SOUTH MIAMI

A man suspected of being the serial "Pillowcase Rapist" of the 1980s is facing six charges in Broward County attacks.

The day featured Colombian dancers, traditional foods and fragrant flower arrangements in honor of South Miami’s new sister city relationship with Medellin, Colombia. “South Miami is almost 100 years old and has never had a sister city, which is a relationship with an international city to promote cultural ties,” Liebman said. Commissioner Liebman envisions further artistic expression throughout South Miami’s park system. “I’d like to see an ‘art mile’ that frames the Underline through South Miami,” he said. It is located at 8600 Red Rd, South Miami, FL 33143.

South Miami police have obtained an arrest warrant for a 17-year-old boy who they said tried to kill someone last month.

Luckily, the Magic City is not limited to plain old ice cream, as there are many choices and unique takes on this sweet treat. Chill-N Nitrogen Ice CreamDo not become overwhelmed with the chemical elements featured in the logo; this nitrogen ice cream is superb. Not only is this ice cream made right before your eyes, but you can add as many toppings as you’d like. If you have any dietary restrictions and want the best gelato, try Bianco Gelato in Coconut Grove. Wall’s Old Fashioned Ice CreamWhile I prefaced this list by saying I wouldn’t focus on old fashion ice cream, Wall’s is original and will never go out of style.

A detective released a picture of a 36-year-old woman with special needs on Friday in an effort to find her.

South Miami's city commission wants to make it illegal to panhandle.

Spring is just weeks away and activity has already ramped up following several successful events. Among the many attending this sell out affair were Chopard’s Jean-Baptiste Maillard, of Chopard; Norma Jean Abraham, The Anthony Abraham Foundation; and Renee Reichling, of First National Bank of South Miami, to mention a few. South Miami Rotary Art Festival returned on Feb. 26-27 with lots of great art, food and entertainment all to benefit scholarships and the many charitable efforts of the Rotary Club of South Miami. As always the First National Bank of South Miami provided the headquarters where organizers coordinated work with other volunteers. Among the many hard working members at the event were Renee Reichling, Vice President of festival sponsor First National Bank of South Miami; Sabrata Basu; Doreen Reitenauer; Laurie Kahn; Wendy Lapidus; and Roy Gonas.

Among the many attending this sellout affair were Jean-Baptiste Maillard of Chopard, Norma Jean Abraham of The Anthony Abraham Foundation, and Renee Reichling of First National Bank of South Miami. The General Federation of Women’s Club (GFWC) District 11 Arts Luncheon attracted GFWC Clubs from District 11 for an arts competition and lunch at the Coral Gables Woman’s Club clubhouse on Feb. 23. The South Miami Rotary Art Festival returned on Feb. 26-27 with lots of great art food and entertainment, all to benefit scholarships and the many charitable efforts of the Rotary Club of South Miami. As always the First National Bank of South Miami provided the headquarters where organizers coordinated work with other volunteers. To view this show that also featured the co-chair of the South Miami Rotary Arts Festival, Laurie Kahn, visitwww.facebook.com/Communitynewspapers/videos/971746796881615/.

Founder and owner Josh Pascual launched Josh’s Premium Meats in 2017 and the company’s growth has accelerated to the point where today he dominates the South Florida market in providing high-quality Waygu beef. Considered the gold standard among beef connoisseurs, Waygu yields a richer beef flavor and increased tenderness of each cut of meat. Josh’s Premium Meats has become the go-to source of Waygu beef for dozens of South Florida restaurants and hundreds of households, not just in Miami but across the country. For meat lovers like Mike Tyson and Colby Covington, Waygu beef from Josh’s Premium Meats is the undisputed champion. Josh’s Premium Meats is located at 7295 SW 57 Ave. in South Miami (Telephone 305-646-88717).

Founder and owner Josh Pascual launched Josh’s Premium Meats in 2017 and the company’s growth has accelerated to the point where today he dominates the South Florida market in providing high-quality Waygu beef. Considered the gold standard among beef connoisseurs, Waygu yields a richer beef flavor and increased tenderness of each cut of meat. Josh’s Premium Meats has become the go-to source of Waygu beef for dozens of South Florida restaurants and hundreds of households, not just in Miami but across the country. For meat lovers like Mike Tyson and Colby Covington, Waygu beef from Josh’s Premium Meats is the undisputed champion. Josh’s Premium Meats is located at 7295 S.W.

