NEWS FROM: Aventura, Golden Beach, Haulover, Highland Oaks, Northeast, Sunny Isles Beach
An uncertain economy has made for a slow start for many toy drives -- ''Unfortunately, I think there are going to be a lot more people looking for toys than giving them,'' said Sunny Isles Beach Police Chief Fred Maas, whose department has only gotten a trickle of toys so far.
I rene Marie, the grand dame of modeling, will celebrate her agency's 25th anniversary alongside her 1,000 models, staff members (past and present), close friends and business associates at an invita- tion-only gala Dec. 13 in Miami Beach.
Samson Oceanfront Park will be transformed into a snowy wonderland -- albeit briefly -- for the city's annual Winter Fest.
Nancy Falchuk, the national president of Hadassah -- the Women's Zionist Organization of America -- will visit South Florida this weekend.
SUNNY ISLES BEACH | A thief stole a wallet from a woman's purse while she played bingo at a bingo hall at 18288 Collins Ave. between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Oct. 5.
What do learning how to fly, cooking soul food and giving museum tours have in common? At first glance, very little. But teenagers throughout Miami-Dade public high schools are mining off-beat ways to earn the necessary community service hours for graduation.
SUNNY ISLES BEACH | A thief stole car parts and accessories together valued at $6,000 after breaking into a 2007 Mercedes-Benz in the 17200 block of Collins Avenue between 5 p.m.
Art lovers can get a taste of Art Basel -- without heading to Miami Beach.
A cyclist who has biked across the country to teach healthy living made his way from Washington to Miami on Friday with a stop at a local elementary school.
You hate turkey. For you, it's a symbol of a contrived, shame-filled history. Plus, the damn bird is too dry. But your inner Pilgrim is craving the smell of pumpkin pie and, yes, that venerable bird. But even if your foodie self can't fully embrace the marshmallowed yams of the traditional Thanksgiving table, your palate still has a reason to give thanks today.
SUNNY ISLES BEACH | A thief stole a bicycle valued at $320 from the bike rack in the first floor of a parking garage at 17100 N. Bay Rd. between 8 a.m. Oct. 1 and 3 p.m. Oct. 6.
The new Epicure market faced opposition to its sale of bottled spirits from a neighboring package liquor store.
The new Epicure market faced opposition to its sale of bottled spirits from a neighboring package liquor store.
Thee Dollhouse -- Sunny Isles Beach's only strip club -- is fighting the city's plan to regulate where adult businesses can operate.
A planned expansion to the city-run charter school, Aventura City of Excellence, is on pace to begin in February.
SUNNY ISLES BEACH | A burglar threw a rock and smashed the front glass window of D'Europa Furniture, 18660 Collins Ave., between 12:45 and 1 a.m. Oct. 20. The burglar tried to steal a flat-screen television but left it behind once he realized it was a fake prop.
Art Basel Miami Beach, the United States' most prestigious art show, comes to town Dec. 4-7. This year's show brings more than 220 leading galleries from around the world exhibiting the works of over 2,000 artists -- plus a multitude of special exhibitions, parties and crossover events featuring music, film, architecture and design.
More than 300 works of art by students from throughout Miami-Dade will be on display in a new exhibition, The Shapes of Space, now on view at 801 Art Studio, 801 SW Third Ave. in Miami.
A taste of Latin America is coming to the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center, starting with the 27th annual Maccabi Games this weekend.
AVENTURA A thief stole a man's Hermes watch valued at $5,000 after he set it down on the ground to hit golf balls at a hitting station at the Sports Authority, 18499 Biscayne Blvd., between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Oct. 25.
Hip couples and young families stroll the aisles of the Epicure Gourmet Market, picking up veal shanks for osso bucco and French cheeses in what used to be the site of an beloved Jewish eatery.
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