Close landfill before taking over park land

The town of Cutler Bay should allow the county to complete its closure of the construction and debris landfill, before the conveyance of the deed for the proposed Lakes by the Bay Park, thus allowing sufficient time to work out the environmental language that should be included as part of the Interlocal Agreement.

CRIME BLOTTER

Police reports from local municipalities

PINECREST A thief drove off with a 2003 Jeep Liberty valued at $10,000 in a parking garage at 9555 S. Dixie Hwy. between 5 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. June 21.
PALMETTO BAY

Historic Palmetto Bay home renovated with accuracy, beauty

History abounds in Palmetto Bay, and one local family is doing its part to preserve the past in its 1917 home.
CUTLER BAY

Cutler Bay closer to converting land into park

The long process of converting land into a park moves forward in Cutler Bay.
FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS | BY CHRIS MAYO

Wine, cheese and Gables women a happy mix

Members of the Coral Gables Woman's Club gathered at a wine and cheese social to celebrate another year of successful giving. The event was held at the organization's clubhouse adjacent to its May Van Sickle Children's Dental Clinic, which provides more than $160,000 in free dental care annually to children in need.
PALMETTO BAY

Palmetto Bay residents will have say in Palmer Trinity expansion plans

Despite village residents voting for stringent terms before private-school growth is allowed, Palmer Trinity School hasn't let up on its expansion plans.
CUTLER BAY

Larger Miami-Dade Transit park-and-ride lot opens in Cutler Bay

Miami-Dade Transit is responding to growing ridership with the 10 a.m. Friday opening of a new 456-space Busway Park & Ride lot at Southwest 204th Street and 112th Avenue in Cutler Bay.
CRIME BLOTTER

Police reports from local municipalities

PINECREST | A thief stole a Louis Vuitton purse valued at $1,000 from a 2008 Toyota Prius in the 6800 block of Southwest 130th Terrace between 7:30 p.m. June 17 and 2:30 a.m. June 18.
FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS | BY CHRIS MAYO

Flag Day celebrated at Kendall's historic Dice House

Nearly 70 people gathered to celebrate the American Flag at the historic Dice House, Kendall's oldest existing building. Established in 1929, the house was recently saved from demolition and was moved to Continental Park.
HELPING KIDS WIN IN THE CLASSROOM | BY ROBIN SARANTOS

Volunteer mentors help kids become adults

Despite the financial problems many are enduring, Floridians are still reaching out and giving back to their communities in unprecedent-
MIAMI-DADE

Eco camp a respite from urban life

The rain was a gift. It came suddenly from the south, and we didn't have time to get off the island before the water started blowing in sideways, making it impossible to stay dry under our tent without sides.
- Eco Island Adventure Camp
CUTLER BAY

Cutler Bay's Sea Grape community upset over vandalism of sign, offer reward

Homeowners in the Sea Grape community at Cutler Bay hit by graffiti are offering a reward for arrest.
Cadet Valentin Boza recently graduated from The Citadel, The Military...

Cadet Valentin Boza recently graduated from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. Boza earned a bachelor of arts in criminal justice.
SOAPBOX / LETTERS FROM READERS

Red Road drivers showing courtesy

During 30 years of living in Dade County I have witnessed countless acts that represent stupidity, courage, or outright lunacy by watching drivers foolishly attempting to merge into a busy highway or secondary road. That driver seems bent on committing automobile suicide because the people already on the road have blinders on or ferociously guard their place in line as if allowing one car to enter would somehow alter their life course on this planet.
CUTLER BAY

Traffic circles coming to Cutler Bay in 18 months

Traffic circles are on the way in Cutler Bay but not immediately.
CRIME BLOTTER

Police reports from local municipalities

PINECREST A thief stole an electric bicycle valued at $2,000 from the garage of a house in the 5900 block of Southwest 100th Terrace at 10:15 a.m. June 4.
The college scene

Cadet Valentin Boza recently graduated from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. Boza earned a bachelor of arts in criminal justice.
MIAMI-DADE

Here are some tips on how to stay safe on Fourth of July in South Florida

Fourth of July injuries among children are on the rise. Tips on how to avoid becoming a statistic.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Many July Fourth celebrations will go on in Miami-Dade despite tough times

While today�s economic squeeze has put the kibosh on some traditional Fourth of July celebrations, there are still plenty of spots throughout Miami-Dade where music will play, hot dogs will sizzle and fireworks will light up the night sky
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Students lauded for doing the right thing

Special students from schools throughout Miami-Dade County were named the May winners of the Do The Right Thing Program (DTRT), sponsored by the Miami Police Department, British Airways, The Miami Herald and WTVJ-NBC 6.
CRIME BLOTTER

Police reports from local municipalities

PINECREST | A thief stole an employee's iPhone valued at $400 from an AT&T store, 8821 S. Dixie Hwy., between 7 and 7:45 p.m. June 4.