http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/index.html http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2008 MiamiHerald.com Aventura Area 60 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:06:22 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/news/more-info/story/443871.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/more-info/story/443871.html Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:06 EST <B>Beaches editor: </B> Tere Figueras Negrete <a href="mailto:tfigueras@MiamiHerald.com">tfigueras@MiamiHerald.com</a> <B>305-376-3556</B> http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795291.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795291.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795289.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795289.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:01 EST Sunny Isles Beach may be known for its sandy beaches and tropical climate, but this Saturday the snow will fall at Samson Oceanfront Park. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795290.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795290.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:01 EST As a young woman living on Long Island, Mildred Kozinn was involved with her temple, took care of her three children and was an active member of the women's Zionist organization Hadassah. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795287.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795287.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/790643.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/790643.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/790647.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/790647.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/790644.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/790644.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:01 EST As swarms of well-to-do art collectors descend upon Miami Beach for Art Basel, one Aventura fine art gallery -- and several in North Miami -- are hoping they will venture north. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795291.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795291.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795289.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795289.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:01 EST Sunny Isles Beach may be known for its sandy beaches and tropical climate, but this Saturday the snow will fall at Samson Oceanfront Park. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795290.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795290.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:01 EST As a young woman living on Long Island, Mildred Kozinn was involved with her temple, took care of her three children and was an active member of the women's Zionist organization Hadassah. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795287.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795287.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/790643.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/790643.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/790647.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/790647.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/790644.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/790644.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:01 EST As swarms of well-to-do art collectors descend upon Miami Beach for Art Basel, one Aventura fine art gallery -- and several in North Miami -- are hoping they will venture north. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/786219.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/786219.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:01 EST Cyclist Chris Figureida has fought through rain and hail, through wind and snow and through treacherous tornadoes. But for the Californian on a cross-country bike ride, the grueling journey has a higher purpose. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/786225.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/786225.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/786224.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/786224.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/785872.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/785872.html Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:08 EST Shoppers at the new Epicure Gourmet Market on Collins Avenue can still pick up bottles of spirits to go along with their pre-packaged meals -- despite objections from a neighboring business owner and two city commissioners. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/781026.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/781026.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:01 EST Shoppers at the new Epicure Gourmet Market on Collins Avenue can still pick up bottles of spirits to go along with their pre-packaged meals -- despite objections from a neighboring business owner and two city commissioners. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/781037.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/781037.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:01 EST For nearly two decades, Thee Dollhouse gentleman's club has greeted drivers entering the city of Sunny Isles Beach from the 163rd Street causeway -- to the dismay of some public officials who want the all-nude venue to move across town. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/781023.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/781023.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:01 EST A long-awaited expansion to the Aventura City of Excellence School is set to begin early next year, City Manager Eric Soroka announced at a city commission workshop. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/781028.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/781028.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/776269.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/776269.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/776175.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/776175.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:31 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/776239.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/776239.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:01 EST When the architects of a new social center at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center wanted to create a place that would become the hub of the Jewish community in Northeast Miami-Dade, they looked south. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/776267.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/776267.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/770511.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/770511.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:01 EST Hip couples and young families stroll the aisles of the Epicure Gourmet Market, picking up veal shanks for <em>osso bucco</em> and French cheeses in what used to be the site of an beloved Jewish eatery. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795283.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795283.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/1033/story/793927.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1033/story/793927.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:58 EST The slow road to death runs high above the scenic coastline, past the crumbled bridges and buried rivers. It traverses a jagged trail passing green slopes and red fertile dirt before arriving here: an isolated mountain village where little Haitian girls dream of eating rice and the doctor is a three-hour walk away. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795283.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795283.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/798637.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/798637.html Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:01 EST A 16-year-old with a long rap sheet was the second alleged robber arrested in connection with last weekend's murder of a Haitian immigrant, Miami police said Wednesday. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/795279.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/795279.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:01 EST Esperance Joseph was on stage at the Joseph Caleb Center, along with three other contestants competing for the title of Miss Notre Dame D'Haiti. She was composed -- until the emcee announced her as the winner. ''I'm very emotional right now,'' said Esperance, 17, who burst into tears as she accepted the sparkly silver tiara. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/795283.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/795283.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/795280.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/795280.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:01 EST Book lovers in the market for cheap thrills -- be they mystery, adventure or romance -- can pore over more than 50,000 offerings on sale at Miami-Dade Public Library's annual book sale. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/795285.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/795285.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:01 EST DOWNTOWN MIAMI | Thieves stole 368 copper sprinkler covers valued at $18,500 from a building in the 2000 block of North Bayshore Drive between Oct. 16 and Oct. 20. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/beaches/story/795283.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/beaches/story/795283.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/beaches/story/795291.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/beaches/story/795291.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/beaches/story/795295.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/beaches/story/795295.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:01 EST The drag queen show at the Palace Food Bar will go on. Miami Beach put a stop to the Ocean Drive bar's outdoor performances, citing noise complaints and a need to keep sidewalks clear for pedestrians. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/beaches/story/795296.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/beaches/story/795296.