Ukrainians need bulletproof vests, helmets, medical supplies, rescue gear
Oksana Zamfira and her friend Camelia Catruc live in Miami-Dade County. They have teamed up to help Zamfira’s brother who is fighting in Ukraine, his unit, and nonprofit organizations that are offering relief during the war.
Meet the richest person in Taiwan, who built an $11.7 billion fortune by making shoes for brands like Nike and Vans — and started it all on a pig farm
Zhang started his first shoe business on a pig farm next to paddy fields in Taiwan. Today, the founder of Huali makes shoes for Nike and Vans.
news.yahoo.comMiami Dade County Black Affairs Advisory Board wants their ideas to be heard for Memorial Day weekend
Despite calling on Miami Beach officials to provide more activities that cater to the younger crowd, some Miami Dade County Black Affairs Advisory Board members said they felt like their suggestions were never considered.
Florida officials fight back against rowdy spring breakers
Rowdy spring break crowds have forced curfews and led some establishments to close their doors from Miami Beach to Florida's Panhandle. Law enforcement officials in Bay County, Florida, said Sunday that they won't tolerate the bad behavior from spring breakers after a 21-year-old from Alabama was shot in the foot Sunday during a shooting in Panama City Beach. ”The crowd that has been here this weekend, there are no words that can describe the way they have behaved themselves, conducted themselves and the amount of laws they have broken,” Panama City Beach police Chief J.R. Talamantez said during a news conference on Sunday afternoon.
news.yahoo.comSurfside, Florida votes out the mayor after condo collapse
The mayor of the South Florida town where 98 people died in a beachfront condominium collapse last summer has been voted out of office. Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett came in third in Tuesday's election, according to uncertified results from the Miami-Dade County Elections Department. Business owner Shlomo Danzinger won the race with 499 votes, followed by Vice Mayor Tina Paul with 476 votes and Burkett with 466.
news.yahoo.comOcean drive reopens to vehicles after two years
Scenes from “Scarface” and “Birdcage,” the mansion of Gianni Versace and the birthplace of Miami’s renowned Art Deco movement all find their home on Miami Beach’s Ocean Drive. On Jan. 24, 2022, the permit to keep Ocean Drive closed to vehicles expired. Additionally, buildings along Ocean Drive will have the option of using their parking spaces as restaurant seating or valet parking. The local government continues to work on designs for Ocean Drive that prioritize pedestrians more. “The long-term plan has always envisioned heavy usage of pedestrians as well as bicycles on Ocean Drive.
themiamihurricane.comLive Arts Miami Presents Small Island Big Song
[MIAMI] – Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Live Arts Miami, one of Miami’s first and boldest performing arts series, presents Small Island Big Song, a globally acclaimed collective of musicians representing 16 island nations of the Pacific and Indian Oceans in a live concert on Friday, Feb. 25, 8pm at the North Beach Bandshell in Miami Beach. Small Island Big Song will be showcasing their music in Miami for the very first time. Small Island Big Song presents a contemporary and relevant musical statement for our city. Small Island Big Song will be in residence for a week in Miami. Especially to facilitate cross-cultural collaboration and solidarity between Miami-based Caribbean artists and Small Island Big Song artists.
sflcn.comBest of Miami 2021: According to Me
Best Neighborhood to Live Near:South Miami. Weird Places:Downtown Doral, South Dixie Highway toward Homestead, West West West Kendall at rush hour. Various Degrees of Seriously Pretty:Heartland, Aguacate Sanctuary of Love, Casa Tua, Zak the Baker, Redfish, Amara, Fairchild Tropical Garden, Matheson Hammock. Best Miami Group that Still Sounds Great:KC and the Sunshine Band. Best and Worst at the Same Time:Miami sports teams, Wynwood, Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road, Downtown, Art Basel.
communitynewspapers.comMayor Daniella Levine Cava, Jenny Patrizia and Sabrina Cohen among winners in Miami Beach Chamber’s BWOTY (Badass Women of the Year) presented by City National Bank
The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business Council, the Loews Miami Beach and City National Bank recently honored seven exceptional women at its inaugural Badass Women of the Year Awards luncheon. Held at the Loews Miami Beach, over 270 professionals gathered to recognize exceptional women who are in traditionally male-dominated industries. Each winner received $1,000 to donate to a non-profit that focuses on improving the lives of women and girls in our community. The 2021 BWOTY winners and their categories were: Lynda V. Harris, REVA Development Corp. (Construction/Trades); Traci Sierra, Miami Beach Police Dept. “Seeing over 80 nominations of these (totally) Badass women in these seven male-dominated categories was very empowering and encouraging for everyone.”
communitynewspapers.comLenny Kravitz wows at private party during Miami Art week
Legendary rocker Lenny Kravitz gave a private performance Friday for a star-studded crowd that included Leonardo DiCaprio and local Latin boy band CNCO during Miami's Art Week. The lavish party is an annual affair hosted by business mogul and art collector Wayne Boich. Venus and Serena Williams danced and sang along as Kravitz took the stage for a 75-minute concert as a yacht pulled alongside to hear the rocker.
news.yahoo.comMiami Art Week Returns: Greater Miami and Miami Beach Announce Art of Black Miami 2021 Season of Events
Today, the GMCVB announced the 2021 line-up of events for the Art of Black Miami season, set to take place during Miami Arts Week (Nov. 26- Dec. 6, 2021). Art of Black Miami exhibitions celebrate and highlight artists from across the United States, the Caribbean, and Latin America at exhibitions and special events located in the heart of Miami’s heritage neighborhoods and communities. Developed by the GMCVB’s Multicultural Tourism & Development Department (MTDD), Art of Black Miami 2021 will include a hybrid of in-person and virtual exhibitions to showcase African and African Diaspora artists in the magic city. The series of Art of Black Miami events taking place during Art Basel/Miami Art Week is just one of the many year-round programs that highlight the artistic cultural landscape found in Greater Miami and Miami Beach’s diverse communities. For more information on Art of Black Miami, visit www.ArtofBlackMiami.com.
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