We need to spend more money in public education. |
By: State Senator Manny Díaz Jr. & Florida Rep Vance Aloupis No one will disagree with that. However, our conversations around education funding in Florida almost singularly begin with one question: “How much?” “How much?” matters, but that should not be the only question we ask ourselves when it comes to the state’s distribution of more than $20 billion... Read More
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Miami Symphony Orchestra to feature music of Beethoven, Bach and Brahms
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All good things come to an end, and the Miami Symphony Orchestra and its music director and conductor Eduardo Marturet are have announced the final concert of this season. The Great 3 B’s – Grand Season Finale will be taking place on Sunday, Apr. 28, 6 p.m., at the Adrienne Arhst Center – Knight Concert Hall and the community is invited to join in for a very special evening... Read More
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Local earthlings are planning to have an out-of-this-world good time this Earth Week
| As a naturalist, civic activist, sailor, and photographer, Coconut Grove’s most beloved pioneer, Ralph Middleton Munroe, would no doubt be pleased to know that his home — now the Barnacle Historic State park — again is playing host to an annual Earth Week celebration... Read More | Local author debuts How to eat healthy around unhealthy people on Planet EARTH | Local author Aaron Guerrero has just released and published his first-ever book. The aim of the publication is to assist those struggling to achieve their health goals in a realistic and positive manner, all while promoting and educating readers on the reality of our current... Find out more | Watchdog Report Vol.20 No.13 | ARGUS REPORT: Miami Civil Service board violates Sunshine Law with extensive discussion while on coffee break after commissioner testifies about firing of aide claiming whistle blower status, all caught on city television — 2020 Census complete count top priority $177 million... Read More | Rep. Shalala Highlights Accomplishments in First 100 Days of 116th Congress
| Rep. Donna Shalala (FL-27) recently shared her accomplishments on behalf of students, workers and families in Florida’s 27th District during her first 100 days. Since the start of the 116th Congress, Rep. Shalala has advanced legislation that will bar the sale of military and... Read More | Wynwood Stories at the Yard : RIP
| I’ve had a good little run recently with Khruangbin, the Miami Jewish Film Festival, Teo Castellanos and the Combat Hippies, O, Miami, the Deering Seafood Festival, and a FREE... Read More | Closings, resident move-ins beginning at Merrick Manor
| Pioneering Miami developer The Astor Companies is setting a new standard for luxury, sophistication and lifestyle in the “City Beautiful” with the completion of Merrick Manor. The 10-story, mixed-use building with 227... Read More | Put the new VW Jetta R-line on your short list
| The Volkswagen Jetta has been a staple of the small- to mid-size sedan market for decades. The new sevehth generation has just come out for the 2019 model year — and with it, a new trim level, the R-line.... Read More | MDX Traffic Advisory for Sunday, April 14 through Sunday, April 21, 2019
| Monday, April 15 and Thursday, April 18 – The eastbound SR 112 ramp to southbound I-95 will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Drivers can: - Go north on I-95 and exit at NW 62 Street
- Turn left at NW 62 Street to access southbound I-95
Please note that this schedule may change due to bad weather or other unforeseen conditions... Read More | AC Hotel hosts Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert
| Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert was the recent special guest at an Aventura Marketing Council/Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting held at the beautiful AC Hotel Aventura. Home to Miami Open Tennis tournament, the nationally-acclaimed Jazz... Read More | Commissioner Diaz kicks off Autism Awareness Month
| Eleven-year-old Jacob Velazquez wowed the crowd with a flawless rendition of Chopin’s “Fantaisie Impromptu” at the annual kickoff event of Autism Awareness Month hosted by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz on April 9 at the Stephen P. Clark Center in downtown Miami... Read More | NFL Veteran, Boo Williams: Saving Lives and Changing Minds
| Eddie “Boo” Williams, a former tight end with the New Orleans Saints, has launched a new cannabis business now that his playing days are behind him. He brings his own personal experience with using cannabis for pain management and mental health, along with his... Read More | Commissioner Souto to host preview of Senator Villas affordable housing for seniors
| Miami-Dade County Commissioner Javier Souto and Miami-Dade Public Housing and Community Development will host a preview of Senator Villas, anaffordable housing development for the elderly in Miami-Dade County’s Westchester area, on Friday, April 12 at 3:30 p.m... Read More | Miami-Dade County Commission releases status of women report
| The Miami Dade Board of County Commissioners, the Commission Auditor and Florida International University’s Metropolitan Center on Mar. 19 announced the release of the third annual report on the status of women in Miami-Dade County... Read More | Main Street Players to present third show, 37 Postcards, Apr. 26 - May 19
| Main Street Players presents 37 Postcards, the third show of their 2019 season. This hilarious comedy was written by local playwright and actor Michael McKeever. After years of traveling abroad, Avery Sutton is happy to return to the comfort of his home in Connecticut... Read More | Today is deadline for ads in next weeks papers. Be sure to contact your sales rep to reserve your space! | |
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