MiamiHerald.com: Beaches http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/index.html MiamiHerald.com: Beaches http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2009 MiamiHerald.com Beaches 60 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:06:44 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com Police reports from local municipalities http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1325428.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1325428.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST MIAMI BEACH | A thief stole a radio valued at $100 after smashing a window on a 1995 Toyota Yaris in the 6900 block of Rue Versailles between 8:30 p.m. Oct. 29 and 4:30 a.m. Oct. 30. Resident to be honored for 70 years of service http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1325427.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1325427.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The National Council of Jewish Women's Greater Miami section will honor Bay Harbor resident Myra Farr for 70 years of leadership and community service at a brunch on Nov. 22, at Temple Beth Sholom, 4144 Chase Ave. in Miami Beach. Insomniacs unite for Sleepless Night in Miami Beach http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1323768.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1323768.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:00 EST On a typical Saturday, Miami Beach residents Brad and Margaret Klimek would never imagine themselves spending a night on Ocean Drive, where tourists usually outnumber locals. Gabrielle Redfern wins runoff spot in Miami Beach Commission race http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1319895.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1319895.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:22 EST And then there were two.<p/> Gabrielle Redfern eked past Alex Fernandez during a Friday morning recount, earning the challenger spot in a runoff for Miami Beach Commission Group 3. Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach attracts visitors with new events, mural http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1319490.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1319490.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:18 EST It's a wall-to-wall work of art: an 1,100 square-foot cafe painted with kaleidoscopic swirls and electric colors.<p/> But on a recent afternoon, the massive, labor-intensive mural bore some extra elements: a scuffed floorboard here, a fingerprint there. Miami Beach plans beefed-up Veterans Day http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1319517.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1319517.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Hotels and apartment buildings brimmed with soldiers, golf courses and beaches served as training grounds, and as World War II raged, the city of Miami Beach bustled. Miami Beach suffers low voter turnout http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1319507.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1319507.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Call it voter apathy, disinterest or disgust, but Tuesday's turnout at the polls proves what candidates have said for weeks: Miami Beach residents just weren't tuned in to politics this fall. Northeast Miami-Dade municipalities hosting Veterans Day events http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1319516.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1319516.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Several municipalities in Northeast Miami-Dade will observe Veterans Day on Wednesday with parades, picnics and patriotic displays.<p/> Some of the events happening around town: Police reports from local municipalities http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1319504.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1319504.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST MIAMI BEACH | A thief stole a GPS valued at $300 after breaking a window on a 2008 Chrysler Sebring in the 400 block of 18th Street between 1:15 and 2 p.m. Oct. 25. Miami Beach Commission race headed to recount http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1317145.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1317145.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:42 EST Former Miami Beach Commissioner Michael Góngora is headed to a Nov. 17 runoff election for the city's Group 3 Commission seat.<p/> But the question remains: Who will be his opponent? Sleepless Night brings business, art to Miami Beach http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1313202.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1313202.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00 EST When the city envisioned the festival in 2005, part of the concept for the night was to bring tourists to Miami Beach earlier in the season. Though the event may be a boon for local business, it isn't cheap. Police reports from local municipalities http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1313192.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1313192.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00 EST MIAMI BEACH | A robber punched a woman in the face, knocking her to the ground, and took her purse containing a cellphone in the 1300 block of West Avenue at 5:15 p.m. Oct. 24. The woman told police she had left a club at Fifth Street and Lenox Avenue and was walking home when someone suddenly approached her and knocked her out. The items were valued at $250. Heated races on Miami Beach may spur runoffs http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1310555.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1310555.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:00 EDT A heated and sometimes bizarre election season in Miami Beach could come to a close Tuesday as voters cast ballots for mayor and three commissioners. Police reports from local municipalities http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1307683.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1307683.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:00 EDT MIAMI BEACH | A thief stole a woman's digital camera, cellphone and four credit cards after she set it down on the sand to go swimming in the 800 block of the beach at 5 p.m. Oct. 23. The camera and cellphone were valued at $700. Miami Beach commission race fired up by political potshots http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1309085.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1309085.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:36 EDT Old drunken driving arrests.<p/> Potshots at a ``slumlord boyfriend.''<p/> Allegations of fraud and hypocrisy.<p/> In the days leading up to Tuesday's elections, Miami Beach voters have faced an avalanche of attack ads worthy of a supermarket tabloid -- with garish fliers depicting candidates as shadowy villains and B-movie monsters. Miami Beach voters to choose mayor, 3 commissioners http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1308100.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1308100.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Without a presidential election or hot-button issue to drive voters to the polls, Tuesday's voter turnout is expected to be less than enthusiastic in Miami Beach. Temple Beth Sholom in Miami Beach teams up with farmers to promote organic living http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1307685.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1307685.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Malka Mordujobich used to buy her produce from a local supermarket, but starting this week, she'll begin to pick up her carrots, onions, strawberries and other fresh produce at her Miami Beach temple. Bal Harbour red-light cameras working but penalties won't start until next year http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1307678.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1307678.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Traffic cameras are up and running in Bal Harbour, but violators won't be charged until after a grace period ends in January.<p/> The village installed its first camera on Harbour Way and Collins Avenue in late September. The cameras have been active since Oct. 1. Candidate accused of cashing bad checks http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1301776.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1301776.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Miami Beach Commission hopeful Oduardo ``Oddy'' Segui may have more pressing matters than running for public office: The 40-year-old entrepreneur is currently under investigation by Miami and Miami Beach police. North Bay Village drivers, beware: Red-light camera grace period has come and gone http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1301777.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1301777.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Starting Sunday, red-light runners caught on camera in North Bay Village will have to pay up.<p/> Three intersections on John F. Kennedy Causeway are currently under surveillance thanks to traffic cameras installed by a private corporation contracted with the city. Rivals' funding contrasts sharply in Beach runoff http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1325429.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1325429.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST With less than a week before Tuesday's runoff elections, Gabrielle Redfern has at least one obstacle to overcome if she is to win the Miami Beach City Commission seat: money. Rivals' funding contrasts sharply in Beach runoff http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1325429.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1325429.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST With less than a week before Tuesday's runoff elections, Gabrielle Redfern has at least one obstacle to overcome if she is to win the Miami Beach City Commission seat: money. Police reports from local municipalities http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1325428.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1325428.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST MIAMI BEACH | A thief stole a radio valued at $100 after smashing a window on a 1995 Toyota Yaris in the 6900 block of Rue Versailles between 8:30 p.m. Oct. 29 and 4:30 a.m. Oct. 30. Resident to be honored for 70 years of service http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1325427.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1325427.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The National Council of Jewish Women's Greater Miami section will honor Bay Harbor resident Myra Farr for 70 years of leadership and community service at a brunch on Nov. 22, at Temple Beth Sholom, 4144 Chase Ave. in Miami Beach.