Do you know the requirements for the University of Alabama? Yes. The ACT starts with a 21 and the SAT 1000 with a GPA of 3.0. Why are Alabama’s scores so low? Is it a good university? I can only give you my opinion on the admission requirements; The University of Alabama has low requirements [...]
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 [...]
In the crusade that brought the gleaming Marlins Park to Little Havana, a main argument was whether baseball could work in Miami. For years, copious numbers of empty orange seats at Sun Life Stadium were the object of national mockery. Now, it seems that not much has changed, except, of course, the color of the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Doral Business Council’s International Committee is proud to sponsor World Trade Month activities during the month of May, including the DBC’s “Signature Breakfast” on May 14 at 7:30 a.m. , at the Doral Spa & Resort. The event to be hosted by Ken Roberts, CEO of World City, will feature Augie Picado, UPS Vice [...]
The 23rd Annual ISSF Star Luncheon in which top students from 70 accredited private schools are recognized by the Independent Schools of South Florida drew a crowd of more than 800 individuals, including three MCS students. Nina Beam (Grade 5), Justin Marono (Grade 8) and Andre Bergouignan (Grade 12) were among those receiving medals for [...]
Adonel Concrete has named Jose Rodriguez its controller, according to an announcement by Luis Garcia, president. Rodriguez brings more than 20 years of financial management and reporting experience in residential and commercial property management and corporate development to the position. He will be responsible for all financial and accounting functions of the company including cash [...]
At Kendall Regional Medical Center doctors, nurses and staff celebrated with hundreds of family members on April 27 as they were reunited at the hospital’s annual Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) reunion. Many stories and photos were shared on how the babies had grown since they were patients at the hospital’s specialized Level II NICU. [...]
As many of you have seen, the Doral Business Council has adopted a new theme for the DBC: “Growing Together…One Connection at a Time.” This new theme is not just another slick tagline. It defines the vision of a deeply-committed group of individuals, working together to create a thriving business community, which promotes growth and [...]
The Doral Business Council welcomed William Talbert, President/CEO of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, to its Signature Breakfast on April 9. As seen in these photos, more than 150 enjoyed the event at Doral Golf Resort & Spa’s Grand Ballroom. Next Signature Breakfast at Doral Resort: : 8 a.m., Tues., May 14 marking [...]
From the squabbles at City Hall between the newly-elected mayor and his maverick city manager, to neighbors waging war against Donald Trump’s latest construction project; the community of Doral Isles is no exception to the growing pains of a young municipality. Accusations of festering projects, clandestine meetings, unapproved transfers of monies and an intentional silencing [...]
On Thursday, April 25th, Los Ranchos Steakhouse, a pillar in our community and restaurant landmark, celebrates the opening of its newest location in Hialeah’s Westland Mall. Special guests have been invited to join Los Ranchos from 6 to 8 p.m. for a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Honorable Mayor of the City of Hialeah, Mr. [...]
