PINECREST

Joshua Reed had a Broward County pre-trial release GPS electronic monitoring ankle-worn bracelet when he was a part of a crew’s crime spree, police said.

Pinecrest homeowners are looking for better security measures after crime rings were caught on camera several times stealing in the area.

One homeowner has seen crooks scaling his wall trying to steal cars and it's a pervasive problem.

Black Friday shoppers took advantage of the holiday bargain at BrandsMart USA in Pinecrest despite inflation that raised prices on almost everything. The place opened its doors from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day and reopened at 6 a.m. on Black Friday. “I’m all about Black Friday shopping, I come every year to shop for myself and my family,” said Daniel Junquera, 34, a shopper from Cutler Bay. “I came with my list, so I knew what I need to get, for who, and the sale item price. She hopes to work as a news reporter and work her way up to Producing.

Perry, a studio art major, went to Gulliver Preparatory K-12 school located in Pinecrest, Fla. before signing to UVA as a three-star recruit. Christopher Jones Jr., a former football player on the UVA team, was at large for most of the day. According to the Miami Herald, Cristobal previously recruited Perry and Davis to play at the University of Oregon when Cristobal was a coach there. Not only has this impacted many students at the University of Virginia but many UM students who have ties to the area. “My sister goes to UVA and a good amount of my friends from high school too,” junior media management major Morris said.

William Alger said his security system recently had a group of crooks looking like fools in Pinecrest. Alger said watching the surveillance video made him laugh.

Democratic candidate for governor Charlie Crist made a stop in South Florida Monday as the race to occupy the top spot in Tallahassee entered its final weeks.

A man was in critical condition late Tuesday afternoon, after Pinecrest police say he barricaded himself in a home in the village after shooting another man at a nearby apartment complex.

Music has long been known to enhance the healing powers of medicine. The Banyan Bowl at Pinecrest Gardens (11000 SW 57th Ave, Pinecrest, FL 33156) will once again be the site of the Todo El Mundo Dice AHO! medicine music, featuring live performances by Poranguí, Pura Fé, Teresa de Jesús, and festival’s founder / climate change activist Jesús Hidalgo, plus special guests Gracia María, Giselle World, Delfina Mun, and Chris Orange. “We’re excited to once again be partnering with the Todo El Mundo Dice AHO! concert organizers, and look forward to putting on another successful concert in Pinecrest,” says event producer Eric Vazquez.

Music has long been known to enhance the healing powers of medicine. The Banyan Bowl at Pinecrest Gardens (11000 SW 57th Ave, Pinecrest, FL 33156) will once again be the site of the Todo El Mundo Dice AHO! medicine music, featuring live performances by Poranguí, Pura Fé, Teresa de Jesús, and festival’s founder / climate change activist Jesús Hidalgo, plus special guests Gracia María, Giselle World, Delfina Mun, and Chris Orange. “We’re excited to once again be partnering with the Todo El Mundo Dice AHO! concert organizers, and look forward to putting on another successful concert in Pinecrest,” says event producer Eric Vazquez.

Ocean Bank recently announced it loaned $10.4 million to SCAROFA Properties LLC for the construction of Pine Park Villas, a gated community of 18 luxury townhome residences on a two-acre parcel at 7520 SW 100 St. in Pinecrest. “The $10.4 million loan to SCAROFA Properties to build luxury townhomes in Pinecrest exemplifies what Ocean Bank is all about. We are a relationship driven bank and want to be part of our client’s story and journey to success,” said Ryan Welsh, vice president and manager of the Fort Lauderdale branch of Ocean Bank. Pine Park Villas, with a completion date set for 2023, will be the first development venture for SCAROFA Properties. “My family and I are very appreciative that Ocean Bank shares our excitement for Pine Park Villas.

The crime occurred on July 17, at approximately 12:09 a.m. in the 6800 block of Southwest 106 Street in Pinecrest. The NumbersThe majority of non-domestic related violent crime in the Village occurs in the commercial district, yet residential areas are targeted due to the perceived wealth and high-value property in Pinecrest. So far in 2022, there have been three non-domestic related violent crimes in residential areas of Pinecrest and three in commercial areas. It can be said that violent crime is down from last year, but crime is crime to the person whose safety was violated. Let’s work together to get the word out that the Village is strong and criminals have no place in Pinecrest.

There is an active labor union for employees of Pinecrest, with the village’s law enforcement officers and sergeants being members of the Police Benevolent Association (PBA). Unlike in other states, public labor unions in Florida are far more limited to the they can engage in. Despite its overall rarity, during the past seven years, the Village of Pinecrest and its law enforcement officers have been through the impasse procedure three times – 2016, 2019 and now in 2022. The PBA contends that these proposals only seek to provide the basic benefits that law enforcement officers receive state-wide, such as take-home vehicles. To see more #Miaminews from #Aventura to #Coralgables to #SouthMiami, #Pinecrest, #Palmetto Bay and #Cutler Bay and all throughout #Miamidadecounty go to:www.communitynewspapers.com

Rev. Matthew Gomez has been praying for the teenage girl who died after a recent boat crash in the Florida Keys. He spoke to students and teachers during a service on Friday afternoon in Miami-Dade County.

