http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/index.html http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2008 MiamiHerald.com Communities in Miami-Dade County 60 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:40:44 EDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/659887.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/659887.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:46 EDT 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 <em>used</em> to enjoy the view. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/659888.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/659888.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:45 EDT 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/659741.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/659741.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:18 EDT The Deering Estate at Cutler will host the final concert of the 2008 Summer Cabaret Series and Wine on Harvest Moon. Both showcase Charles Deering's love and appreciation of culture. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/654347.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/654347.html Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:30 EDT Starting Wednesday, Cutler Bay voters should receive ballots in the mail for a special election to amend the town's charter, which serves as its constitution. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/659888.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/659888.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:45 EDT 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/659741.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/659741.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:18 EDT The Deering Estate at Cutler will host the final concert of the 2008 Summer Cabaret Series and Wine on Harvest Moon. Both showcase Charles Deering's love and appreciation of culture. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/654347.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/654347.html Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:30 EDT Starting Wednesday, Cutler Bay voters should receive ballots in the mail for a special election to amend the town's charter, which serves as its constitution. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/history-in-the-making/story/642740.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/history-in-the-making/story/642740.html Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT Kendall -- or more specifically East Kendall, the area centered around the bustling Dadeland Mall -- is the imposing northern anchor of South Miami-Dade and the quintessential ``edge city.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/your-neighborhood/story/211662.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/your-neighborhood/story/211662.html Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:50 EDT <B>Submitted by: Catharine Van Dorn</B> "This Robin fish was in the sandy area off Fort Lauderdale." http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/659887.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/659887.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:46 EDT 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 <em>used</em> to enjoy the view. http://www.miamiherald.com/829/story/654011.html http://www.miamiherald.com/829/story/654011.html Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:17 EDT Discuss local issues in our forum http://www.miamiherald.com/829/story/654015.html http://www.miamiherald.com/829/story/654015.html Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:18 EDT Search for sales by zip code http://www.miamiherald.com/829/story/654018.html http://www.miamiherald.com/829/story/654018.html Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:20 EDT Schedules, stats, video & podcast http://www.miamiherald.com/829/story/654016.html http://www.miamiherald.com/829/story/654016.html Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:19 EDT Hot spots, tie-ups http://www.miamiherald.com/829/story/654019.html http://www.miamiherald.com/829/story/654019.html Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:22 EDT Find jobs in your area http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/coral-gables/story/662881.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/coral-gables/story/662881.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:26 EDT Coral Gables has a new, albeit temporary, police chief. Assistant Chief Richard Naue Jr., a 30-year veteran, was named interim chief Thursday. He fills a vacancy caused by the Aug. 20 death of Police Chief Michael Hammerschmidt, who told his troops in November that he was diagnosed with lung cancer. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/coral-gables/story/659909.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/coral-gables/story/659909.html Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT Coral Gables City Manager David Brown said Tuesday that he would name an interim police chief to take over for Chief Michael Hammerschmidt who died last week from lung cancer by Friday. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/coral-gables/story/659908.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/coral-gables/story/659908.html Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT His bosses met for the first time Tuesday since Coral Gables City Manager David Brown was charged by the state attorney's office with a violation of state public records laws, but nobody said a word about it. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/654224.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/654224.html Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/290620.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/290620.html Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:12 EDT 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/659741.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/659741.html Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT The Deering Estate at Cutler will host the final concert of the 2008 Summer Cabaret Series and Wine on Harvest Moon. Both showcase Charles Deering's love and appreciation of culture. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/659739.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/659739.html Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT The president of the Florida Association of Counties announced that Miami-Dade County Commissioner Katy Sorenson will serve as co-chair with Broward County Commissioner Kristin Jacobs for the group's Urban Caucus. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/659738.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/659738.html Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT The three candidates who qualified to run for seats on Palmetto Bay's council last week had already begun fundraising, albeit with lower results than their counterparts in Pinecrest. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/663552.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/663552.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT Generous benefit packages for North Miami Beach employees and elected officials are one of the top concerns of many residents. Specifically, residents have complained for years that council members who serve more than eight years receive paid lifetime health insurance benefits. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/663571.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/663571.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT The North Miami City Council will have an executive session Tuesday to discuss a strategy for a lawsuit filed by former Police Chief Gwendolyn Boyd last April. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/663368.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/663368.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT Calendar dates, what's on the menu, and school-specific info for all Miami-Dade students. Stay in the know with our School Scene wrap-up. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/beaches/story/663535.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/beaches/story/663535.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT Should Miami Beach homeowners be allowed to rent out their residences for just three months at a time? The city Planning Board thinks so. