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Central Miami-Dade 60 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:44:03 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/news/more-info/story/445138.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/more-info/story/445138.html Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:21 EST <b>North Central Miami-Dade Neighbors editor: </b> Andrea Robinson <a href="mailto:arobinson@MiamiHerald.com">arobinson@MiamiHerald.com</a>, 305-376-2022, ext. 7106 http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1319508.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1319508.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Every Friday at 8 a.m., a group of students plant palm tree seeds at Miami Dade College North Campus' new palm tree nursery.<p/> ``Students learn a lot about palms even though they aren't science majors,'' said Juliette Llado, Student Government Association president. ``Each palm has a unique way about itself.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1319505.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1319505.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST MIAMI GARDENS | A vandal slashed two tires and damaged a door lock on a 1995 Honda Accord in the 2500 block of Northwest 165th Street between 12:15 and 10 a.m. Oct. 24. Damage was estimated at $400. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1313208.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1313208.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00 EST MIAMI GARDENS | A burglar stole a television, computer, car stereo, sneakers, a ring, watch, earrings and two bracelets after ransacking three bedrooms at a house in the 2400 block of Northwest 168th Street between 9:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Oct. 23. The items were valued at $14,700. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1313209.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1313209.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:00 EST A Harvest Baazar, hosted by the Revelation Christian Academy at 8390 NW 14th Ave., will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the church. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1313212.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1313212.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Ann Monroe emerged from the glittering Olympic-size pool with water still dripping off her green bathing suit after about an hour of twisting, kicking and completing crunches. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1314233.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1314233.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Rev. Dr. Gilbert S. Smith, CEO of the Apostolic Evangelistic Association, was honored by the naming of Northwest 15th Avenue after him for fighting crime in the neighborhood where he long has been a force for change. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1307600.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1307600.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:00 EDT Citizens' Crime Watch recently held its 35th Annual Board meeting and the election of its officers. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1319508.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1319508.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Every Friday at 8 a.m., a group of students plant palm tree seeds at Miami Dade College North Campus' new palm tree nursery.<p/> ``Students learn a lot about palms even though they aren't science majors,'' said Juliette Llado, Student Government Association president. ``Each palm has a unique way about itself.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1319505.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1319505.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST MIAMI GARDENS | A vandal slashed two tires and damaged a door lock on a 1995 Honda Accord in the 2500 block of Northwest 165th Street between 12:15 and 10 a.m. Oct. 24. Damage was estimated at $400. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1313208.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1313208.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00 EST MIAMI GARDENS | A burglar stole a television, computer, car stereo, sneakers, a ring, watch, earrings and two bracelets after ransacking three bedrooms at a house in the 2400 block of Northwest 168th Street between 9:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Oct. 23. The items were valued at $14,700. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1313209.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1313209.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:00 EST A Harvest Baazar, hosted by the Revelation Christian Academy at 8390 NW 14th Ave., will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the church. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1313212.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1313212.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Ann Monroe emerged from the glittering Olympic-size pool with water still dripping off her green bathing suit after about an hour of twisting, kicking and completing crunches. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1314233.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1314233.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Rev. Dr. Gilbert S. Smith, CEO of the Apostolic Evangelistic Association, was honored by the naming of Northwest 15th Avenue after him for fighting crime in the neighborhood where he long has been a force for change. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1307600.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1307600.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:00 EDT Citizens' Crime Watch recently held its 35th Annual Board meeting and the election of its officers. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1307599.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1307599.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Akeem Mayers dreams of creating his own comic book, someday. For now, he is content receiving multiple recognitions for his work as illustrator for The Falcon Times, the award-winning student newspaper at Miami Dade College's North Campus. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1307598.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1307598.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT MIAMI GARDENS | A robber snatched a purse from a 49-year-old woman standing in the 1700 block of Northwest 154th Street after calling her over to the Lincoln Navigator he was driving at 3:30 a.m. Oct. 23. The purse and its contents were valued at $20. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1307602.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1307602.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Seven students recently graduated from Jackson Memorial Hospital's program in Nuclear Medicine Technology. The program director is Sharon Halula and George Sfakianakis, M.D., is the medical director. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1307603.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1307603.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Miami Northwestern Senior High School's Performing and Visual Arts Center has changed since it was created more than 20 years ago.<p/> Then, young aspiring artists blinded by dreams of stardom flocked from all over to attend the only public performing arts magnet school in Miami-Dade. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1301768.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1301768.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT More than 200 people turned out for the eighth annual Crime Watch and Prevention Rally on Oct. 10 in Miami Gardens. <p/> The event was a joint affair and included Crime Watch organizations from the Pentab, Norwood, Scott Lake and Brentwood neighborhoods. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1301767.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1301767.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Opa-locka residents peering into Historic City Hall may have been surprised by the pint-sized politicians reigning over their city last week.<p/> But the city's highest elected official wasn't worried about losing his seat to these political newbies -- he invited them. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1301772.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1301772.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:11 EDT South Florida might not have the reputation of Salem, Mass., but we hold our own in the world of the supernatural. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1301775.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1301775.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Soprano Victoria Bechtold Kush will be the featured artist at a musical program titled Songs of Love and Inspiration at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John's on the Lake, 4760 Pinetree Dr., in Miami Beach. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1301779.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1301779.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT An innovative Miami preschool is on track to become a national model.<p/> The United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education, a demonstration school for educators and parents, has partnered with a national network that aims to put into practice the best research on how kids learn. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1301766.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1301766.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT MIAMI GARDENS | A vandal knocked down two security cameras at an Amerika gas station in the 15600 block of Northwest 22nd Avenue at 7:45 p.m. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1296278.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1296278.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT MIAMI GARDENS<p/> A thief broke a window on a 2007 Nissan Sentra in the 20300 block of Northeast Second Avenue between 7 p.m. Oct. 14 and 10:30 a.m. Oct. 15. Damage was estimated at $200. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1296283.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1296283.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT The Lambda Tau Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity will host its annual Founders Award Gala at Florida International University to honor and award citizens who have made, and continue to make, a positive impact in the lives of others and the South Florida community. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1296279.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1296279.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Miamians can head to the polls starting Monday through Nov. 1, to vote for a new mayor and three new commissioners before the Nov. 3 general election. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1319520.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1319520.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Next Saturday will be a proud day for the community.<p/> Two local high school graduates, now college professors and published authors -- Tera W. Hunter and Edda Fields-Black -- are participating on the African Diaspora Panel at the 26th annual Miami Book Fair International. http://www.miamiherald.com/1033/story/1303210.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1033/story/1303210.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:27 EDT A U.S. man faces life in a sweltering Caribbean prison after a jury convicted him of drowning his wife during a scuba-diving trip a decade ago in what prosecutors called a near perfect murder. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1319520.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1319520.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Next Saturday will be a proud day for the community.<p/> Two local high school graduates, now college professors and published authors -- Tera W. Hunter and Edda Fields-Black -- are participating on the African Diaspora Panel at the 26th annual Miami Book Fair International. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1319515.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1319515.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The heated debate over salary raises for North Miami Beach elected officials came back with a vengeance Tuesday, when council members reconsidered their September vote as locals flayed them for the self-appointed increases. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1319516.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1319516.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:39 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: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1319527.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1319527.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST With implacable confidence and boyish charm, Ruben Silva, 36, raised his drumsticks to rev up the crowd as smoke from a fog machine permeated the stage. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1319521.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1319521.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST North Miami Mayor Andre Pierre used his State of the City address to tout the city's accomplishments over the past year, despite a difficult budget season. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1319510.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1319510.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST In the dead of night, the elusive Coxie's Army strikes again.<p/> Cloaked in the veil of darkness, the shadowy former Boy Scouts impaled a large pumpkin atop the North Miami library's steeple on Halloween night -- marking the 40th anniversary since the tradition began in 1969. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1319520.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1319520.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Next Saturday will be a proud day for the community.<p/> Two local high school graduates, now college professors and published authors -- Tera W. Hunter and Edda Fields-Black -- are participating on the African Diaspora Panel at the 26th annual Miami Book Fair International. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1319513.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1319513.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Bringing to a close the largely uneventful election season in Hialeah, voters elected Tuesday to keep the same mayor and two council members.<p/> Mayor Julio Robaina captured 93 percent of the vote, earning him another four years as the leader of Miami-Dade County's second-largest city. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1319512.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1319512.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST DOLPHIN MALL AREA | A thief stole a GPS, a CD, 40 pieces of chocolate and 10 razors from a 2008 Jeep Cherokee in the 11400 block of Northwest 12th Street between 8 and 8:20 p.m. Nov. 1. The items were valued at $400. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1319508.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1319508.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Every Friday at 8 a.m., a group of students plant palm tree seeds at Miami Dade College North Campus' new palm tree nursery.<p/> ``Students learn a lot about palms even though they aren't science majors,'' said Juliette Llado, Student Government Association president. ``Each palm has a unique way about itself.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1319518.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1319518.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The congregation at Christ Our Savior Church (in Northwest Miami-Dade) would like to say a big thank you to Commissioner [Natacha] Seijas for not only serving her community, but also for being concerned about all of Miami-Dade County's residents in these difficult times. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319453.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319453.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Hundreds of Cooper City parents, determined to sway the Broward school district from changing boundaries for Pioneer Middle School, protested at a public meeting Wednesday evening by wearing red, carrying signs and dumping scores of letters and a 732-signature petition at the feet of district representatives. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319447.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319447.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00 EST HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL,<p/>FORT LAUDERDALE<p/> Deshaun Fitzgerald Hawkins was born Oct. 12 to Jessica Baker and Bernard Hawkins of Pompano Beach. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319473.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319473.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00 EST HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL,<p/>FORT LAUDERDALE<p/> Olivia Dias Biadi was born Oct. 3 to Mariana and Lapo Biadi of Fort Lauderdale. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319475.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319475.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Second-grade teacher Cindy Ali scored big for Watkins Elementary School when she turned a simple act of shopping for craft supplies into a request for help. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319481.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319481.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00 EST HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL,<p/>FORT LAUDERDALE<p/> Olivia Dias Biadi was born Oct. 3 to Mariana and Lapo Biadi of Fort Lauderdale. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1307599.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1307599.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Akeem Mayers dreams of creating his own comic book, someday. For now, he is content receiving multiple recognitions for his work as illustrator for The Falcon Times, the award-winning student newspaper at Miami Dade College's North Campus. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1307598.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1307598.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT MIAMI GARDENS | A robber snatched a purse from a 49-year-old woman standing in the 1700 block of Northwest 154th Street after calling her over to the Lincoln Navigator he was driving at 3:30 a.m. Oct. 23. The purse and its contents were valued at $20. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1307602.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1307602.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Seven students recently graduated from Jackson Memorial Hospital's program in Nuclear Medicine Technology. The program director is Sharon Halula and George Sfakianakis, M.D., is the medical director. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1307603.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1307603.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Miami Northwestern Senior High School's Performing and Visual Arts Center has changed since it was created more than 20 years ago.<p/> Then, young aspiring artists blinded by dreams of stardom flocked from all over to attend the only public performing arts magnet school in Miami-Dade. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1301768.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1301768.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT More than 200 people turned out for the eighth annual Crime Watch and Prevention Rally on Oct. 10 in Miami Gardens. <p/> The event was a joint affair and included Crime Watch organizations from the Pentab, Norwood, Scott Lake and Brentwood neighborhoods. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1301767.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1301767.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Opa-locka residents peering into Historic City Hall may have been surprised by the pint-sized politicians reigning over their city last week.<p/> But the city's highest elected official wasn't worried about losing his seat to these political newbies -- he invited them. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1301772.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1301772.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:11 EDT South Florida might not have the reputation of Salem, Mass., but we hold our own in the world of the supernatural. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1301775.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1301775.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Soprano Victoria Bechtold Kush will be the featured artist at a musical program titled Songs of Love and Inspiration at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John's on the Lake, 4760 Pinetree Dr., in Miami Beach. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1301779.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1301779.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT An innovative Miami preschool is on track to become a national model.<p/> The United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education, a demonstration school for educators and parents, has partnered with a national network that aims to put into practice the best research on how kids learn. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1301766.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1301766.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT MIAMI GARDENS | A vandal knocked down two security cameras at an Amerika gas station in the 15600 block of Northwest 22nd Avenue at 7:45 p.m. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1296278.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1296278.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT MIAMI GARDENS<p/> A thief broke a window on a 2007 Nissan Sentra in the 20300 block of Northeast Second Avenue between 7 p.m. Oct. 14 and 10:30 a.m. Oct. 15. Damage was estimated at $200. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1296283.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1296283.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT The Lambda Tau Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity will host its annual Founders Award Gala at Florida International University to honor and award citizens who have made, and continue to make, a positive impact in the lives of others and the South Florida community. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1296279.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1296279.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Miamians can head to the polls starting Monday through Nov. 1, to vote for a new mayor and three new commissioners before the Nov. 3 general election. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1296280.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1296280.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT As the economic recession swept the country during the last two years, many small businesses had to close. <p/> Four women small business owners, who are next-door neighbors in a strip mall on Northwest Seventh Avenue and 62nd Street in Liberty City, opened their businesses just before or at the height of the economic storm. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1296282.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1296282.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Observances commemorating the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, are being held throughout the country. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1296281.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1296281.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Halloween is a cherished tradition, but the excitement of the night may cause children to forget to be careful. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1290585.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1290585.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Charles Mobley, who has generously given the gift of music to hundreds of Miami-Dade County children and adults, was honored for this 77th birthday on Oct. 10 at the Miami Airport Hilton Hotel. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1319520.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1319520.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Next Saturday will be a proud day for the community.<p/> Two local high school graduates, now college professors and published authors -- Tera W. Hunter and Edda Fields-Black -- are participating on the African Diaspora Panel at the 26th annual Miami Book Fair International. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1319508.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1319508.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Every Friday at 8 a.m., a group of students plant palm tree seeds at Miami Dade College North Campus' new palm tree nursery.<p/> ``Students learn a lot about palms even though they aren't science majors,'' said Juliette Llado, Student Government Association president. ``Each palm has a unique way about itself.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1319505.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1319505.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST MIAMI GARDENS | A vandal slashed two tires and damaged a door lock on a 1995 Honda Accord in the 2500 block of Northwest 165th Street between 12:15 and 10 a.m. Oct. 24. Damage was estimated at $400.