A man is accused of exposing himself to an Uber driver, then threatening to rape and kill her as she drove him from Cutler Bay to his home in South Miami early Monday morning.

Two separate troops of Miami Boy Scouts have earned the coveted rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement presented by the Boy Scouts of America. The young men are members of Boy Scouts Troop 457 based in Pinecrest. The 21 Scouts received their rank at Eagle Courts of Honor that took place on Nov. 13, 2021 and Apr. Emcee for the two events were longtime Scoutmaster Julie Ziska, Troop Committee chair Rick Diaz, and Assistant Scoutmasters Peter Burg and Mark Hanson. The first Eagle Scout award was presented in 1912 to a 17-year-old New Yorker named Arthur Eldred.

Have you met our newest Pinecrest residents living the good life at the Pinecrest Gardens new, state-of-the art mini-zoo? Our zoo is small in stature with a very big heart. In a couple of months we will be welcoming Jake and River (two beautiful mini-donkeys) to the neighborhood. Yep…it’s all happening at the zoo. Pinecrest Gardens is located at 11000 SW 57th Ave, Pinecrest, FL 33156.

We chose Pinecrest for the quality of life and safety it offered then and still does today. Many of us have become aware of the petition that still looms and that I think it might turn our village upside down. Neutering our Village Council and professionals will open us up to lobbying and development by those with the funds to push a project. The petition would require all zoning and safety code changes in Pinecrest to go through a ballot referendum and pass with 60 percent of the vote! Philip LeitmanA long time real estate investor, developer and a resident of Pinecrest since before incorporation of the Village of Pinecrest.

Approximately one out of every 15,000 children born in the U.S. are diagnosed with Prader Willi Syndrome, a condition that is recognized as the most common cause of life-threatening childhood obesity.

Carlota Padron, a Pinecrest resident and skilled equestrian rider/jumper, is a participant in this year’s Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program. The Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program was created to provide opportunities for young riders to advance their horsemanship education and riding skills. Athlete Carlota Padrón has been riding since the very young age of three and hopes to one day compete at the highest level. She currently shows at the highest stage of the sport, both at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington and World Equestrian Center in Ocala, where she has won numerous times. Congratulations to athlete Carlota Padrón on this wonderful achievement.

The Village of Pinecrest was built by residents who believed in a strong, small, tight-knit community. This petition would require any and all zoning code changes to go through a ballot referendum to pass with 60 percent of the vote. The goal of the petition is to allow special interests to create zoning codes, instead of those we elected to represent us. Since the petition emerged, the Village Council successfully convinced the county to protect Pinecrest’s control over its zoning codes through a revised ordinance, which the county commission will review on July 19, 2022. Councilmember Anna Hochkammer has represented Seat 1 on the Village of Pinecrest Council since 2016

The Village of Pinecrest was built by residents who believed in a strong, small, tight-knit community. This petition would require any and all zoning code changes to go through a ballot referendum to pass with 60 percent of the vote. The goal of the petition is to allow special interests to create zoning codes, instead of those we elected to represent us. Since the petition emerged, the Village Council successfully convinced the county to protect Pinecrest’s control over its zoning codes through a revised ordinance, which the county commission will review on July 19, 2022. This is great news for Pinecrest, and according to the people pushing the petition, this is what they were asking for — so why haven’t they dropped the petition?

South Miami-Dade's iconic breakfast restaurant Wagons West is up for sale, but thankfully, it will not be closing its doors.

Following the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Roe v. Wade, mental health experts are reporting an uptick in patient anxiety.

On the day of her swearing-in at the Supreme Court, a friend of newly-minted Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson recounted how her passion for justice and the law began right here in South Florida.

Rabbi Yossi Harlig’s work continues a year after the collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside.

In the Village of Pinecrest, like in the rest of the country, we have representative democracy. But that might all change soon because some people in the Village want to change the charter to make zoning changes possible only through referendum. Soon you will be seeing such a petition asking you to support changing the charter for just this reason – to require zoning changes by referendum. Ballot initiatives and special elections for these referendums would cost Pinecrest residents lots and lots of money and bring governance to a halt. Zoning by referendum is no way to run the Village of Pinecrest.