World renowned Cuban artist Julio Larraz has an exhibition of his work at the Coral Gables Museum through Apr. “I am very grateful with the Coral Gables Museum and the board of directors that invited me to exhibit my work in their beautiful galleries,” Larraz wrote in an email. Larraz, who now lives and works in South Miami, has a special connection to Coral Gables. Anyone walking down Salzedo cannot miss his wonderful work outside of the Coral Gables Museum’s Robert and Marian Fewell Gallery. Larraz paintings combine Caribbean motifs like the ocean, men in distinguished suits and women with sunglasses.

Candidate for governor Charlie Crist unveiled a plan to have a million homes in Florida running on solar.

What began as an exotic mystery has quickly turned into a battle pitting neighbors against each other.

Unethia Fox is Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ new Teacher of the Year. She graduated from South Miami Senior High and she has been teaching there for 19 years.

There appears to be light at the end of our endless COVID tunnel and Beaux Arts members kicked it off with their 71st annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art, Miami’s longest-running juried art festival, Jan. 15-16. Beaux Arts was the start of a busy holiday weekend with Martin Luther King Day celebrations, picnics and more. In fact, on that Monday, Miami Rotarians and friends met for their annual barbecue at Tropical Park. At the Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72 Ave., you can celebrate love at an outdoor Valentine’s Day concert under the stars. Speaking of outdoor events, Farmer’s Markets around South Florida are everywhere but the South Miami Farmer’s Marker is unique in that it is open year-round every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., located in front of the South Miami Library at 6000 Sunset Dr. You will find lots of free parking and it is ADA accessible.

Attend the free opening night reception celebrating the February Wirtz Gallery exhibit titled “Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future” — an intimate look at Tropical Audubon Society’s 75-year trajectory, our deep local roots and crucial conservation mission. (The opening night reception is subject to postponement or cancellation pending February pandemic status/protocols.) “Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future” will hang in The Wirtz Gallery from February 1-28; Gallery hours: Monday-Thursday, 9-4, Friday 9-5. RSVP for the Opening Night Reception, Friday, February 11, 6-8pm. First National Bank of South Miami5750 Sunset Drive, South Miami, 33143Limited free on-site parking directly behind the bank on S.W.

Ocean Bank recently it has appointed vice president Jessika Jaar-Arango as manager of the bank’s South Miami branch, in addition to her role as manager of the Pinecrest branch. “Jaar-Arango has more than 20 years’ experience in personal banking, branch management and business development, and we welcome her expertise in this expanded role,” said Pedro Max, executive vice president and head of business banking and branches. Ocean Bank is the largest independent, state-chartered commercial bank headquartered in Florida, with $5 billion in assets. Chartered in 1982, Ocean Bank operates its network of 23 branches throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The community bank has received numerous awards and accolades from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, The Beacon Council and the Florida Department of Education, among others, for its support of our South Florida communities.

A 60-year-old man was arrested Tuesday on accusations that he pulled down his shorts and exposed himself to a teacher and several children at a tutoring center located in The Shops at Sunset Place in South Miami.