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/beaches/story/663536.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/beaches/story/663536.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT After his primary victory Tuesday, Democrat Richard Steinberg is looking to the challenges ahead in Tallahassee this fall. His priorities: cut the cost of windstorm insurance and reform the state's education system so that more funding is given to South Florida schools. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/beaches/story/663534.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/beaches/story/663534.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT North Beach is one step closer to having a new, modern, hurricane-proof Publix supermarket on Collins Avenue. The city's Planning Board granted the grocery chain a conditional-use permit Tuesday by a vote of 5 to 1. But the company faces another hurdle Oct. 7th. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/663387.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/663387.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT Term limits for the mayor and city council are staying put in the City of Progress, after a majority of voters bucked the glossy fliers, radio spots and nearly $100,000 spent by a politically connected group that advocated for changes to the city charter. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/663371.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/663371.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT As summertime draws to a close, the Pelican Playhouse in Miami Springs prepares to present its annual audience appreciation show, The Summer Recital. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/663393.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/663393.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT Let me get this straight. The Miami Springs City Council is considering increasing the number of yard sales that residents can hold, because they recognize that these are ''tough economic times,'' yet they are proceeding with frivolous, unnecessary and unwarranted expenditures, such as building a new gymnasium, a 10,000-square-foot skateboard park, and moving the city's tennis courts. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/663521.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/663521.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:42 EDT 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/659888.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/659888.html Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/659887.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/659887.html Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT 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 <em>used</em> to enjoy the view. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/659987.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/659987.html Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT County kids ages 12 to 19 are invited to participate in the Miami-Dade public library system's annual Teen Read Week T-shirt design contest now through Sept. 12. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/659988.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/659988.html Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT SWEETWATER A thief stole a 2007 Toyota Yaris in the 10700 block of West Flagler Street between 12:15 and 4:45 a.m. Aug. 10. SWEETWATER AREA http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/657138.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/657138.html Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:17 EDT Parents now can sign up their children for free tutoring. As a result of the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, children can receive extra academic help in math, reading and language arts. This free tutoring is available if a child's school has been identified as ``in need of improvement.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/659742.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/659742.html Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT Florida City is home to the South Dade High School Razorbacks -- the football team that has produced pro players such as the Redskins' late Sean Taylor and the Green Bay Packers' Herbert Goodman. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/659739.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/659739.html Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT The president of the Florida Association of Counties announced that Miami-Dade County Commissioner Katy Sorenson will serve as co-chair with Broward County Commissioner Kristin Jacobs for the group's Urban Caucus. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/659746.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/659746.html Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT Money from the sale of the city-owned bowling alley, intended to pay off a $2 million city loan to the Homestead Community Redevelopment Agency, cannot be used for that purpose after all, city leaders disclosed during a budget workshop Monday. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/663553.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/663553.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT State transportation officials have declared the deteriorating Golden Beach bridge connecting The Strand to Center Island ''potentially dangerous.'' They have asked town officials to keep heavy trucks off the bridge and to set a maximum speed limit of 10 mph for crossing vehicles. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/663368.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/663368.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT Calendar dates, what's on the menu, and school-specific info for all Miami-Dade students. Stay in the know with our School Scene wrap-up. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/663520.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/663520.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT AVENTURA Police arrested a 27-year-old man on a charge of grand theft at Target, 21265 Biscayne Blvd., after store security said he hid Nintendo DS video games valued at $358 in his pockets at 1:15 p.m. Aug. 24. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/663362.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/663362.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT She captured Jamaican culture through her writing and inspired Jamaicans to embrace their own culture as well as British customs. On Saturday, the Sierra Norwood Calvary Baptist Church will host the third annual celebration honoring late Jamaican playwright, performer and activist, Louise Bennett-Coverley, popularly known as Miss Lou. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/663364.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/663364.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., Greater Miami Chapter, will hold a Women's Empowerment Conference 8 a.m. Sept. 13 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way in Hollywood. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/663368.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/663368.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT Calendar dates, what's on the menu, and school-specific info for all Miami-Dade students. Stay in the know with our School Scene wrap-up. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/659887.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/659887.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:46 EDT 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 <em>used</em> to enjoy the view. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/659888.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/659888.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:45 EDT 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/659741.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/659741.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:18 EDT The Deering Estate at Cutler will host the final concert of the 2008 Summer Cabaret Series and Wine on Harvest Moon. Both showcase Charles Deering's love and appreciation of culture.