The Village Council passed a resolution authorizing the Village Manager to negotiate a professional services agreement with MKSK for the Gary Matzner Park conceptual design plan. As requested by the Village Council at first reading, the definition clarifies that fountains and other impervious improvements are excluded from the definition. The Village Council directed the Village Manager to notify Milo Care, the provider of vaccination and testing services at Suniland Park of the intent to terminate services in 30 days. The Village Council scheduled a budget workshop on Tuesday, July 26 at 9 a.m. The Village Council tentatively set the first budget hearing on Tuesday, September 13.

Hello Pinecrest. This is an update on the Rapid Transit Zone (RTZ) ordinance drafted by Miami-Dade County, earlier this year. I am proud to report that the county listened to our collective concerns and re-drafted the original Rapid Transit Zone (RTZ) ordinance to allow cities to maintain control of their zoning in rapid transit areas along US 1. If this NEW draft of the RTZ ordinance is adopted by the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners, it will allow Pinecrest to control its zoning, land use, and the review and approval process – with no applicant appeal to the county. Additionally, Pinecrest will not be forced to conform to any height or density requirements.

In the Village of Pinecrest, like in the rest of the country, we have representative democracy. But that might all change soon because some people in the Village want to change the charter to make zoning changes possible only through referendum. Soon you will be seeing such a petition asking you to support changing the charter for just this reason – to require zoning changes by referendum. Ballot initiatives and special elections for these referendums would cost Pinecrest residents lots and lots of money and bring governance to a halt. Zoning by referendum is no way to run the Village of Pinecrest.

According to police, 19-year-old Ethan Duey was taken into custody on Wednesday for having a gun on the property of Miami Palmetto Senior High School in Pinecrest.

Miami welcomed a special guest on May, 9th to the Banquet Hall of Evelyn Greer Park, Pinecrest by the name of Governor Ron DeSantis. Councilmembers, mayors, business owners, and ordinary citizens alike were all in attendance at the luncheon, numbering more than 275 altogether. It was clear that the hall was ecstatic when Governor DeSantis entered the building, a testament to his charisma and character as the executive in chief of our state. Community Newspapers is proud to host Governor Ron DeSantis as a guest speaker and the honored guests that joined us for this spectacular luncheon event. Connect To Your Customers & Grow Your Business Click Here

It has been 60 years of community service for the Howard Palmetto Baseball and Softball Association (HPBSA). I started playing baseball with the HPBSA — then known as Howard Palmetto Khoury League or just the Khoury League — back in 1964. Back then, our playing fields were located at Howard Drive Elementary School and Palmetto Elementary, thus the reason for the name of the organization. The HPBSA is having a 60th anniversary reunion party on Saturday, April 30th at Suniland Park from 5-8pm. Let’s make this a wonderful, memorable event and celebrate the existence of a truly great organization.

The South Dade Municipal Coalition – made up of Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay, Homestead and Florida City – developed a report that addresses county-wide traffic while, maintaining each municipality’s individual character and aesthetic along US 1. The coalition, founded in 2007, drafted a report in response to a 2021 Rapid Transit Zone (RTZ) draft ordinance written by a member of the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners. The draft ordinance would give Miami-Dade County control over zoning, and apply a blanket approach to mixed-used residential density and intensity along the Bus Rapid Transit route, parallel to US 1. SDMC thanks the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners for hearing each municipality concerns and working on this very important matter. SDMC would like to thank the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners for hearing each municipality concerns and working on this very important matter.

Yet even with those efforts, FPL saw that the number one cause of outages was trees and vegetation blowing into overhead neighborhood power lines. Millions of dollars have been spent to underground miles of power lines right up to individual homeowners’ electric meters. “Working with FPL on the undergrounding project has been one of the best experiences we’ve had,” said Pinecrest Mayor Joe Corradino. Underground neighborhood power lines performed 85 percent better than overhead lines during Irma and are more than 50 percent more reliable on a day-to-day basis. Four years ago, Pinecrest homeowner Tammi Hellinger was on the very first block of FPL’s undergrounding efforts in the Village.

On March 30th, Miami-based Limestone Asset Management sold a 19,845-square-foot Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) property for $5.5 million. Joseph Sanz with Orion Real Estate Group represented the seller, Limestone KFC Miami, LLC. Limestone Asset Management uses Orion Real Estate Group’s expertise to complete all of its North America-based transactions. Limestone Asset Management was founded in 2010 and invests in and acquires real estate properties over all asset classes throughout North America. Orion Real Estate Group provides commercial real estate services to investment clients around the world.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, female leaders in the Village of Pinecrest reflected on the vital role women play as public servants throughout South Florida. In 2020, the Village became a majority female council – a first since its incorporation in 1996. Vice Mayor Katie Abbott has been serving the Pinecrest community in various roles for more than a decade. She is particularly honored to support the young women who are part of the Youth Advisory Council, or YAC as they loved to be called. “It is my honor to serve the Pinecrest community and help further the Village Council’s mission and vision,” said Manager Galiano.