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:01 EST A Bal Harbour councilman provided inaccurate information on his financial disclosure forms -- neglecting to disclose income he received from renting out his home, according to the Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/beaches/story/795297.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/beaches/story/795297.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:01 EST MIAMI BEACH | A burglar stole two mountain bicycles, a bike tire and seat, together valued at $850 after shattering a window at a residence in the 600 block of Euclid Avenue between 2 p.m. Nov. 16 and 9 p.m. Nov. 17. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/communities/hollywood-hallandale/story/800166.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/communities/hollywood-hallandale/story/800166.html Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:01 EST Eight-year-old Olivia Cohen was just another Muggle who had never been outside the United States. But by Thursday, she had been transported -- not by floo powder -- to a land of castles, potions and superstar Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, who celebrated the release of her latest book at a tea party with a couple of hundred wizard and witch wannabes. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/communities/hollywood-hallandale/story/789612.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/communities/hollywood-hallandale/story/789612.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:01 EST Persistent burglars hit a Hollywood home and stole items valued at $23,100. First the burglars tried the west side window of the home in the 1000 block of Hollywood Boulevard. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/communities/hollywood-hallandale/story/789617.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/communities/hollywood-hallandale/story/789617.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:01 EST In tight-knit groups of few or many, 1,500 Broward school children marched through downtown Fort Lauderdale to tell the world that they were tired of bullies and strong enough to stop them. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/communities/hollywood-hallandale/story/789622.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/communities/hollywood-hallandale/story/789622.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:01 EST In Dania Beach, catering employees saved one box of prime ribs but couldn't rescue another. Two employees returned to a catering business in the 100 block of Southwest Third Avenue to do some unfinished work about 9:15 p.m. Nov. 6 and were surprised to find a gray car and a red car in front of the business. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/communities/hollywood-hallandale/story/789610.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/communities/hollywood-hallandale/story/789610.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:01 EST If a person collected rain water in a barrel, then used the water to nourish a garden, it would be a green deed. ''And you'd still be doing 90 percent more for the environment than most people in America,'' said John Shave, an environmentalist and natural landscaper at Sprinkler Systems Innovations in Oakland Park. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/795283.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/795283.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/795225.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/795225.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:01 EST Carl's Furniture and Design Gallery in Miami Gardens has rows of furniture and new artwork that goes beyond wall frames to decorate a room. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/795221.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/795221.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:01 EST Warm congratulations to the 15 men who will be ordained at 10 a.m. Saturday as permanent deacons in the Catholic church. Archbishop John C. Favalora will officiate. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/795308.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/795308.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:01 EST Fire investigators are trying to determine whether recent renovations to a Liberty City home exacerbated a blaze that imperiled two children Monday. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/795223.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/795223.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:01 EST MIAMI GARDENS | A burglar stole $350 from a sock drawer after breaking a window at a house in the 3000 block of Northwest 203rd Lane between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 18. Damage was estimated at $25. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/786219.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/786219.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:01 EST Cyclist Chris Figureida has fought through rain and hail, through wind and snow and through treacherous tornadoes. But for the Californian on a cross-country bike ride, the grueling journey has a higher purpose. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/786225.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/786225.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/786224.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/786224.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/785872.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/785872.html Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:08 EST Shoppers at the new Epicure Gourmet Market on Collins Avenue can still pick up bottles of spirits to go along with their pre-packaged meals -- despite objections from a neighboring business owner and two city commissioners. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/781026.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/781026.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:01 EST Shoppers at the new Epicure Gourmet Market on Collins Avenue can still pick up bottles of spirits to go along with their pre-packaged meals -- despite objections from a neighboring business owner and two city commissioners. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/781037.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/781037.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:01 EST For nearly two decades, Thee Dollhouse gentleman's club has greeted drivers entering the city of Sunny Isles Beach from the 163rd Street causeway -- to the dismay of some public officials who want the all-nude venue to move across town. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/781023.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/781023.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:01 EST A long-awaited expansion to the Aventura City of Excellence School is set to begin early next year, City Manager Eric Soroka announced at a city commission workshop. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/781028.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/781028.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/776269.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/776269.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/776175.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/776175.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:31 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/776239.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/776239.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:01 EST When the architects of a new social center at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center wanted to create a place that would become the hub of the Jewish community in Northeast Miami-Dade, they looked south. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/776267.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/776267.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/770511.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/770511.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:01 EST Hip couples and young families stroll the aisles of the Epicure Gourmet Market, picking up veal shanks for <em>osso bucco</em> and French cheeses in what used to be the site of an beloved Jewish eatery. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/770508.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/770508.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:01 EST As the city faces a growing number of condo foreclosures, Commissioner Bob Diamond is hoping the Florida Legislature will take action to help condominium associations struggling to pay their bills. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/770509.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/770509.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:01 EST AVENTURA | A thief stole a woman's wallet with credit cards and identification cards after she left it on a bench to change her baby's diaper at Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25. The wallet was valued at $900. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/767075.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/767075.html Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:01 EST It may be hard to believe that a chain restaurant, especially a retro ''modern American supper club'' situated in a shopping mall, could impress serious foodies and sticklers for fine service. But somehow Ocean Prime manages to do all that in the midst of an economic slump that seems not to have affected the Williams Island crowd. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/765546.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/765546.html Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:01 EST Given the nation's newfound awareness over climate change, energy and other environmental issues, South Florida educators say they have witnessed an increased appetite among students and parents to ``go green.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795283.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795283.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795291.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795291.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:01 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795289.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/795289.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:01 EST Sunny Isles Beach may be known for its sandy beaches and tropical climate, but this Saturday the snow will fall at Samson Oceanfront Park.