PALMETTO BAY

Longtime resident announces run for Palmetto Bay mayoral post

Peter England, a longtime Palmetto Bay resident who once served as vice mayor of St. Petersburg, became the first to formally announce that he is running for village mayor. 1258858149

CUTLER BAY

Cutler Bay police officer honored for good deed

For going out of his way to help a resident in need, Officer James Timothy O'Riley earns a proclamation from Cutler Bay. 1258858337

SOUTHRIDGE HIGH

Southridge Spartans football team tackle school's FCAT score

Southridge's winning football team is leading the effort to raise the school's FCAT score. 1258858181

BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK

Cutler Bary artist Brain Trainor exihbits 'Water Art' at Biscayne National Park

Cutler Bay resident Brian Trainor has a knack for snapping pictures out of focus and turning mundane images like shards of glass into pieces of artwork. 1258859134

Top community calls for gratitude

This Thanksgiving, I count my personal blessings for my family: my wife, Alexandra, my two young daughters, as well as my mother, and in-laws. Family is the cornerstone of our community. I am blessed. 1258858104

PALMETTO BAY

Village of Palmetto Bay honors Westminster Christian School with Warrior Way

Westminster Christian School gets designated Warrior Way -- for outstanding athletics and academics -- with new street signs in Palmetto Bay. 1258858175

Youth on board to help kids with needs

Kidz 4 PATCHES Kidz is the newly formed Junior Board of PATCHES, the licensed nursing care facility in Florida City for children with extreme medical needs. 1258846871

Police reports from local municipalities

PINECREST | A vandal smashed a window on a 2007 Ford Escape in the 9100 block of Southwest 72nd Avenue at 6:45 a.m. Nov. 3. 1258858142

Police reports from local municipalities

PINECREST | A burglar kicked in the door of an apartment in the 6900 block of Southwest 88th Street and stole a Seiko watch, a laptop computer, two calculators, a visor and a backpack together valued at $1,670 between 12:45 and 6 p.m. Oct. 31.

PINECREST

Pinecrest doctor pushes an alternative remedy for healthcare system

A Pinecrest doctor is helping to plan a Saturday town-hall meeting on healthcare reform at the Freedom Tower in downtown Miami.

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PINECREST

Pinecrest will honor its 90-and-over residents with luncheon

At least 10 Pinecrest residents will turn 90 in coming weeks, and the village wants to help them celebrate the milestone with a luncheon at Pinecrest Gardens.

CORAL REEF HIGH

Coral Reef High teacher's India journey doesn't disappoint

A chemistry and biology teacher is now part of the Fulbright Program, teaching in India for the school year.

Courtesy, communication skills go a long way

Putting on my tennis shoes, I left the house ready for a three-mile senior ``fast walk.'' I hoped the rain would stay at a drizzle.

PINECREST

Pinecrest teen bowling star achieves national recognition

At 17, Andrew Koff of Pinecrest has spent more than half of his life bowling. And his love for the game has certainly paid off.

The Gulliver Preparatory School senior has won nearly $70,000 in national scholarship awards for bowling and academics, most of which have been earned in the last four years. His latest prize, the 2010 Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow Award, comes from the U.S. Bowling Congress.

PINECREST

Pinecrest poet provides new view of the Bible

A Pinecrest author has written about the literary version of the Bible and will speak Sunday about his book at the Miami International Book Fair. [L](73.5)(.0)(94.5)(64.3)(.0)(.0)(.0)(.0)(.0)(.0)(.0)(.0)(.0)(.0)(.0)(.0)(.0)(.0)

PINECREST

Bus line being considered in Pinecrest

Pinecrest has launched a study to determine the feasibility of having a circulator bus operate within the village.

The study includes an online survey of potential users.

Homestead Air Show was a huge success

The Wings over Homestead Air Show was spectacular in every way.

Although the base had not hosted an air show for 17 years, this year's show was extremely well organized.

• After 17-year hiatus, Wings Over Homestead takes flight

PALMETTO BAY

Canines help raise money for charity

Four-legged friends helped raise money at the Paws in the Park dog walk and costume contest.

• Facts about Friends Forever Rescue
• Friends Forever Rescue Annual Paws in the Park

Police reports from local municipalities

PINECREST | A thief stole a camera and a GPS together valued at $460 from a construction site in the 12300 block of Southwest 69th Court between 10:30 a.m. Oct. 23 and 10:50 a.m. Oct. 26.

Art supporters celebrate work of gifted Miami Dade College students at Quest for Peace Exhibition

More than 230 art supporters attended the fifth annual Quest for Peace Exhibition held recently at the Miami Dade College Kendall campus gallery. The event celebrated 13 award-winning art students who were honored for their achievements.