Janese Fayson said Ketanji Brown Jackson is an inspiration. The Miami Palmetto Senior High School senior is months away from graduating from Jackson’s alma mater in Pinecrest.

Although happily married to his wife, Jennifer, Javier Carreño jokes that his “other wife” is the Village of Pinecrest’s storied Suniland Park on S. Dixie Highway. “We started out being Suniland Sundevils parents watching our son Javier Jr., 10, and daughter Alexis, 13, participate in football and cheerleading,” Carreño said. He secured a sponsorship from NFL Flag Football, the largest flag football league in the United States. “I grew up without a dad and found a brotherhood in team sports at Tamiami Park,” Carreño said. Registration is open at Suniland Park, located at 12855 Pinecrest Parkway in Pinecrest.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, female leaders in the Village of Pinecrest reflected on the vital role women play as public servants throughout South Florida. Vice Mayor Katie Abbott has been serving the Pinecrest community in various roles for more than a decade. She is particularly honored to support the young women who are part of the Youth Advisory Council, or YAC as they loved to be called. “It is my honor to serve the Pinecrest community and help further the Village Council’s mission and vision,” said Galiano. Pinecrest encompasses approximately eight square miles and is recognized as one of the most beautiful residential areas in South Florida.

The South Dade Municipal Coalition – made up of Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay, Homestead and Florida City – developed a report that addresses county-wide traffic while, maintaining each municipality’s individual character and aesthetic along US 1. The coalition, founded in 2007, drafted a report in response to a 2021 Rapid Transit Zone (RTZ) draft ordinance written by a member of the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners. The draft ordinance would give Miami-Dade County control over zoning, and apply a blanket approach to mixed-used residential density and intensity along the Bus Rapid Transit route, parallel to US 1. SDMC thanks the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners for hearing each municipality concerns and working on this very important matter. SDMC would like to thank the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners for hearing each municipality concerns and working on this very important matter.

Although happily married to his wife Jennifer, Javier Carreño jokes that his “other wife” is the Village of Pinecrest’s storied Suniland Park on South Dixie Highway. “We started out being Suniland Sundevils parents watching our son Javier Jr. (10) and daughter Alexis (13) participate in football and cheerleading,” says Javier. He secured a sponsorship from NFL Flag Football, the largest flag football league in the United States. “I grew up without a dad and found a brotherhood in team sports at Tamiami Park,” Javier says. Registration is open at Suniland Park is located at 12855 Pinecrest Parkway in Pinecrest.

Pinecrest attorney Lian de la Riva, a partner with the Florida law firm of Markowitz Ringel Trusty + Hartog, P.A. (MRTH), with offices in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, has been named a 2022 Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) ‘Top Lawyers under 40’ Award recipient. An award presentation took place at the HNBA/VIA Corporate Counsel Conference on March 25 in New Orleans, LA. The HNBA’s ‘Top Lawyers Under 40’ Award celebrates and highlights the accomplishments and contributions of HNBA members who have distinguished themselves in the legal profession. In September 2021, Lian was elected Chair of the Young Lawyer’s Division of the HNBA for a one-year term.

Pinecrest attorney Lian de la Riva, a partner with the Florida law firm of Markowitz Ringel Trusty + Hartog, P.A. (MRTH), with offices in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, has been named a 2022 Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) ‘Top Lawyers under 40’ Award recipient. An award presentation took place at the HNBA/VIA Corporate Counsel Conference on March 25 in New Orleans, LA. The HNBA’s ‘Top Lawyers Under 40’ Award celebrates and highlights the accomplishments and contributions of HNBA members who have distinguished themselves in the legal profession. In September 2021, Lian was elected Chair of the Young Lawyer’s Division of the HNBA for a one-year term.

Ever-popular Plan B returns to the Doc Thomas House Keystone Stage on Saturday, Mar. The Conservation Concert series holds special sway with Kenward: “I have a special affection for bird sanctuaries,” he said. Concert attendance is required to participate in the free raffle, and you must be present to win. 2022 Conservation Concert proceeds are dedicated to funding construction of the new Tropical Audubon chickee and a permanent pervious floor. Limited free parking is available via the 55th Avenue auto gate; free parking along 56th Avenue; metered parking on Sunset Drive; various garage and valet parking options within one to three blocks; Metrorail service to South Miami Station.

Although happily married to his wife Jennifer, Javier Carreño jokes that his “other wife” is the Village of Pinecrest’s storied Suniland Park on South Dixie Highway. “We started out being ‘Suniland Sundevils parents watching our son Javier Jr. (10) and daughter Alexis (13) participate in football and cheerleading,” says Javier. He secured a sponsorship from NFL Flag Football, the largest flag football league in the United States. “I grew up without a dad and found a brotherhood in team sports at Tamiami Park,” Javier. Registration is open at Suniland Park is located at 12855 Pinecrest Parkway in Pinecrest.

