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 2009 MiamiHerald.com Aventura Area 60 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:14:21 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/1343314.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1343314.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Last week, Aventura's worst keep secret became public: Commissioner Billy Joel is running for mayor. <p/> ``I think he was running since he joined the commission,'' said Mayor Susan Gottlieb, who will also run in the November 2010 election. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1343294.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1343294.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Quayside resident Ruth Tishman always dreamed of owning her own art gallery. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1343313.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1343313.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST AVENTURA | Police arrested a 19-year-old man on a charge of theft at JCPenney, 19525 Biscayne Blvd., after store security said he shoplifted a pair of jeans valued at $54 at 2:45 p.m. Nov. 9. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1337270.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1337270.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:00 EST AVENTURA | A thief stole a man's bookbag containing four knives after he left the backpack in the food court at Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., on Oct. 20. The man did not report the stolen bag to police until Nov. 6. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1337272.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1337272.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Robin Lieberman wants to enroll her eighth-grade daughter in the high school closest to their home next year -- the Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School Biscayne Bay Campus -- but because she lives in Aventura, that won't be an option. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1325888.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1325888.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:29 EST She threw a spectacular bash one weekend in Las Vegas, then woke up that Monday morning and decided there must be something more. That defining moment became the seed of OmniPeace, a humanitarian fashion brand -- popular among the celeb set -- that donates profits to social causes in Africa. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1330993.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1330993.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Toby Levin never knew her father's family. She was 23 when her dad, a native Austrian, died unexpectedly.<p/> Levin's family tree remained mostly bare the next half-century. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1343314.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1343314.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Last week, Aventura's worst keep secret became public: Commissioner Billy Joel is running for mayor. <p/> ``I think he was running since he joined the commission,'' said Mayor Susan Gottlieb, who will also run in the November 2010 election. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1343294.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1343294.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Quayside resident Ruth Tishman always dreamed of owning her own art gallery. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1343313.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1343313.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST AVENTURA | Police arrested a 19-year-old man on a charge of theft at JCPenney, 19525 Biscayne Blvd., after store security said he shoplifted a pair of jeans valued at $54 at 2:45 p.m. Nov. 9. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1337270.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1337270.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:00 EST AVENTURA | A thief stole a man's bookbag containing four knives after he left the backpack in the food court at Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., on Oct. 20. The man did not report the stolen bag to police until Nov. 6. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1337272.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1337272.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Robin Lieberman wants to enroll her eighth-grade daughter in the high school closest to their home next year -- the Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School Biscayne Bay Campus -- but because she lives in Aventura, that won't be an option. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1325888.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1325888.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:29 EST She threw a spectacular bash one weekend in Las Vegas, then woke up that Monday morning and decided there must be something more. That defining moment became the seed of OmniPeace, a humanitarian fashion brand -- popular among the celeb set -- that donates profits to social causes in Africa. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1330993.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1330993.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Toby Levin never knew her father's family. She was 23 when her dad, a native Austrian, died unexpectedly.<p/> Levin's family tree remained mostly bare the next half-century. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1331044.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1331044.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:00 EST SUNNY ISLES BEACH | A thief stole a decal off of a license plate on a car in the 17000 block of North Bay Road between 8 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. Oct. 28. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1325426.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1325426.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:45 EST The grass by the toddler bounce house turned into a virtual baby stroller parking lot during Founders Day in Aventura Sunday afternoon as young parents flocked to the event, breaking last year's attendance record. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1325425.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1325425.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The 30-day grace period for red-light enforcement cameras in Sunny Isles Beach ended last week.<p/> Drivers will now be fined $125 for the first infraction, $250 for the second and $500 for any infraction after that. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1325424.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1325424.