NEWS FROM: Aventura, Golden Beach, Haulover, Highland Oaks, Northeast, Sunny Isles Beach
SUNNY ISLES BEACH A burglar stole rare U.S. coins valued at $4,000 after breaking into a residence in the 300 block of 190th Street between 8 a.m. June 2 and 5 p.m. June 22.
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.
Since June 5, the upscale restaurant has been offering Friday evening cooking classes. Patrons make reservations up to two weeks in advance for a chance to turn the tables and learn the secrets of the renowned restaurant's kitchen.
On Monday, the team will leave for Chicago to compete in the Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival 2009, where they will take part in poetry workshops, watch professional poets perform, and battle in a poetry slam -- the competitive form of performance poetry.
City officials are looking to make ends meet in a tight budget year.
The new Audrey Love Intake Quarantine at the Humane Society of Greater Miami/Adopt-a-pet will let the shelter take in another 50 animals a month
AVENTURA | Police arrested two women, 20 and 24, on charges of grand theft at Sears, 19505 Biscayne Blvd., at 4 p.m. June 29. Store security said the women hid several items of clothing valued at $735 inside their bags before trying to leave without paying.
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.
AVENTURA A thief stole a purse with credit cards after breaking into a 2008 Volkswagen Passat at the BP gas station, 21005 Biscayne Blvd., between 1 and 1:15 p.m.
Stephanie Turchin and Jonathan Beloff -- longtime Miami Beach residents and family friends -- are now business partners, too. On June 1, Turchin and Beloff opened Midtown Consign
While today’s economic squeeze has put the kibosh on some traditional Fourth of July celebrations, there are still plenty of spots throughout Miami-Dade where music will play, hot dogs will sizzle and fireworks will light up the night sky
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.
After fielding complaints from neighbors, town officials tighten rental rules for the beach pavilion.
SUNNY ISLES BEACH | A thief stole a man's camera valued at $1,000 after he left it in the lobby of the Ramada Plaza Marco Polo Beach resort, 19201 Collins Ave., between 7 and 7:30 p.m. June 14.
My maternal grandparents, Sam D. and Ida Ellen Roberts Johnson, were born in Harbour Island, Bahamas. It is believed that their ancestors were among the millions of black slaves forced from West Africa and sold in the West Indies.
Inspired by a family tragedy, a Miami Beach surfing instructor is helping inner-city teenagers to catch waves -- and stay off the streets.
A new charter school will soon open at the site of a Miami television station. While the school's focus is on the arts, administrators say there will be plenty to choose from academically.
The Miami Rescue Mission is in need of emergency supplies to help homeless people seeking refuge at its Broward and Miami-Dade locations during hurricanes and tropical storms.
Bal Harbour village leaders have filled a vacant seat on a volunteer board that oversees the police department's pension fund.
A real estate transaction published in the June 14 Aventura Neighbors listed an incorrect address. The sold property is located at 3300 NE 191st St. (1016), Aventura.
AVENTURA | A thief stole a GPS valued at $700 after breaking into a 2008 Dodge Charger outside Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., between 1 and 4 p.m. June 23.
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