A Pinecrest man died after being hit by a boat propeller during a Florida Keys fishing tournament Saturday afternoon.

A 34-year-old woman was arrested after police said she assaulted a Miami-Dade public school teacher during a parent-teacher conference.

In 2012 Pinecrest went through a visioning process to see how to be compatible with the ever-changing landscape of Miami-Dade County. At the forefront is the huge population growth expected in Miami-Dade County and the rapid transit plans to handle that population. The logical future is to see most of the growth south and west of Pinecrest and along the US-1 corridor. ● To support the rapid transit to the extent that fits the character of Pinecrest. ● To limit the county’s ability to unilaterally implement their Rapid Transit Zone Ordinance (RTZ) in Pinecrest.

The Children’s Voice Chorus (CVC), will perform its Let Them Grow Benefit Concert, Saturday, March 5, at 6 p.m. at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 SW 57 Ave., Pinecrest, FL 33156. They will be joined by South Florida native Christina Alexander, who is director of Social Responsibility at WICKED the musical, where she is responsible for the Broadway, national tour and London productions. We are excited to collaborate with Christina Alexander, an incredibly talented singer who aligns with the vision of CVC,” said Jamie Sutta, founder and artistic director of the Children’s Voice Chorus. She has worked as an inclusivity consultant with groups including the Florida Professional Theatres Association, Chorus America, Trip Advisor and others. The non-profit chorus gives children in South Florida the opportunity to explore their talents in music.

Reckless dirt bike riders swarmed the streets in Pompano Beach over the weekend ahead of President’s Day.

Video captured at least 300 riders swarmed the streets in the area of Northwest 173rd Street and 57th Avenue.

Howard Drive Elementary is a PK-5th grade school located on the border between the Villages of Palmetto Bay and Pinecrest. The school was officially opened in the fall of 1961. With the growth of the school, a new media center and classrooms were added to the original facility. That took place in 2000 and again, shortly thereafter, a new wing of ten additional rooms was added. Over the years, Howard Drive Elementary School has continued its track of success and the school offers a variety of academic programs to ensure lasting achievements.

The possibility that a Miami native could be the first Black woman on the United States Supreme Court is already having an impact.

Before she was a frontrunner to make history as the first Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown-Jackson was dreaming of her future while a student at Miami Palmetto Senior High School.

A man wearing a corrections department jacket and what looked like an official identification was arrested Thursday for impersonating an officer after entering Palmetto Senior High School.

Hopefully, by next month things will be safe for family events such as these and, of course, our upcoming festivals. Many Pinecrest area residents who are members of the Rotary Club of Coral Gables enjoyed New Year’s Day at the club’s 50th Annual Moose Milk Party. Coming up soon are some great festival events, including one that has had to be postponed. Coming up in a few weeks is the Coral Gables Woman’s Club Annual Children Festival on Saturday, February 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a great family outing that all are sure to enjoy.

As we close 2021 and look into ‘22, I want to reflect on some accomplishments and share what is on the horizon. After securing federal funding in 2021, Council and Village Government went to work on solving this problem. In 2022, we look forward to Chief Cohen’s continued stewardship over our award-winning, community-based police department. We all look forward to celebrate its opening this year. I look forward to everyone’s input as we examine proposals in more detail.

Pinecrest police are searching for two people who smashed in 26 large impact glass sliding doors earlier this week at a construction site.

A structure went up in flames overnight in Pinecrest.

When people ask me to predict the residential real estate market, I respond that the market is likely headed for a correction. And, as we all know, more inventory equals lower prices. However, as you work towards lower priced homes, the market should become more and more affected by the post-forbearance changes. I invite you to view past episodes of my The MiamiHal Real Estate Show at miamihal.com/the-miamihal-real-estate-show to hear from experts and get the latest real estate news. You can contact him with your story ideas or real estate questions at www.MiamiHal.com, Hal@MiamiHal.com or www.facebook.com/MiamiHal

Pinecrest Mayor Joe Corradino has explained that the purpose of our Inspire Pinecrest exercise is to get ahead of the issue. Presently in Pinecrest only one single family residence is allowed per lot. An additional accessory unit is allowed for temporary guests, which may include domestic employees. We might wish to encourage multi-generational living by allowing accessory unit kitchen facilities and permitting permanent residency. Bob Ross is a former member of the Pinecrest Village Council.

Award-winning chef Cindy Hutson is asking the public for help with finding her pink flamingo sculpture.

A British artist will be exhibiting a large-scale light installation at the Pinecrest Gardens’ Swan Lake starting on Saturday evening.

