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, 09 Nov 2009 03:43:30 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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/west-kendall/story/1224140.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1224140.html Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT More than 100 people showed up on Sept. 1 at a Kendall Community Council meeting to speak out on the YMCA of Greater Miami's expansion project at the South Dade facility. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1222366.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/west-kendall/story/1222366.html Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Students from prekindergarten to sixth grade were lining up excitedly at South Pointe Elementary on Thursday to check out the newest addition at the school. 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/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/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/pinecrest/story/1321256.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1321256.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Shoppers in Pinecrest and Kendall beware: Thieves are preying on customers who leave their electronics purchases in their cars while they eat or continue shopping. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1321267.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1321267.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Palmetto Bay will hold a ground-breaking ceremony Thursday for its environmentally friendly Village Hall to be built in the Franjo Triangle Island commercial district. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1321270.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1321270.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST After two years of not being heard at City Council meetings, the residents of Homestead have been heard at the polls.<p/> Not to take anything away from the newly elected City Council members -- signs, mailers, phone calls, forums and knocking on doors -- Tuesday's election was a rocking referendum on the recalcitrant members of our council who would ``block vote'' every major issue and rebuff any opinion from the public to the contrary. All four were expelled! http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1321238.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1321238.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Sitting on the patio in the early hours of the morning is one of life's pleasures. The sun's rays are warming the canal at the yard's end and all kinds of birds -- egrets, ibises, gallinules, ducks, bitterns, mockingbirds -- offer cheerful songs and chatter. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1321228.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1321228.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Brother-sister teenage dog whisperers have won more than 100 awards for their dog training in challenges across the country. It all started with an apprenticeship at the Miami Seaquarium. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321246.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321246.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The prospect of an outdoor cafe at the Country Club of Coral Gables, a few yards away from the historic homes along North Greenway Drive, brought out critics and champions alike Tuesday to listen to the new management team's pitch. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321252.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321252.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST In February, South Miami voters will decide whether a new way of choosing board and committee members becomes law.<p/> The city commission unanimously approved an ordinance on Tuesday that, if approved by voters, would allow each commissioner to appoint one person to five-member city boards and committees. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321257.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321257.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST West Miami Mayor Cesar Carasa was criticized at Wednesday's city commission meeting for recently presenting a key to the city to the consul general of Ecuador. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321247.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321247.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST FLAGAMI AREA | A thief stole a DVD player and clothes after damaging a door lock on a 2009 Kia Rio in the 7200 block of Northwest 11th Street between 4 and 4:15 p.m. Oct. 31. The items were valued at $385. Damage was estimated at $150. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321253.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321253.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Coral Gables City Manager Patrick Salerno will begin a search for a permanent police chief.<p/> Salerno, who has been in his job for about six months, said he will search nationwide to find a leader for the 183 sworn-officer department. The current salary range is $97,489 to $133,869. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/1322709.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/1322709.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:17 EST As the F-15 Eagle roared out of a barrel roll and climbed toward the sun, Alvaro Ramos craned his neck and spilled his beer onto the tarmac.<p/> Ramos, a former pilot in the Colombian air force, traveled from Naples to join the thousands at this weekend's Wings Over Homestead air show -- the first of its kind in almost two decades. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/1321273.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/1321273.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST A new mayor, vice mayor and three new council members took their places Wednesday night inside the standing-room only council chambers -- 24 hours after voters ousted four incumbents including the city's first woman mayor. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/1321271.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/1321271.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST the kind that actually fly -- are back in the Everglades National Park for the cold season.<p/> So as a treat to honor America's service men and women, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar is offering free admission to national parks and other federal areas Wednesday on Veterans' Day. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/1321239.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/1321239.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Downtown Homestead will be ground zero for school bands, soldiers and veterans, who will march Wednesday in this year's 48th annual Veterans' Day Parade. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/1321238.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/south/story/1321238.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Sitting on the patio in the early hours of the morning is one of life's pleasures. The sun's rays are warming the canal at the yard's end and all kinds of birds -- egrets, ibises, gallinules, ducks, bitterns, mockingbirds -- offer cheerful songs and chatter. 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/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/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/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/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/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/east-kendall/story/1292350.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1292350.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Hundreds of Miami Dade College students went without sleep Friday night to raise money for Haiti.<p/> The All-Nighter for the Poor program was organized by Food for the Poor, a 27-year-old organization dedicated to international relief efforts. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1292348.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1292348.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT UNIVERSITY PARK AREA | A burglar stole an entertainment system from a 2008 Ford F-150 at the corner of 112th Avenue and Southwest 24th Street after breaking door locks and damaging the center console between 8:15 and 11 p.m. Oct. 8. The system was valued at $550. Damage was estimated at $600. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1287002.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1287002.html Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Monday is a teacher's workday, but some students at G. Holmes Braddock High School are going to school anyway -- to help the family of a slain alumnus. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1286928.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-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/east-kendall/story/1287001.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1287001.html Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT After mashing countless avocados, culinary students from four Miami-Dade high schools came up with a winner. Or rather a World Record. The students shattered last Sunday the Guinness World Record for the largest serving of guacamole. The event, called the Holy Moly Redland Guacamole Celebration, at Schnelby Winery in Redland raised money for the culinary programs at John A. Ferguson, Robert Morgan, South Dade and Homestead high schools. <p/> It took about 500 pounds of tomatoes, 100 pounds of mayonnaise, 500 limes and 3,500 pounds of avocados. The ingredients were donated by Fresh King Farms and the Krome family groves. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1287004.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1287004.html Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT The Westchester Community Council gave approval Wednesday night to two applications that had continuously been deferred at past meetings.<p/> Little Seeds Academy, 10470 SW 40th St., got the go-ahead to expand its home-based day care from 10 to 43 children. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1287000.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1287000.html Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT SWEETWATER AREA | A thief tried to steal jewelry valued at $17.60 from a Forever 21 store in the 11300 block of Northwest 12th Street after taking them from a display and sticking them in her purse between 4 and 4:30 p.m. Oct. 7. The 29-year-old woman was detained by a store security guard until police arrived. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1281766.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1281766.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT The secret to losing weight, Sanford Siegal has been telling his patients for the last 30 years, is eating cookies.<p/> From his kitchen in Kendall, he baked up a 90-calorie concoction that is rich in hunger-suppressing amino acids and kneaded it in cookie dough. He vowed they could lose between 10 and 15 pounds in a month by eating six a day -- and a reasonable dinner. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1281849.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1281849.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT New to The Falls neighborhood: Its own art district.<p/> Organizers are starting an art mecca in the warehouse area just north of The Falls shopping center. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1281856.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1281856.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Quick -- pick five things to take on the road. There is no certainty of when you will be home, only that the soldiers will arrive soon, and staying is not an option. This is the scenario that Suzy Brientner relays in <I>Torn From Home: My Life as a Refugee</I>, a new exhibit at the Lisa Ann Watson Children's Discovery Museum on life in a refugee camp. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1281897.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1281897.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT SWEETWATER AREA | A thief stole a GPS after breaking a door lock on a 2008 Dodge Charger in the 11200 block of Northwest 12th Street between 11 p.m. Sept. 26 and 10:30 a.m. Sept. 27. The GPS was valued at $300. Damage was estimated at $200. 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.