Weather isn’t everything here, but it’s ahead of whatever’s in second place. When the weather report chases everyone into the closet for boots, jackets, and hoodies to enjoy an upcoming cold front, we do what we do: sit outside and judge things. So here is a random, opinionated 2021 breakdown. Local Treasures: La Sandwicherie Miami Beach, Sweat Records, Books & Books Coral Gables, The Biltmore, Joe’s Stone Crab, Versailles, Enriqueta’s, Tropical Chinese, El Carajo, Islas Canarias, Sergio’s Coral Way, French Bakery Delices De France, Bodega, Panther, Farm Store, Happy Wine Calle Ocho, Art Basel satellites, Aguacate Sanctuary of Love, lllPointsBest Neighborhoods: The Grove, Sunset HarborBest Neighborhood to Live Near: South MiamiWeird Places: Downtown Doral, South Dixie Highway toward Homestead, West West West Kendall at rush hourLandmark Oddities: the Bacardi Building, Cape Florida Lighthouse, That Thing at Shark Valley, The Coppertone Girl, Freedom Tower, The Biltmore Hotel, Venetian Pool, Opa-Locka City Hall, Earth n Us, the BoomboxBeautiful Drinking: Broken Shaker, Amara, Vista, Heartland, RedfishVegan: Aguacate, Love Life, Minty Z, Vegan Cuban Food, PlantaGreat View + Huge Portions: RedfishCinema: Tower, Olympia, Coral Gables Art CinemaStood the Test of Time: Puerto Sagua, Versailles, Islas Canarias, 94th Aero Squadron, Whip n Dip, Walter’s Coffee Shop, Coral Bagels, La Carreta, Casola’sBest Supermarket: Milam’s PinecrestBest Asian Market: Kimchi MartBest Italian Market: Origini Italian MarketBest Farmers/Flea Market: Redland Market VillageVarious Degrees of Seriously Pretty: Heartland, Aguacate Sanctuary of Love, Casa Tua, Zak the Baker, Redfish, Amara, Fairchild Tropical Garden, Matheson HammockFunky: Lagniappe, Wynwood Brewery, Gramps, Zak the Baker, Shorty’s, Soya e Pomodoro, Caribbean Roti, Maxwell Brothers, CoyoRooftops for Deep Pockets: Sugar, Juvia, Area 31, SerenaNormal Rooftops: Cebada, Casa Florida, Terras24/7 Pretentious: BrickellDelicious: Bachour, La Social, La Latina, Havana Harry’s, Matsuri, Finka, Empanada Harry’s, Zak’s Sam & CheeseBest Serious Bakers: Zak the Baker, Bachour, French Bakery, Fireman Derek’s, Salty Donut, Rosetta, Atelier Monnier, Sullivan StreetBest Cheap Bakers: Macita’s, Pinecrest, Party Cake, Ricky, Vicky, CAOBest Food Writers: Carlos Frías, Ryan PfefferBest Weather Forecaster: Luke DorrisMost Pleasant Local News Anchor: Jenise FernandezRadio Person Most Missed: HOT 105 DJ Freddie CruzBest Miami Group that Still Sounds Great: KC and the Sunshine BandBest Miami Musician You Never Hear Of: Willie Hale AKA Little BeaverBest Record Store: Sweat RecordsBest Independent Publisher: Jitney Books David RollandBest Mechanic and Cleanest Shop in Repair History: Trevor King at Car Care InternationalOld School/Retro: Books & Books, Lagniappe, Casa FloridaSee and Be Seen: Greenstreet, Friends Market and Bistro, Bachour, AmaraBest and Worst at the Same Time: Miami sports teams, Wynwood, Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road, Downtown, Art Basel

The first person who tested positive for the COVID-19 omicron variant in Miami-Dade County was unvaccinated and asymptomatic, a news release from CardioPath stated.

Miami differentiates its communities: Wynwood, Mimo, Little Haiti, Doral, Allapattah, Downtown Dadeland, Hialeah, Little River, Coral Gables, South Beach, Brickell, Calle Ocho, Lincoln Road, Design District, Sunset Harbor, South Miami, Key Biscayne, etc. So let’s explore one area at a time over the next few months starting with Coconut Grove. Old timers spoke of the old Grove or West Grove, young folks know the new Grove and Cocowalk, but with the effects of our blessed developers and beloved gentrifiers, let’s just leave it with the Grove. Jaguar, Strada, Ariete, Bombay Darbar, Glass & Vine, Peacock Garden, Lulu, Kush, Atchana’s, Mister 01, Harry’s and Sapore di Mare all bring cred. The Barnacle, Kennedy Park and Peacock Park are spacious and busy.

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

The famed Town Kitchen & Bar — a staple of South Miami for over 15 years — has reopened following a year-and-a-half shutdown due to coronavirus pandemic. In Miami terms, Town Kitchen & Bar can be considered and institution — one of the authentic local places to experience, great food, drinks, atmosphere and fun. Your neighborhood place where you see your friend and familiar faces. Town is still that same neighborhood go-to place featuring large portions of global comfort foods, with updated specialties. Town Kitchen and Bar is located at 7301 SW 57 Ct., South Miami, FL 33143.

Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., have mounted an aggressive push to register voters and educate them on importance of voting.

Local 10 News has compiled a list of all the restaurants in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties that had zero violations in September.

The gym's owner said the definition of the ordinance is too broad, lending itself to being used by residents in the area and the city to target his business.

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.

We’ve rounded up some of the best Halloween 2021 haunted houses, public trick-or-treating events, and pumpkin patches in South Florida for the whole family to enjoy this October and Halloween weekend.

Stunna’s FIT in South Miami is a popular gym that focuses on high-intensity interval training. Gabriel “Stunna” Varona, a retired mixed martial arts fighter, runs it.

South Miami police are searching for a missing 72-year-old man who was last seen on Friday.

She planned to hand over her duties on the Green Corridor District to Steve Cody and began reaching out to the staff of the district. Alexander told her that, if she went through with her plan to replace herself with Cody, Stoddard would resign as a member of the Green Corridor District. That, Stoddard proclaimed, was reason enough to exclude Cody from the Green Corridor District. (Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and Cutler Bay Mayor Tim Meerbot were absent.) I, for one, plan to tune into future meeting of the Green Corridor District with a big tub of popcorn.

After months of planning, stare-of-the-art screens to stop street litter from getting into South Florida waterways are coming to Miami and the Broward city of Hallandale Beach.

FYI Miami: September 2, 2021 by at MiamiTodayNews.com.

She planned to hand over her duties on the Green Corridor District to Steve Cody and began reaching out to the staff of the district. Alexander told her that, if she went through with her plan to replace herself with Cody, Stoddard would resign as a member of the Green Corridor District. That, Stoddard proclaimed, was reason enough to exclude Cody from the Green Corridor District. (Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and Cutler Bay Mayor Tim Meerbot were absent.) I, for one, plan to tune into future meeting of the Green Corridor District with a big tub of popcorn.

AdvertisementFormer Commissioner Bob Welsh was one of the most colorful characters to come out of South Miami, a town known for its kaleidoscope of personalities. It was during his time as a city commissioner that Phil Stoddard, a good friend of Welsh, served as Mayor. One of them includes Phil Stoddard with his piece of the pie. Former Mayor Phil Stoddard has already hired his own attorney to fight Marylin’s claims. It would follow that the seven beneficiaries, including Phil Stoddard, have hired their own legal geniuses to protect their piece of Welsh’s pie.

Ed Joyce has been named vice chair of Grove Bank & Trust after serving in several leadership positions for Northern Trust for the past 37 years. The announcement was made recently by the chair and CEO of Grove Bank & Trust, Sheldon T. Anderson. “It is no surprise that Charles, Sheldon and the great team of dedicated professionals at Grove Bank & Trust see the value of elevating the role of client engagement in the C-suite,” Joyce said. Financial strength and stability have been a Grove Bank & Trust hallmark. Locally owned and operated, Grove Bank & Trust has five offices in Miami-Dade County including Aventura, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Palmetto Bay and South Miami.

Coral Gables TrolleyThe Coral Gables Trolley is probably the only thing in the entirety of Coral Gables that is free, and in all honesty, it really shouldn’t be. Coral Gables Farmers MarketDespite being a seasonal operation, the Coral Gables Farmers Market is one of the most well-known attractions in the city. Today, Zoo Miami sits on 750 acres of land and houses over 3,000 animals, representing over 500 species. During the winter, Zoo Miami Lights offers a unique way to celebrate the holiday season. Miami SeaquariumThe Miami Seaquarium is a 38-acre oceanarium and marine sanctuary situated on Virginia Key about eight miles from campus.

A large police perimeter has been set up Thursday afternoon at The Shops at Sunset Place outdoor mall in South Miami.

South Miami police officers have arrested a man who they said led them on a chase Tuesday morning after officers pulled him over.

Filming in Miami: July 29, 2021 by at MiamiTodayNews.com.

The University of Miami has the luxury of being perfectly situated at the heart of the greater Miami area. Miami Design DistrictJust north of Wynwood and about 11 miles northeast from campus is the Miami Design District, another hub for art, design, fashion and architecture in the Miami area. Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)Adjacent to the science museum on the northeast side is Perez Art Museum Miami, a contemporary and modern art museum that collects and exhibits art from international artists in the 20th and 21st centuries. It was then known as the Miami Art Museum from 1996 until 2013, when the museum relocated to downtown Miami. South Beach and South Pointe ParkSouth Beach and Miami are synonymous, and for good reason.