The Pinecrest Business Association (PBA) held a luncheon for its members and community guests on Tuesday, October 19, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Village of Pinecrest at Evelyn Greer Park. Sponsored by Panter, Panter and Sampedro (PPS), the event included special guests and a sample of dishes from popular local eateries. The special event would not have been complete without a showcase from the best restaurants in the area. We can’t wait to see what’s next!”For information on PPS, visit panterlaw.com or call 305-662-6178. For information about the PBA visit PinecrestBusiness.com.

Two popular Miami gardens will be exhibiting light shows this year. In December, Pinecrest Gardens will be unveiling “Bruce Munro: Forest and Field of Light,” a large-scale, light installation. In November, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will be unveiling “NightGarden: A Magical Light Spectacular,” its walk-through light exhibition.

Lian de la Riva, an estate planning, probate, and guardianship attorney and a partner with the Florida law firm of Markowitz Ringel Trusty + Hartog, P.A. (MRTH), with offices in Pinecrest and Fort Lauderdale, has been elected Chair of the Young Lawyer’s Division of the Hispanic National Bar Association for a one-year term. A member of the firm’s Probate & Guardianship group, Lian concentrates her practice in the areas of estate planning, probate and guardianship law. In 2017, she was named a Fellow of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar for a two-year term. The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) is an incorporated, not-for-profit, national membership association that represents the interests of over 65,000 Hispanic attorneys, judges, law professors, legal assistants, law students, and legal professionals.

FOR KENDALLPictured at the Miami's Community Newspapers luncheon with Florida Lt. Gov. FOR PALMETTO BAYPictured at the Miami's Community Newspapers luncheon with Florida Lt. Gov. FOR CUTLER BAYPictured at the Miami's Community Newspapers luncheon with Florida Lt. Gov. FOR SOUTH MIAMIPictured at the Miami's Community Newspapers luncheon with Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez on Friday, Sept. 17, at Evelyn Greer Park in Pinecrest are (l-r)South Miami Mayor Sally Philips, Lt. Gov.

The McDonald’s is located on South Dixie Highway near 124th Street in Pinecrest.

AdvertisementIt is a pleasure to work with Mayor Corradino and Village Council to make sure Pinecrest continues infrastructure improvements that benefit residents and visitors. While these important infrastructure projects on land are moving forward, there are unaddressed issues festering in the waters of Pinecrest and adjacent communities. During my outings with marine law enforcement, I have learned there are almost no speed restrictions on canals throughout South Florida. In my view, Pinecrest and neighboring communities should work together to petition for the establishment of speed restrictions to avoid unnecessary, tragic, and gruesome injuries or deaths. Senator Garcia represents Pinecrest, Cutler bay, Palmetto Bay, South Miami, Coral Gables, West Miami, Key Biscayne, Fisher Island, and parts of the City of Miami and Miami-Dade County in the Florida Senate.

The driver involved in the single-vehicle accident was a man in his 30s, according to Pinecrest police.

In order to get their message across, officials with the Florida Department of Transportation staged a mock bicycle crash, complete with an ambulance and even a possible victim.

AdvertisementIt is a pleasure to work with Mayor Corradino and Village Council to make sure Pinecrest continues infrastructure improvements that benefit residents and visitors. While these important infrastructure projects on land are moving forward, there are unaddressed issues festering in the waters of Pinecrest, and adjacent communities. During my outings with marine law enforcement, I have learned there are almost no speed restrictions on canals throughout South Florida. In my view, Pinecrest and neighboring communities should work together to petition for the establishment of speed restrictions to avoid unnecessary, tragic, and gruesome injuries or deaths. Senator Garcia represents Pinecrest, Cutler bay, Palmetto Bay, South Miami, Coral Gables, West Miami, Key Biscayne, Fisher Island, and parts of the City of Miami and Miami-Dade County in the Florida Senate.

AdvertisementMoss Construction recently announced that it completed the new Day School at Temple Beth Am in Pinecrest. Moss worked hand in hand with Amicon, who is the owner’s representative, to deliver the new school building for the 2021-22 school year. “We are honored that Temple Beth Am chose Moss to complete this two-phase expansion project, which will provide students with an optimal environment for learning. The Temple’s Welcome Center includes an indoor basketball court, auditorium, meetings rooms, pool and cafe. Once the Welcome Center and courtyard are complete, this central area will unite the new school building with the administrative and Temple thus completing the Temple’s expansion project.

Seven years to the day that Art Sotloff’s son Steven was beheaded by ISIS militants in Syria, he came face to face with Alexanda Amon Kotey, who admitted to torturing his son.

A British man involved in the beheading of Steven Sotloff, an American-Israeli journalist who was born in Miami-Dade County, pleaded guilty to all eight counts against him during a U.S. District Court hearing in Alexandria, federal prosecutors announced on Thursday night.