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST For Aventura resident Jennifer Hazan, finding a homey neighborhood bar to sip wine and unwind with friends was a challenge until she found Italian restaurant and lounge Bar Rosso in the heart of the restaurant chain-heavy city's downtown. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1325427.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1325427.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The National Council of Jewish Women's Greater Miami section will honor Bay Harbor resident Myra Farr for 70 years of leadership and community service at a brunch on Nov. 22, at Temple Beth Sholom, 4144 Chase Ave. in Miami Beach. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1325422.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1325422.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST AVENTURA | A thief stole a computer, a camera & lens, a video camera and an incense burner together valued at $10,050 after breaking into a treatment room in a doctor's office at Whole Life Chiropractic, 18205 Biscayne Blvd., between 11 a.m. Oct. 7 and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 29. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1319523.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1319523.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST When Aventura photographer Grant Goldstein met his girlfriend, Jenna Smith, his love for shooting images took an interesting turn.<p/> He went from working on commercial photography for architects and designers to shooting red-lipped and sultry pin-up imagery. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1319514.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1319514.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST On the morning of Oct. 5, a woman collapsed while jogging on a path by the golf course at the Turnberry Isle Resort & Club in Aventura.<p/> Luckily for her, officers from the Aventura Police Department were nearby with an Automated External Defibrillator -- able to administer electric shocks to person's chest and restart a heart. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1319503.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1319503.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST AVENTURA | A thief stole a BlackBerry valued at $500 from a display case at the Sprint PCS store, 18821 Biscayne Blvd., between 3 and 4 p.m. Oct. 31. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1313198.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1313198.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Aventura is planning to pack Founders Park Bayside this Sunday for the 14th annual Founders Day celebration.<p/> Organizers expect about 3,000 people to attend this year -- and the city has lined up a list of activities and entertainment designed to appeal to all age groups. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1313191.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1313191.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00 EST AVENTURA | Police arrested a 25-year-old man on a charge of driving without a valid license after they said they stopped him for an improper lane change and driving with a cracked front windshield in the 19100 block of Biscayne Boulevard at http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1307675.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1307675.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT AVENTURA | A burglar pried a lock off a door at Cut-N-Play, 18787 Biscayne Blvd., and rummaged through the register and front desk between 11 p.m. Oct. 24 and 7 a.m. Oct. 25. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1307678.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1307678.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Traffic cameras are up and running in Bal Harbour, but violators won't be charged until after a grace period ends in January.<p/> The village installed its first camera on Harbour Way and Collins Avenue in late September. The cameras have been active since Oct. 1. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1343296.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1343296.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST In 1946, a 17-year-old Jack Weinstock joined the U.S. Army and would later miss his high school senior prom in Detroit because he went to serve in Germany. 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/aventura/story/1343296.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1343296.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST In 1946, a 17-year-old Jack Weinstock joined the U.S. Army and would later miss his high school senior prom in Detroit because he went to serve in Germany. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1343223.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1343223.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Jerome Jacques never considered himself a gourmet. <p/> The third-grader said he used to prefer eating hot dogs, eggs and salami sandwiches. <p/> Now, thanks to an after-school program designed to teach inner-city kids about the importance of eating healthier, Jerome is learning how to cook nutritional and tasty food. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1343298.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1343298.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST In an effort to curtail the short-term leasing of North Miami Beach homes that often end up the site noisy weekend parties, the city passed an ordinance Tuesday forbidding such rentals. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1343295.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1343295.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST DOWNTOWN MIAMI | A thief stole a homeless man's wallet while he was sleeping in the 700 block of Northeast First Avenue on Oct. 21. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1337271.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1337271.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:00 EST DOWNTOWN MIAMI | Thieves stole an anchor from a storage box at the Miami Yacht Club, 1001 MacArthur Causeway, on Oct. 9. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1331052.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1331052.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Under a drizzle, Lisa Perez walked the streets of Miami Beach carrying an American flag and a framed picture of her son, Jason Vazquez, a U.S. Army soldier. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1343296.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1343296.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST In 1946, a 17-year-old Jack Weinstock joined the U.S. Army and would later miss his high school senior prom in Detroit because he went to serve in Germany. