The red carpet at CBS4 WFOR-TV was rolled out for 5000 Role Model students from Palmetto and Coral Reef Senior High schools as they recently toured Studio ''A,'' which broadcasts live news.
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On a whim, the Rev. Eudokimos-Martin Harding visited a Greek Orthodox Church in his hometown of Reading, England. Immediately he was stirred by the depth of the spirituality and the extended chanted liturgy dating to apostolic times.
Students, teachers, administrators and many other friends recently honored Renee Garrett for her 39 years of teaching art at St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School in Coral Gables. She will be retiring in June to spend more time with her husband, George, and their family. Garrett started out going from classroom to classroom with a shopping cart full of art supplies. Her present art room at St. Thomas is filled with the creations of just some of the many students she has encouraged to make art over the...
FONTAINEBLEAU A thief stole two speakers after breaking four windows on a 1995 Toyota Tercel at the corner of 82nd Avenue and Northwest 10th Street between 6:30 p.m. April 29 and 5:45 a.m. April 30. The speakers were valued at $40. Damage was estimated at $800.
The Miami Dade College Community Chorus celebrated its 25th anniversary by performing a reunion concert at the Riverside Baptist Church last weekend.
Over the past five years, Terry Floyd has dedicated much of his free time to helping the Miami-Dade Police Department's Kendall station officers with whatever they need, whether it's answering the phones or organizing special events.
On a whim, the Rev. Eudokimos-Martin Harding visited a Greek Orthodox Church in his hometown of Reading, England. Immediately he was stirred by the depth of the spirituality and the extended chanted liturgy dating to apostolic times.
The Kendall Community Council on Tuesday night approved an application whose outcome will lead to the closing of a portion of Southwest 75th Street at Southwest 74th Avenue.
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WESTCHESTER
Saturday marks the start of the 2008 Adopt-a-Tree season. The goal of this county program is to increase the tree canopy, and it's happening two free trees at a time. This event will be from 9 a.m. to noon at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition grounds, 11200 SW 24 St.
SWEETWATER
Sweetwater commissioners have approved installing cameras aimed at capturing speeders and red-light runners in at least six intersections throughout the city.
CRIME BLOTTER
UNIVERSITY PARK AREA A thief stole a wallet, $210 and identification cards from a 2002 Honda in the 11600 block of Southwest 32nd Lane at 2:45 p.m. April 22. The stolen items were valued at $35.
WEST KENDALL
Siria Gamez and Magaly Dacosta are seniors in Yleana Escobar's veterinary academy at Felix Varela High School. As their final year ends, they are about to enjoy experiences like senior prom and graduation. But along with the fun comes life-changing decisions.
WEST MIAMI-DADE
Alan Smith rode his all-terrain vehicle almost every weekend. And he always erred on the side of caution: He strapped on a helmet and riding gear.
FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS | BY CHRIS MAYO
Hundreds of walkers and volunteers will honor Mother's Day on May 11 by participating in the Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization's Walk to Empower in Coconut Grove's Kennedy Park. The goal is to raise $160,000 to benefit Y-ME programs and services offered free to anyone seeking information and support.
CRIME BLOTTER
TAMIAMI AREA A thief made off with a purse and keys after breaking a window on a 2008 Toyota Scion in the 400 block of Southwest 136th Place between 7 p.m. April 25 and 12:30 a.m. April 26. The items were valued at $51. Damage was estimated at $150.
PINECREST
Karen Peterson of Pinecrest has helped blaze a trail that includes dancers with disabilities. Now in its 18th season in Miami, her dance company has also given creative opportunities for choreographers in the community.
KENDALL
Kendall residents voiced their opposition to the development of an empty lot on Southwest 95th Street and Southwest 117th Avenue at the Planning Advisory Board meeting Monday afternoon. To their delight, the board recommended denial of the application, 10-2, which sought to use the residential lot for offices.