AdvertisementCouncilmember Katie Abbott believes Pinecrest Gardens is the heart of Pinecrest. She used to go there as a child and she brought her kids there when they were young. “The Trolls art installation was a labor of the community, as the artist invited residents to help build the trolls,” said Abbott. She took part in the building of the elbow and takes pride in the effort. Her father, Tim Abbott, volunteers there twice a week and Katie points out that the volunteer program allows people of all ages to connect with nature, help and be in the Gardens’ beautiful landscape as long as they want.

According to police, a man pointed a gun at two different drivers after blocking them with his car, believed to be a silver or white sedan.

Check out the new Friends of Pinecrest Gardens website (friendsofpinecrestgardens.org) and read about their first major initiative, the Upper Garden Capital Campaign and how naming rights for some of Pinecrest Gardens most beautiful assets can be obtained. THE GARDEN FUNDThe Garden Fund was created to meet the botanical needs of our public green spaces, particularly at Pinecrest Gardens, a topographically diverse historic garden. THE PINECREST GARDEN CLUBThe Pinecrest Garden Club was founded February 25, 2003 at Pinecrest Gardens with 27 founding members, including Co-Presidents Germaine Butler and Sharon Trbovich. The club was founded to fill a need for a garden club in the area and to bring attention to Pinecrest Gardens, the former Parrot Jungle. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF PINECRESTThe Community Foundation of Pinecrest was created to support Pinecrest events, activities, and programs.

Daria Feinstein said she is worried about the “magnificent” macaws in her southeast Miami-Dade County neighborhood. She said it’s nesting season and poachers are out like crazy.

“Breaking ground on the South Dade Rapid Transit Project — the first SMART plan corridor — is a major milestone and step forward in our work to better connect all corners of Miami-Dade. New state-of-the-art Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations with rail-like amenities and efficiencies for a fast, comfortable, and cost-effective ride are part of the plan. In late 2020, DTPW was awarded a $99.9 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration specifically for the South Corridor Rapid Transit Project. FDOT has committed an additional $100 million, with Miami-Dade County funding the remaining $100 million for the South Dade Rapid Transit Project. The South Dade Bus Rapid Transit Project is being designed and built by Obrascón Huarte Lain (OHL), a Spanish multinational construction and civil engineering company.

All are members of Boy Scouts of America Troop 457 based in Pinecrest. The Troop 457 Eagle Scouts included Daniel Stephen Kayworth, Carson Q. Garcia, Raven C. Brousseau, Kurt Mitchell Jablonski II, Grant Alan Kleber, Kevin Mark Sturge and Noah L. Giles. Troop 457 has produced more than 320 Eagle Scouts in the past 36 years. He or she must also plan, coordinate and supervise a service project called the Eagle Project, all before their 18th birthday. The new Eagle Scouts received dozens of letters of congratulations from around the country.

AdvertisementThis slideshow requires JavaScript. U.S. Century Bank launched the first in a series of “Miami Pillars” dinners on April 30 at the Pinecrest home of Aida Levitan, chairman of the board, and her husband, Fernando R. Petit. Honorary guest Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava was recognized for her leadership throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The dinner series honors diverse Miami leaders who have contributed significantly to the community in an intimate setting in which they can get to know each other better. The dinners will continue for the rest of the year.

These screengrabs from a video provided to Local 10 News by Robert Diaz show police officers searching for a suspect on Thursday in Pinecrest. PINECREST, Fla. – Detectives are searching for a suspect related to an ongoing investigation on Thursday in Miami-Dade County. According to Detective Lee Cowart, a spokesman for the Miami-Dade Police Department, detectives were following the suspect on the Palmetto Expressway. “The subject vehicle rammed the MDPD vehicle,” Cowart wrote in a statement. “The MDPD officers attempted to continue to follow the subject vehicle.

MIAMI, Fla. – A South Florida medical student is under arrest after investigators charge that he made disturbing threats against Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in postings on Twitter. According to the arrest report, Steven Marbury Dilauro, 31, of Pinecrest, posted several comments on his personal Twitter account, including one that stated: “Whoever wants to investigate this and come after me, feel free, but if I ever see Mitch McConnell and am not promptly shot dead, I will bounce his skull on the sidewalk..." Dilauro also stated several other threatening situations in which he would harm McConnell. The written threats were posted on Monday, Oct. 26, according to police. On Thursday, Nov. 5, Miami-Dade Police made contact with Dilauro and he admitted that he posted the comments “out of anger.”He has been charged with making written threats “to kill or do bodily injury.”Dilauro, whose occupation was listed as medical student on the arrest form, is behind bars at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.