If her large Cuban family is the solar system, Rosa Saez was the blazing sun around whom everyone else revolved. Born in Cuba and the fifth of eight children, a divorced mother of two and grandmother of six, she radiated her warmth not only to family but also to dear friends, her many causes, her volunteer work at such Miami touchstones as Fairchild Tropical Garden, her church, her book group and ceramics class, her jobs at Florida International University and a Coral Gables travel agency. If you live in Miami and leave your house, you probably knew her.

John Pistorino has investigated the Miami Dade College garage collapse, the FIU bridge collapse and many others around the United States.

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.

Juneteenth, the celebration of African-American freedom, will be celebrated all across South Florida.

South Miami police are seeking the public’s help locating a man with special needs who has been missing now for two months.

Get dad a unique gift this Father's Day with options like a buger kit from Burger Beast, a cap and beer from Tripping Animals, and a bow-tie doughnut from the Salty.

A 1-year-old German shepherd will get prosthetics since he is missing his back feet.

Every May 20th, the state of Florida commemorates Emancipation Day, recognizing the liberation of slaves one month before Juneteenth.

South Miami police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 52-year-old man with special needs, who has been missing for just over a month.

Looking for the best things to do in Miami during May 2021? Check out Daybreaker, South Beach Wine & Food Festival, Guy Lawrence of Disclosure, and more events in Miami this week.

Looking for the best things to do in Miami for May 2021? Check out "Lasting Impressions," Frost Science, Desert Heart, and more events in Miami this week.

The South Miami, Florida, city commission voted to make Juneteenth a paid holiday for city workers. One commissioner opposed the move, citing budgetary reasons.

From South Miami all the way to Fort Lauderdale, bars and restaurants are celebrating Cinco de Mayo with cocktail, beer, and food specials that begin at noon and go on into the night. Below, we’ve rounded up some of South Florida’s best spots to grab a margarita (or two) on Wednesday, May 5.

By the numbers. How many cases of coronavirus are in my city? See results from up-to-date test results for Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

This incredible experience has strengthened my resolve to serve the city that I love and to make it better for the near and long term. Residents want our Downtown and Shops at Sunset Place to be a source of pride and something that positively adds to the overall South Miami experience. Pushing an assertive environmental agenda can ensure the welfare of South Miami and beyond. Continuing to provide affordable entry-level housing will ensure the South Miami experience can be passed from generation to generation. I know we can channel productive positivity, build consensus, and work together for a better South Miami.

We first lived in Coconut Grove, then South Miami, and finally Hammock Lakes. When we purchased our home in Hammock Lakes 24 years ago, it was a giant stretch for us. Hammock Lakes was a nice neighborhood with ranch-style homes on one acre lots. As a young mother with small children, having Matheson Hammock to roam in was a dream come true. Everyone should be able to enjoy Matheson Hammock as the Matheson family intended.

Looking for the best restaurants in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood? Check out Kyu, R House,the Salty, Uchi, and other top spots.

The Thomas Armour Youth Ballet will become the Armour Dance Theatre: Miami’s Community Dance Conservatory. “Armour Dance Theatre uses dance as a vehicle to success. We love the idea of a neurosurgeon who is also a fearless and formidable ballet or hip-hop dancer,” stated Ruth Wiesen, Executive Artistic Director of Armour Dance Theatre. ABOUT ARMOUR DANCE THEATREEstablished in 1949 as The Miami Conservatory, the organization became the Thomas Armour Youth Ballet and has now been renamed The Armour Dance Theatre to offer an expanded dance program. Armour Dance Theatre provides the means for advanced students to take advantage of summer intensive trainings across the country and present performances to more than 10,000 audience members each year.

Mary Ann Ruiz is a native of the South Miami area, a resident of South Miami for more than eight years with her husband and two young daughters, and an active member of the community. Mary Ann Ruiz went on to pursue her true passion for legal advocacy. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. Upon graduating in the Spring of 2007 and passing the bar in the Fall of 2007, Mary Ann joined a prominent community association law firm in Miami. What do you think are the most important and pressing issues in the City of South Miami at this time?