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1343320.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1343320.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Amid hoots, hollers and applause, two new commissioners took their place on the Miami Beach City Commission Wednesday.<p/> But what Mayor Matti Bower called a ``happy day'' began with an outgoing commissioner's allegations of electioneering shenanigans. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1343294.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1343294.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Quayside resident Ruth Tishman always dreamed of owning her own art gallery. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1343321.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1343321.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Bay Harbor Island officials fear the town may lose $400,000 in state grants if the decision to seek another contractor for a planned park causes the town to miss its April deadline. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1343319.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/beaches/story/1343319.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST MIAMI BEACH | A thief stole a purse, a BlackBerry, Louis Vuitton sunglasses and wallet, a Texas driver's license, credit cards and a Social Security card together valued at $2,750, and $500 cash, after smashing a window on a Saturn in the 2100 block of Collins Avenue between 1 and 4 p.m. Nov. 6. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/communities/hollywood-hallandale/story/1343097.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/communities/hollywood-hallandale/story/1343097.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Charlie is a 7-year-old Siberian husky mix who was given up because his owner lost his home. He weighs 79 pounds, so make sure you have room for him. He loves the comforts of air-conditioning, is good with people of all ages and is very well-behaved. Charlie's also great with cats. To adopt Charlie (ID# A368559) or any other dog or cat, visit the Humane Society of Broward County at 2070 Griffin Rd., just west of Interstate 95, in Dania Beach. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/communities/hollywood-hallandale/story/1343078.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/communities/hollywood-hallandale/story/1343078.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST A 23-year-old man was closing the Tire Center at BJ's Wholesale Club, 4000 Oakwood Blvd., in Hollywood, when he heard footsteps behind him about 8:15 p.m. Nov. 6. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/communities/hollywood-hallandale/story/1343082.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/communities/hollywood-hallandale/story/1343082.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST BROWARD COUNTY<p/>MEETING TO DISCUSS<p/>SCHOOL BOUNDARIES<p/> The Broward County School District will have one more community conference meeting on the 2010-11 school boundaries at 7 p.m. Monday at J.P. Taravella High School, 10600 Riverside Dr., Coral Springs. Meetings will be hosted by the district's School Boundaries Department for all communities that might be affected by proposed boundary changes for the upcoming school year. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/communities/hollywood-hallandale/story/1343086.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/communities/hollywood-hallandale/story/1343086.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL,<p/>FORT LAUDERDALE<p/> Rashawn Anthony Cobb was born Oct. 31 to Jasmine Smith and Maurice Cobb Jr. of Pompano Beach. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/communities/hollywood-hallandale/story/1343089.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/communities/hollywood-hallandale/story/1343089.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST For a person with a developmental disability, finding ways to stay fit can be a lonesome venture. Typical fitness classes or sports teams can be difficult to follow or keep up with, and exercising alone can be unmotivating and well, lonely. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1343243.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/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/north-central/story/1343258.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1343258.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Pharrell Williams keeps busy as a Grammy-winning recording artist, producer, musician and fashion designer -- but not so busy that he couldn't give Edison High students some encouraging words. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1343238.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1343238.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST An international financial company with offices in South Florida recently recruited dozens of its employees for an annual campaign to ``give a helping hand'' in the tri-country area. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1343231.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1343231.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST A proposal by T-Mobile to place a cellphone tower in a park near Miami Norland Senior High School has some Miami Gardens residents threatening to sue the city if it's approved. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1343224.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1343224.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST GRATIGNY | A thief stole a 1993 Chevrolet Lumina at the corner of Northwest 98th Street and Seventh Avenue between 9:45 a.m. and http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1331044.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1331044.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:00 EST SUNNY ISLES BEACH | A thief stole a decal off of a license plate on a car in the 17000 block of North Bay Road between 8 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. Oct. 28. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1325426.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1325426.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:45 EST The grass by the toddler bounce house turned into a virtual baby stroller parking lot during Founders Day in Aventura Sunday afternoon as young parents flocked to the event, breaking last year's attendance record. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1325425.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1325425.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The 30-day grace period for red-light enforcement cameras in Sunny Isles Beach ended last week.<p/> Drivers will now be fined $125 for the first infraction, $250 for the second and $500 for any infraction after that. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1325424.