MIAMI, Fla. – A South Florida medical student is under arrest after investigators charge that he made disturbing threats against Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in postings on Twitter. According to the arrest report, Steven Marbury Dilauro, 31, of Pinecrest, posted several comments on his personal Twitter account, including one that stated: “Whoever wants to investigate this and come after me, feel free, but if I ever see Mitch McConnell and am not promptly shot dead, I will bounce his skull on the sidewalk..." Dilauro also stated several other threatening situations in which he would harm McConnell. The written threats were posted on Monday, Oct. 26, according to police. On Thursday, Nov. 5, Miami-Dade Police made contact with Dilauro and he admitted that he posted the comments “out of anger.”He has been charged with making written threats “to kill or do bodily injury.”Dilauro, whose occupation was listed as medical student on the arrest form, was taken to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. He has since posted bond, according to corrections department information.

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – As the saying goes, all politics are is local, and it doesn’t get more local than your county commissioner. Due to new term limits, half of the 13-member Miami-Dade County commission will turn over for the first time in recent history. One of the more contentions races is for District 7, which represents Key Biscayne, Miami, South Miami, Pinecrest and Kendall. Raquel Regalado is an attorney, radio broadcaster and former member of the Miami-Dade County School Board. They joined This Week in South Florida hosts Glenna Milberg and Michael Putney, and the discussion can be viewed at the top of this page.

Sotloff later appeared in the video the jihadists released in August 2014 of Illinois war correspondent James Foley’s beheading. We have been inspired by their memories and moved by the determination and grit of their families, families which will never rest until justice is done,” Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers said. From 2012 to 2015, Kotey, Elsheikh, Davis and Emwazi were involved in ransom negotiations during the kidnapping, torture and killing of hostages. The 2nd one begins when you realize you have only one.”THE CHARGESPeter Kassig was a U.S. aid worker killed by Islamic militants in Syria. If convicted, Kotey and Elsheikh face a maximum penalty of life in prison.

PINECREST, Fla. – Friends, family members and Westminster Christian School students and faculty are mourning a 17-year-old who died in a boat crash on Sunday afternoon off the Florida Keys. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a red and white boat that was involved in a fatal boat crash off the Florida Keys on Sunday. The school’s website listed a varsity lacrosse team player with the same name as the boat operator. The captain of his lacrosse team, Alvarez wore the #6 jersey and played defense. According to the school’s announcement, students are set to return to school on Wednesday, administrators are organizing a special assembly for high school students and faculty, and therapists will be available for small group counseling sessions.

MIAMI – Detectives and prosecutors agreed with church administrators’ suspicions that two men were stealing from St. Louis Catholic Church and St. Louis Covenant School in Pinecrest, according to the Archdiocese of Miami. As a campaign manager and development director, the church entrusted Nelson C. Tarke with handling church funds. The Archdiocese of Miami released a statement Friday saying the church administrators reported Tarke’s alleged unauthorized spending to the Miami-Dade Police Department last year. The church reported having dismissed Tarke in May 2019 and Lambo in August 2019. Tarke was also active with CAMACOL, the Latin Chamber of Commerce and Industry of USA, and Lambo with the World Financial Group Miami-Dade and the REMii Group Inc.

Yes, homes have personalities. On this episode, Design Expert, Martin Amado, shows you a luxury home in Pinecrest with plenty of personalityCopyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

Yes, homes have personalities. On this episode, Design Expert, Martin Amado, shows you a luxury home in Pinecrest with plenty of personalityCopyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

Yes, homes have personalities. On this episode, Design Expert, Martin Amado, shows you a luxury home in Pinecrest with plenty of personality

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - Two brothers were arrested after bringing a loaded gun, brass knuckles and knives to a Pinecrest high school, police said. Upon initial questioning, Mizelle did not have any items in his possession inside the school, but did comply with the officer's request to search his vehicle in the school parking lot. As Mizelle was being put into custody, he told the arresting officer that he had told his brother to stop bringing the gun to school several times. Further investigation revealed that the gun had been brought to the school for the last two weeks. Both brothers are facing identical chargers because they came to school in the same vehicle and had equal access to the weapons inside.

Yes, homes have personalities. On this episode, Design Expert, Martin Amado, shows you a luxury home in Pinecrest with plenty of personalityCopyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

Yes, homes have personalities. On this episode, Design Expert, Martin Amado, shows you a luxury home in Pinecrest with plenty of personalityCopyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

MIAMI-DADE, Fla. – Miami Palmetto Sr. High School, 7460 SW 118 St., in Miami-Dade's Pinecrest neighborhood had about 3,095 students enrolled. The school was among the top 10 reporting the most drug use in Miami-Dade County public schools. Last year the school reported an increase on tobacco. Records show the majority of students in the school do not struggle with poverty or academics. The school is in a low crime area and it has been an "A"or "B" school for years.

During his career as a foreign correspondent, Steven Sotloff published stories about Bahrain, Yemen, Egypt, Turkey and Libya.