Mary Ann Ruiz is a native of the South Miami area, a resident of South Miami for more than eight years with her husband and two young daughters, and an active member of the community. Mary Ann Ruiz went on to pursue her true passion for legal advocacy. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. Upon graduating in the Spring of 2007 and passing the bar in the Fall of 2007, Mary Ann joined a prominent community association law firm in Miami. What do you think are the most important and pressing issues in the City of South Miami at this time?

Born in South Miami, Brian Corey grew up in the area, spending time at the Bakery Center (now The Shops at Sunset Place) with his four siblings and attending the YMCA at South Miami Park. He is a local business owner currently sitting on the South Miami Planning Board and is a regular participant at Commission meetings. “I was inspired by both my wife’s nearly ten years of public service as an assistant state attorney as well as my own time on the South Miami Planning Board. What do you think are the most important and pressing issues in the City of South Miami at this time? “3) Lastly, I’m very passionate about taking on the issue of revitalizing Downtown South Miami.

Henry Tien is a South Miami resident and community activist, and has lived in South Florida for a number of years. Despite numerous attempts we were unable to contact him for this profile series. Connect To Your Customers & Grow Your Business Click Here

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Additional COVID-19 vaccine sites are opening up across South Florida as the state prepares to lower its age requirements for those wanting to get the shot. “It’s a one day shot, and then we move around the county, and we set-up different places that we can do it,” said Miami-Dade County Emergency Management Director Frank Rollason. Coming up on Monday, the state will lower the age cutoff for vaccination to those 50 and older, no questions asked. The mayor of Miami-Dade County going one step further, tweeting that she will lower the age by another 10 years at all county-run sites the following week. Starting Monday, March 22, Miami-Dade County vaccine sites will begin vaccinating people 50 & older.

Photo courtesy of Salt & StrawSalt & Straw Opens in CocoWalkLess than a month after opening its first East Coast shop in Wynwood, Salt & Straw has opened a second Miami location in Coconut Grove. Open from noon to 11 p.m. daily at Salt & Straw in CocoWalk, 3015 Grand Ave. #145, Coconut Grove; saltandstraw.com. Photo courtesy of Sullivan Street Bakery MiamiSullivan Street Bakery Miami Bake SaleThis weekend, Sullivan Street Bakery Miami hosst its weekly Saturday bake sale at the Little Haiti wholesale bakery. Photo by Nicole CarmenPi Day at Fireman Derek's Bake ShopOn Pi Day — this Sunday, March 14 — Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop will offer key lime pie slices for $3.14 each (originally $7). All day Sunday, March 14, at Fireman Derek's Bake Shop, 2818 N. Miami Ave., Miami, and 3435 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove; firemandereks.com.

Aaron is head of the digital department at Miami's Community Newspapers. To have your stories considered for publication, feel free to email Aaron directly: aaron@cnews.net

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Aaron is head of the digital department at Miami's Community Newspapers. To have your stories considered for publication, feel free to email Aaron directly: aaron@cnews.net

Aaron is head of the digital department at Miami's Community Newspapers. To have your stories considered for publication, feel free to email Aaron directly: aaron@cnews.net

MIAMI, Fla. – “The Underline” is a park that is starting to spring up, on the underside of the Miami Metrorail. The first phase, from the Brickell Station to the Vizcaya Station, was unveiled on Friday during a ribbon cutting ceremony. When completed, it will stretch from Downtown Miami to South Miami. It will fill in the open spaces underneath the Metrorail, giving residents and visitors a chance to spread out a bit and enjoy the scenery, as they make their way around Miami. When completed, it will take up the 10 miles underneath the tracks.

Baldwyn sits on the boards of the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, ChamberSOUTH, South Dade Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Council of South Miami-Dade, Deering Estate Foundation. Ashley Sodeman is a Realtor and Special Project manager for Grouper Financial Inc. Ashley became an advocate for and fan of the Deering Estate and the Deering Estate Foundation when she joined the foundation staff as an executive assistant in 2005 and remained an integral part of the foundation team until 2012. Ashely remains committed to the mission and vision of the Deering Estate Foundation through her annual volunteer efforts at the main gate of the Deering Seafood Festival, managing volunteers and ticket sales, and selling memberships. The Deering Estate preserves the 1920s era Miami estate of Charles Deering, Chicago industrialist, early preservationist, environmentalist, art collector, philanthropist and first chairman of the International Harvester Company. The Deering Estate is located at 16701 SW 72 Ave.

