along U.S. 1. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137131.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137131.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT The city's $150-million budget -- already hampered by a $10-13 million shortfall due to lower revenues and increased costs -- does not count on $2 million it would have gotten in rent and golf fees from the Biltmore Hotel. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137140.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137140.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT The county's Department of Environmental Resources Management served Key Biscayne with a violation notice for odors coming from one of the island's pumping stations. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137135.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1137135.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT It may seem like one out of every six storefronts on Miracle Mile are vacant, but downtown boosters say those looks are deceiving.