Alex Fernandez is part of a new generation of leadership emerging in the Miami Beach political scene. Passionate about public service, Fernandez works in the Miami Beach Office of the Mayor & Commission as a Deputy to Commissioner Deede Weithorn. Recently he was appointed by Weithorn to serve on the Miami Beach Charter Review [...]
Miami-Dade Police Hammocks District Officer, Jonathan Dweck ,earned, Citizens Advisory Committee(CAC), Officer of the Month ,honors for April ,after he gave lifesaving aid to an elderly man, who suffered a broken arm as well as head and internal injuries when struck by a truck on Krome Avenue on Mar. 3. “All part of our training,” [...]
Officer Diego Serrano (center), who captured a robbery suspect on the run, won honors as Miami-Dade Police Kendall District Officer of the Month from Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) chair Barry White (left) and congratulations of Maj. Christopher Carothers. The presentation was made at the Apr. 24 CAC meeting.Officer Serrano, answering a call within minutes, identified [...]
Yes, Michael Aller went to high school and received a diploma in Detroit, where he is originally from. However, he will be receiving an honorary diploma from Miami Beach Senior High as part of the City National Bank Hi-Tides Outstanding Achievement Award being presented at the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce’s 91st Annual Dinner Gala [...]
Last Thursday afternoon, 23 students from Divine Savior Academy climbed into vans and airplanes to make the trek up to Nashville, Tennessee, to compete in the Chess Super Nationals. This event occurs every three years and combines students from every age (kindergarten through high school) into one mega tournament. Over 5,300 players from across the [...]
Tamra Gordon from Cream, which is located on Sunset Drive, is all smiles as she holds a copy of her favorite newspaper with Francisco Vasquez, who just happens to work at the South Miami News. Funny thing how that worked out.
Mayor Luigi Boria along with several community leaders and pastors formed a special coalition to support comprehensive immigration reform on April 9. Joining Mayor Boria to support new legislation were Ralph Reed, Founder, Faith and Freedom Coalition; Dr. Alberto Delgado, President, Pastor’s Association of Greater Miami; Mr. Rudy Fernández, Member of the Partnership for a [...]
Design doesn't just apply to the spaces we inhabit, says Stuart Geller, president of Geller Design Group. "The choices we make design our lives," he asserts. "You don't have to be a designer to make choices in your life that bring you joy, and to stay away from things that don't matter." Geller has designed [...]
Riviera Prep School students donated their artwork to a silent auction benefiting research to combatHuntington’s Disease. The silent auction took place during a gala on May 4 at the Palmetto Bay Village Center. The following students are pictured with their art: Maya Masucci, Kelly Roberts, Gabriela Cedeira, Alexis Diaz, Bruna Giampetro, Ann Gottenger, Shelby Onabowale [...]
The Palmer Trinity School varsity baseball team beat Marathon High School to win the South Florida Baseball Conference Championship for the first time in school history. Several Falcons were selected to the all-Conference Team, Blake Miller, Gio Soto and Justin Ziegelasch were named first team. Nick Font and Ben Roberts were second team, and Dustin [...]
A group of Doral Academy Charter High School students won Sixth Place in the country, ranking above those from the University of Miami and Columbia University at the NUBC Bioethics Bowl, a college-level competition. The event occurred April 5-7 at Georgetown University when teams debated resolutions of bioethical issues as part of the National Undergraduate [...]
Get into the groove and participate in a 60’s costume contest before watching The Lovin’ Spoonful perform live in the Grandstand at Mardi Gras Casino, Tuesday, May 14. The 60’s costume contest will take place in the Veranda from 6 to 7 p.m., with the best costume receiving $1,000 cash and the runner- up receiving [...]
As Mother’s Day approaches, Acqualina Resort and Spa presents their exclusive spa packages for all deserving mothers. The luxurious Sunny Isles Beach resort is offering two unique spa packages that offer moms and friends a full day of relaxation. Some of the amenities of these deals include a full body massage, facial treatments and lunch [...]
The focus of Doral Business Council Ambassadors is on the acquisition and retention of both new and current members through outreach and personal contact as well as participation and education of DBC membership benefits. Ambassadors also act as table hosts and greeters at the monthly Signature Breakfast and at other DBC networking events. Co-Chairs for [...]