With National Margarita Day coming up on Feb. 22, there is no time like the present to start exploring. The perfect blend of sweet and salty, their Local Grand margarita is worth is worth your time and money. Coyo Taco126 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables(786) 629-7929Positioned just off of Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, Coyo Taco is a fast-casual destination that’s quickly expanding its locations across Miami-Dade county. Tacology4th Brickell City Centre, 701 S Miami Ave, Miami(786) 347-5368Who said tacos and margaritas should just have deals on Tuesdays? Perched on the top floor of Brickell City Centre, this incredible spot offers Margarita Night every Thursday, with flavorful and delicious drinks priced at only $5.

SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. – A career burglar was arrested Tuesday morning after he fled from an officer during a traffic stop in South Miami and then broke into a home, authorities said. According to a South Miami police Detective Fernando Bosch, the suspect was a passenger inside a car that was stopped by an officer in the area of Southwest 59th Place and 68th Street for running a stop sign. The detective said the driver and the passenger, who is wanted in connection with several burglaries, fled from the car and the passenger ran into a nearby home. No one was inside the home at the time, Bosch confirmed. A K-9 unit was called to the scene and the suspect, identified as Damian Kelly, was taken into custody.

SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. – The Bougainvillea’s Old Florida Tavern in South Miami had been facing a threat of eviction as the bar’s lease ends on Nov. 30. But after a social media campaign, there was hope for the staple of the Miami-Dade County bar scene. A small wooden cottage at 7221 SW 58 Ave. has been the home of the quaint Bougie’s bar for about two decades. As the coronavirus pandemic hit South Florida in mid-March, the bar closed and reopened on Oct. 16 at limited capacity. We are grateful that the Bacardi family has opened their hearts & ears.”

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.

SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. – Officers are investigating how a pedestrian was killed on Friday night in South Miami. A driver traveling southbound on U.S. 1 when the impact killed the pedestrian near Southwest 63rd Street, police said. The driver waited for police officers to arrive. A yellow tarp covered the victim’s body for hours, as investigators questioned the driver and a passenger.

MIAMI Protesters in South Florida say they won't stop demanding change until they actually see it. Dozens of cyclists arrived in South Miami early Sunday to begin their ride, which will end at the Freedom Tower. The riders say they are on 'two wheels for one reason' which is the lives lost due to racial injustice. The ride started at SW 152nd Street and US-1 in south Miami-Dade County and continued to the Dadeland South Metrorail Station, where they boarded the Metrorail and began heading towards Downtown Miami. Protests continue across the United States following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.

CUTLER BAY, Fla. – A new drive-through coronavirus testing site at the South Dade Government Center has opened in Cutler Bay. The new site, which is located at the South Dade Government Center, is offering up to 300 appointments per day. The center is at 10710 SW 211 St. in Cutler Bay, making it an ideal location for those living in Homestead, Florida City and other South Miami areas. Another drive-thru testing site is expected to open soon at the site of the Youth Fair. Additional testing sites in Miami Dade County:46th & Collins, Miami Beach(305) 735-3909Amelia Earhart Park, Hialeah(305) 268-4319Marlins Park, Miami(305) 499-8767Charles Hadley Park, Miami(305) 960-5050

Climate change poses a threat to South Florida's way of life, including Miami's customary spot in the NFL's Super Bowl rotation. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)MIAMI, Fla. – The forecast for the Super Bowl in Miami is grim. That is already happening now,” said Albert Gomez, co-founder of the Miami Climate Alliance, a grassroots group focused on policy. The Miami Beach Convention Center (elevation 7 feet) is the site of this year's Super Bowl Experience interactive theme park. "We’re going to feel it before others.”But Gelber, a Democrat, is optimistic Miami Beach can continue to host Super Bowl events half a century from now.