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1325424.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST For Aventura resident Jennifer Hazan, finding a homey neighborhood bar to sip wine and unwind with friends was a challenge until she found Italian restaurant and lounge Bar Rosso in the heart of the restaurant chain-heavy city's downtown. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1325427.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1325427.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The National Council of Jewish Women's Greater Miami section will honor Bay Harbor resident Myra Farr for 70 years of leadership and community service at a brunch on Nov. 22, at Temple Beth Sholom, 4144 Chase Ave. in Miami Beach. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1325422.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1325422.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST AVENTURA | A thief stole a computer, a camera & lens, a video camera and an incense burner together valued at $10,050 after breaking into a treatment room in a doctor's office at Whole Life Chiropractic, 18205 Biscayne Blvd., between 11 a.m. Oct. 7 and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 29. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1319523.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1319523.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST When Aventura photographer Grant Goldstein met his girlfriend, Jenna Smith, his love for shooting images took an interesting turn.<p/> He went from working on commercial photography for architects and designers to shooting red-lipped and sultry pin-up imagery. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1319514.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1319514.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST On the morning of Oct. 5, a woman collapsed while jogging on a path by the golf course at the Turnberry Isle Resort & Club in Aventura.<p/> Luckily for her, officers from the Aventura Police Department were nearby with an Automated External Defibrillator -- able to administer electric shocks to person's chest and restart a heart. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1319503.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1319503.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST AVENTURA | A thief stole a BlackBerry valued at $500 from a display case at the Sprint PCS store, 18821 Biscayne Blvd., between 3 and 4 p.m. Oct. 31. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1313198.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1313198.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Aventura is planning to pack Founders Park Bayside this Sunday for the 14th annual Founders Day celebration.<p/> Organizers expect about 3,000 people to attend this year -- and the city has lined up a list of activities and entertainment designed to appeal to all age groups. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1313191.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1313191.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00 EST AVENTURA | Police arrested a 25-year-old man on a charge of driving without a valid license after they said they stopped him for an improper lane change and driving with a cracked front windshield in the 19100 block of Biscayne Boulevard at http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1307675.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1307675.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT AVENTURA | A burglar pried a lock off a door at Cut-N-Play, 18787 Biscayne Blvd., and rummaged through the register and front desk between 11 p.m. Oct. 24 and 7 a.m. Oct. 25. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1307678.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1307678.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Traffic cameras are up and running in Bal Harbour, but violators won't be charged until after a grace period ends in January.<p/> The village installed its first camera on Harbour Way and Collins Avenue in late September. The cameras have been active since Oct. 1. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1301747.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1301747.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT There was something about being out on the water that changed Justin Marrero.<p/> Like most people with autism, Marrero, a 14-year-old freshman at American High School, has trouble socializing. For the first two months of the school year, he didn't say a word to his classmates or teachers. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1301756.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1301756.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Bar Rosso is hosting two dog friendly Halloween events this week to help raise money for local causes.<p/> On Thursday, The Culture Club at Bar Rosso helps out the Humane Society of Broward County with A Bark To Remember from 7 to 10 p.m. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1301754.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1301754.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Calling all creative children: The Florida Marlins Community Foundation is holding a competition to design this year's holiday greeting card. <p/> The winning card will be the foundation's signature card for the 2009 Christmas season. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1301744.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1301744.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT AVENTURA | Police arrested a 32-year-old woman on a charge of criminal mischief at the Del Vista guard gate, 20499 NE 34th Ave., after police said she drove her car through the gate after the guard wouldn't let her in at 5 a.m. Oct. 17. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1343296.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1343296.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST In 1946, a 17-year-old Jack Weinstock joined the U.S. Army and would later miss his high school senior prom in Detroit because he went to serve in Germany. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1343314.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1343314.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Last week, Aventura's worst keep secret became public: Commissioner Billy Joel is running for mayor. <p/> ``I think he was running since he joined the commission,'' said Mayor Susan Gottlieb, who will also run in the November 2010 election. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1343294.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/aventura/story/1343294.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Quayside resident Ruth Tishman always dreamed of owning her own art gallery.