http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/index.html http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2009 MiamiHerald.com West Kendall 60 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:35:10 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/news/more-info/story/445408.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/more-info/story/445408.html Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:30 EST <b>Your editor: </b> Steve Locklin, <a href="mailto:slocklin@MiamiHerald.com">slocklin@MiamiHerald.com</a>, 305-671-4328 http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1344968.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1344968.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Kidz 4 PATCHES Kidz is the newly formed Junior Board of PATCHES, the licensed nursing care facility in Florida City for children with extreme medical needs. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1343278.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1343278.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST On a sunny autumn day, a group of kids ages 5 to 18 put their best foot forward to dance, sing, and karate chop their way into the audience's heart -- under the watchful eye of their instructors. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1345029.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1345029.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST SWEETWATER AREA | A thief stole a purse, wallet, sunglasses, rosary beads, $80, a Nintendo DSI and four credit cards after breaking a window and damaging two doors on a 2008 Lexus in the 11900 block of Southwest Fourth Street between 5:45 and 7:50 p.m. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1338952.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1338952.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Not many get the opportunity to go to other countries to teach.<p/> That is why Isabelle Camille, a chemistry and biology teacher of Coral Reef High, jumped at the chance to become part of the Fulbright Program, an international exchange program. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1339032.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1339032.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:00 EST TAMIAMI PARK AREA | A thief stole $100, keys, a purse, a wallet, a bag and other items from a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in the 13300 block of Southwest First Street between 1 and 11:30 p.m. Oct. 31. The items were valued at $1,124. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1333039.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1333039.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:00 EST As students from Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School packed into the C-SPAN Civics Bus, Edgar Cordero quietly found a seat on the floor.<p/> He remained that way until a C-SPAN representative asked, ``Who here watches C-SPAN?'' http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1332972.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1332972.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:00 EST More than 230 art supporters attended the fifth annual Quest for Peace Exhibition held recently at the Miami Dade College Kendall campus gallery. The event celebrated 13 award-winning art students who were honored for their achievements. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1332972.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1332972.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:00 EST More than 230 art supporters attended the fifth annual Quest for Peace Exhibition held recently at the Miami Dade College Kendall campus gallery. The event celebrated 13 award-winning art students who were honored for their achievements. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1319509.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1319509.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST For the students of Felix Varela Senior's veterinary science magnet program, caring for injured dogs, feeding goats and even tending to the occasional pig is all in a day's schoolwork. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1309302.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1309302.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Dreaming to make a difference is what Liliam M. Lopez has always tried to do. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1303639.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1303639.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT `How many people have to die from drinking and using drugs before we realize it is not cool?'' asked Peggy Sapp, president and CEO of Informed Families and volunteer president of the National Family Partnership. The 24th annual Red Ribbon Week is continuing through Saturday and organizers hope they can change lives hurt by alcohol and drug abuse. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1286928.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1286928.html Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Agrapefruit tree was placed on top of the new 3,000-square-foot Marian and Robert Fewell Gallery built in what was once a parking lot behind the historic Old Police and Fire Station in Coral Gables. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1275607.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1275607.html Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:39 EDT The tough love that the men of the American Cobra Goju-Ryu karate dojo impart on their students stems from the difficult lessons learned two years ago when their beloved instructor, Nelson Garcia, was murdered by his brother. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1275529.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1275529.html Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT The opening of the Quest for Peace's fifth art exhibition, sponsored by the Miami Dadeland Pinecrest Rotary Club and Miami Dade College, will be 6 p.m. Oct. 22 in the gallery of Miami Dade College Kendall Campus. The public is invited. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1275606.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1275606.html Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Tensions ran high at the Kendall Community Council meeting Tuesday night when more than 100 people turned out to hear the final ruling on the proposed expansion of the South Dade branch of the YMCA. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1275610.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1275610.html Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Kendall residents are signing on to the growing list of Miami-Dade County homeowners puzzled by their recent tax notices.<p/> At a meeting of the Kendall Federation of Homeowner Associations on Tuesday night, county property appraiser Pedro J. Garcia spent most of his time addressing one question: Why are property values decreasing and tax rates going up? http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1264383.