It's the 80s and mysterious Yahweh Ben Yahweh is buying up hotels, opening schools and grocery stores, and cleaning up rundown apartments. Coded messagesPublicly at his "Temple of Love," Yahweh ben Yahweh teaches peace and morality. "Yahweh ben Yahweh used coded words," he says. Yahweh ben Yahweh was alleged to have been behind a firebombing attack at Alfonso Bonaby's Delray Beach home in 1986. Most likely, under the counsel of his attorney, Yahweh ben Yahweh calls a press conference.

SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. – The city of South Miami and immigrant advocates are suing Gov. Ron DeSantis over a new law that forces local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration officials. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday by lawyers with the Southern Poverty Law Center. It says the new law will erode trust in law enforcement and lead to racial profiling. The new law prohibits local governments from enacting polices that protect immigrants who are in the country illegally from deportation.

The city of South Miami and immigrant advocates are suing Gov. Ron DeSantis over a new law that forces local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration officials. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. - The city of South Miami and immigrant advocates are suing Gov. Ron DeSantis over a new law that forces local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration officials. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday by lawyers with the Southern Poverty Law Center. It says the new law will erode trust in law enforcement and lead to racial profiling. The new law prohibits local governments from enacting polices that protect immigrants who are in the country illegally from deportation.

The city of South Miami and immigrant advocates are suing Gov. Ron DeSantis over a new law that forces local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration officials. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. – A garbage truck collided with an SUV and then slammed into a recording studio owned by Gloria Estefan early Monday in South Miami, authorities said. The impact of the initial collision sent the SUV into a third vehicle, Camacho said. Paramedics transported two people who were riding in the garbage truck to Kendall Regional Medical Center. Camacho said the passenger of the truck jumped from vehicle before it hit the building, possibly saving that person's life. It serves as a recording studio for Estefan and her family.

SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. – Honeybee Doughnuts in South Miami made a special treat inspired on the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Karen Muirhead created the beehive elderflower and lemon doughnut inspired on the wedding cake for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Muirhead is known for her whimsical donuts with edible glitter and designs that include mermaids and unicorns. For more information about the bakery at 7388 Red Rd., call 786-773-2770, visit the bakery's site or follow them on Instagram. The bakery is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday.

SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. – One person was killed and four others were injured Wednesday in a crash at the intersection of Sunset Drive and U.S. 1 in South Miami, authorities said. One here, one there, one stuck in the car and they wanted to pull him out," business owner B. Amini said. The accident led South Miami police to close U.S. 1 in both directions from Sunset Place, south to the hospital. A gray convertible involved in the crash ended up in the southbound lanes and the other car jumped the curb near a grassy median. Authorities have not released the names of the person who died or the people who were injured.

SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. – South Miami police officers are hoping to reunite a lost dog with its owner. The male Malinois was found about 3 a.m. Wednesday at Brewer Park at 6300 SW 56th St. If the dog belongs to you or if you know who his owner is, please call the South Miami Police Department at 305-663-6301.

SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. – When it comes to saving energy, South Miami Mayor Philip Stoddard isn’t leaving a penny. His home runs completely on solar panels that even charge his electric car. The ordinance in South Miami requires that for every 1,000 square feet of roof area there be 175 square feet of solar panels. At first, the solar panels will have a cost even for homeowners who will be working on renovations that involved more than 75 percent of the home's total square footage. "I didn’t oppose solar, absolutely for solar but I’m for freedom of choice," Liebman said.

SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. – An off-duty South Miami police captain spotted a group of men trying to break into vehicles early Wednesday morning across the street from his home. The captain said he was sitting on his patio when he saw four men pull up to an apartment building near Southwest 58th Avenue and Southwest 74th Terrace. He said the group walked through the parking lot and checked for unlocked cars to target, a crime that investigators called "car hopping." The captain called to report the crime. Police found three of the men and took them into custody.

SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. – Two pedestrians were injured in a crash Friday near Sunset Place. "I stepped out of the car and there were two (men) on the ground there," George Uche, who was driving the BMW, told Local 10 News. The drivers weren't injured, but they gave conflicting accounts of what happened. A man who was driving the SUV said his tire blew out and he lost control. I hope they don't check his phone and see something that he shouldn't have been doing."