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1264383.html Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Tiffany & Co. and Miami Monthly Magazine recognized a new group of philanthropists at a festive evening event held at The Viceroy's Club 50. Called The Blue Angels, the honorees include Ricky Arriola, Paula Brockway, Thea Goldman, Bill Holly, Irene Korge, Abigail Pollak and Samantha Sharpe. Publisher and Executive Editor of Miami Monthly Elena V. Carpenter and Tiffany & Co. Group Director Henry Gonzalez welcomed guests and gave glowing remarks about each honoree. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1252573.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1252573.html Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Young, Stovall & Company, Turnberry Bank and The Coral Gables Woman's Club will host a wine tasting and food celebration fundraiser from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 9 at the historic Coral Gables Woman's clubhouse, 1001 E. Ponce de Leon Blvd. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1244169.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1244169.html Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Roberto Amador stood by a statue of Nicaraguan poet Ruben Dario, watching dancers perform a folkloric dance from Nicaragua to the sounds of the marimba, an instrument similar to the xylophone. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1241160.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1241160.html Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Linda Sanford has spent the last 40 years in the sky as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines.<p/> Since she retired, Sanford has spent a lot more time driving and has become increasingly aware that Miami is one of those cities where ``driving defensively'' is a must. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1241150.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1241150.html Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT The newly created Community Foundation of Pinecrest held its first Donor Appreciation Reception and Auction by treating guests to hors d'oeuvres and other refreshments at Blue, the new all-suite hotel in Doral. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1235717.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1235717.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Mike Maldonado was heartbroken when he first heard about the recent horse killings in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.<p/> But the impact of the acts did not hit home until his friend's horse fell victim. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1235698.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1235698.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Miami-Dade County Commissioners gave preliminary approval Tuesday to a measure that would cut the number of community councils from 10 to four.<p/> The item, which passed 8-5, also would eliminate elections for council members. It sets the number of council members, who would be appointed by commissioners rather than elected, at nine per council. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1235695.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1235695.html Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Miami-Dade homeowners unhappy with their property tax assessment have until Friday to file an appeal with the Value Adjustment Board.<p/> If owners can prove that the county appraiser has placed an excessively high value on their property, they could have the assessment reduced by up to 15 percent, depending on the property's value. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1235689.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1235689.html Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Ninety-four eager children entered the Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center on Saturday in the hopes of being cast in the Miami Childrens Theater production of Annie, the musical about the spunky orphan with red curly hair. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1234176.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1234176.html Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT In their wet suits and masks, scientific divers carry oxygen tanks, underwater cameras, measuring tape, and about 50 pounds of equipment into Biscayne Bay to restore Miami-Dade's coral reefs. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1229800.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1229800.html Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT In almost perfect unison, about 45 students at The Academy pressed their index and middle figures on top of their lips and softly blew. <p/> At the moment, the youngsters were playing air shofar with imaginary ram's horns. Soon, though, they would clean, sand and drill the beige or brown horns to make the real thing. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1344965.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1344965.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST It's been almost a year since Miami resident Natalia Rosa last tasted a Nicaraguan Rosquilla, a popular cookie from the Central American nation. http://www.miamiherald.com/1033/story/1301613.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1033/story/1301613.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:27 EDT With Haiti poised to enjoy the economic benefits of long-elusive stability, foreign diplomats are scrambling behind the scenes to keep it all from unraveling as several lawmakers demand the ouster of the country's prime minister. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1344968.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1344968.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Kidz 4 PATCHES Kidz is the newly formed Junior Board of PATCHES, the licensed nursing care facility in Florida City for children with extreme medical needs. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1345053.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1345053.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Cutler Bay Mayor Paul Vrooman will not seek reelection in November while council member Timothy Meerbott and Vice Mayor Edward MacDougall said they will run for the post. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1345044.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1345044.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Peter England, a longtime Palmetto Bay resident who once served as vice mayor of St. Petersburg, became the first to formally announce that he is running for village mayor. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1345062.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1345062.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST 'Tis the season to give . . . so one Cutler Bay police officer did.<p/> A cool $160, right out of his own pocket, to a resident in need.<p/> Earlier this fall, Cutler Bay officer James Timothy O'Riley Jr. was on routine patrol in the Saga Bay area when he was approached by resident Stu Shaw, a self-employed chef and owner of Miami Personal Chefs.Com, a firm that provides cooks for private events. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1344967.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1344967.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Southridge Senior High School finished the regular football season undefeated for the first time since 1997.<p/> But this year, the school's football players are focusing on more than just the numbers on the scoreboard. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1344976.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1344976.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Cutler Bay resident Brian Trainor has a knack for snapping pictures out of focus and turning mundane images like shards of glass into pieces of artwork. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1344977.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1344977.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The Cocoplum guardhouse will soon get a $425,000 face lift.<p/> At a meeting Tuesday, the Coral Gables City Commission unanimously approved the cost of the project. How the project will be paid for, however, has pit Cocoplum homeowners against those who own boat slips in the yacht club. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1344982.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1344982.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Following the controversy over West Miami Mayor Cesar Carasa recently presenting a key to the city to Ecuador's consul general, the city commission passed a resolution Wednesday requesting the key be returned. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1344980.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1344980.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Over the next five years, South Miami will have a chance to reduce crime and improve lives in its community redevelopment area as it becomes one of the country's latest Weed and Seed grant recipients. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1344981.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1344981.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Folks living in single-family homes usually don't want a much-taller building towering over their houses.<p/> ``Not only do you not want to live next to it, most people don't want to live in it,'' said resident Lashawnda Williams at Tuesday's South Miami commission meeting. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1344970.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1344970.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Friends and fellow churchgoers Abigail Raffalski, Marlee Gray, Sarah Livingston, and Eleanor Harley each asked themselves: What can we do for our neighbors this Thanksgiving Day? http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/1346143.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/1346143.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Soccer fans in Homestead have a new place to kick the soccer ball and score a goal at the new soccer facilities at Homestead Air Reserve Park. <p/> Two new soccer fields are part of the first phase of development for the 213-acre park, 26851 SW 127th Ave. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/1346045.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/1346045.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The newly elected Homestead mayor and council will face their first major decision at 7 p.m. Monday when they meet to discuss the future of their top employee -- City Manager Mike Shehadeh. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/1344968.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/1344968.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Kidz 4 PATCHES Kidz is the newly formed Junior Board of PATCHES, the licensed nursing care facility in Florida City for children with extreme medical needs. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/1344976.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/1344976.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Cutler Bay resident Brian Trainor has a knack for snapping pictures out of focus and turning mundane images like shards of glass into pieces of artwork. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/1345052.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/1345052.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST This Thanksgiving, I count my personal blessings for my family: my wife, Alexandra, my two young daughters, as well as my mother, and in-laws. Family is the cornerstone of our community. I am blessed. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343243.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343243.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST This week, the ``great'' shopping season starts and many are going to use the Internet. So I thought I would give you tips that will hopefully keep you from getting a migraine down the road. Some of the below recommendations I have used in past columns and worth repeating. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343278.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343278.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST On a sunny autumn day, a group of kids ages 5 to 18 put their best foot forward to dance, sing, and karate chop their way into the audience's heart -- under the watchful eye of their instructors. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343279.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343279.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST ``Mr. Turkey, better watch out. Thanksgiving Day is coming. If you're not careful, you'll end up. In someone's hungry tummy! Mr. Turkey, run, run, run. Please run away and hide. Mr. Turkey, run, run, run. Don't wait around outside.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343245.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343245.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina is urging residents to join him in supporting the bid to bring the FIFA World Cup to Miami in 2018 or 2022.<p/> In the United States, there are 27 cities and 32 stadiums vying to host the games. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343239.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343239.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST A group of Doral Middle School students each received new Dell computers earlier this month after completing the PBS&J's 2009 Miami KIDS CLASS (Computer Lab Adventure for Super Students) program. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1333037.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1333037.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:00 EST TAMIAMI PARK AREA | A thief stole a wallet after breaking a window on a 2002 Ford Explorer in the 500 block of Southwest 127th Avenue between 3:30 and 5 p.m. Nov. 4. The wallet was valued at $100. Damage was estimated at $200. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1327306.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1327306.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:00 EST WESTCHESTER | A thief stole a radio and vehicle registration after breaking a window on a 2004 Ford Focus in the 3900 block of Southwest 89th Avenue between 10 p.m. Oct. 28 and 5:30 a.m. Oct. 29. The items were valued at $451. Damage was estimated at $150. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1327319.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1327319.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:00 EST FONTAINEBLEAU | A thief stole a driver's license and license tag from a 2003 Mitsubishi in the 8600 block of Northwest Eighth Street between 11 p.m. Oct. 25 and 6 a.m. Oct. 26. The items were valued at $35. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1321262.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1321262.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST A blimp naval station on land west of what is now the Florida Turnpike. Air fields further south. Troops training -- South Dade was filled with military activities during World War II. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1321261.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1321261.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST What will fill the giant vacancy left by Circuit City at the Greenery Mall?<p/> A supermarket can now join the list of possibilities.<p/> The Kendall Community Council, by a 4-2 vote, nixed a mall restriction that prohibited supermarkets. The decision came Wednesday night after four hours of debate. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1321260.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1321260.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST TAMIAMI PARK AREA | A thief stole tools valued at $400 from a 2000 Ford F-350 in the 2500 block of Southwest 109th Avenue between 9 p.m. Oct. 28 and 7 a.m. Oct. 29. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1314950.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1314950.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Faitha got her first kiss at 28. But it wasn't on the lips. <p/> Rather, her fiancé gave it to her on her hand.<p/> Then he broke up with her -- out of fear that the kiss diminished Faitha's purity. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1314956.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1314956.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Sweetwater leaders have secured a $2.5 million line of credit from Regions Bank to assist with improvements at the city's senior center and the second phase of a sewer drainage project. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1314949.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1314949.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00 EST SWEETWATER AREA | A thief stole a 1996 Ford van in the 1400 block of Northwest 107th Avenue sometime between March 18 and Sept. 14. The owner only discovered the missing van when he returned to the country on Oct. 23. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1309302.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1309302.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Dreaming to make a difference is what Liliam M. Lopez has always tried to do. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1309332.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1309332.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT It's been a tough market for anyone looking for a job lately. But for unemployed people who are also disabled, it can be even harder.<p/> Whitney Foster Johnson, 23, of Cutler Bay, has been looking for four years. A tracheotomy she has had since birth makes it difficult for her to speak, but she believes she has something to offer an employer. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1309331.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1309331.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT WESTCHESTER | A thief stole two drills and $200 after damaging the ignition on a 2001 Ford F-250 in the 8400 block of Southwest 38th Street between 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20 and 5:15 a.m. Oct. 21. The drills were valued at $200. Damage was estimated at $100. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1303639.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1303639.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT `How many people have to die from drinking and using drugs before we realize it is not cool?'' asked Peggy Sapp, president and CEO of Informed Families and volunteer president of the National Family Partnership. The 24th annual Red Ribbon Week is continuing through Saturday and organizers hope they can change lives hurt by alcohol and drug abuse. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1303594.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1303594.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT What began as a simple fundraiser for the eighth-grade graduation ceremony turned into a celebration of culture and the environment, as well as a gift for the members of a family struck by tragedy. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1303591.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1303591.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT TAMIAMI PARK AREA | A thief stole $15 from an unlocked 1998 Mazda in the 2900 block of Southwest 103rd Place at 5 a.m. Oct. 10. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1297823.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1297823.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Students at Felix Varela High School in Kendall have no excuses when they cannot read what the teacher writes on the board.<p/> Because in a corner classroom on the first floor, 60 students and one enthusiastic teacher are eager to make them a free pair of eyeglasses in 15 minutes or less. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1297825.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1297825.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT TAMIAMI PARK AREA | A thief stole a credit card after breaking a window on a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban in the 11200 block of Southwest 24th Street between 9:30 a.m. and noon Oct. 11. The credit card was valued at $1. Damage was estimated at $200. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1344968.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1344968.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Kidz 4 PATCHES Kidz is the newly formed Junior Board of PATCHES, the licensed nursing care facility in Florida City for children with extreme medical needs. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1332972.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1332972.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:00 EST More than 230 art supporters attended the fifth annual Quest for Peace Exhibition held recently at the Miami Dade College Kendall campus gallery. The event celebrated 13 award-winning art students who were honored for their achievements. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1319509.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1319509.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST For the students of Felix Varela Senior's veterinary science magnet program, caring for injured dogs, feeding goats and even tending to the occasional pig is all in a day's schoolwork.