Miami Book Fair authors explore Miami’s evolution as a foodie town | Miami Herald
Those of us who have discovered South Florida’s magic often forget that this is a place with roots and history.We forget that, before it was known for its architecture, Latin beat and edgy melting-pot cuisine, this was a place where pioneers struggled, fortunes were made and immigrants dreamed.Three new books that will be spotlighted Nov. 15-22 at theMiami Book Fair Internationaltake a look back, so I read them looking for perspective on how we evolved to be such a foodie town.When I came to Mia..>> view originalMiami Heat trades Mario Chalmers, James Ennis; Gerald Green suspended two games | Miami Herald
The Miami Heat have agreed to trade guard Mario Chalmers to the Memphis Grizzlies.Hector Gabinohgabino@elnuevoherald.comChris Bosh of the Miami Heat reacts after hitting a three-pointer during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015.David Santiagodsantiago@elnuevoherald.comDwyane Wade, center, of the Miami Heat huddles with teammates during the introduction ceremony before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at AmericanAirl..>> view originalLegislature asks Florida Supreme Court to pick a different...
The three-year battle over Florida’s congressional boundaries moved to the state’s highest court Tuesday where lawyers for the Legislature tried to get a trial court map declared unconstitutional but instead found themselves defending the way lawmakers handled two Hispanic districts in Miami-Dade County.Supreme Court Justice Barbara Pariente, who authored the landmark ruling in July that invalidated Florida’s 27 congressional districts, grilled the attorney for the Florida House for “jumping ove..>> view originalGOP divide on immigration grows, threatening election prospects
The already-bitter divide between Republican presidential candidates over immigration is deepening, a struggle that’s going to keep the party in turmoil well into 2016 – and jeopardize its chances of winning the White House next year.The clash over how to deal with immigrants in the country illegally sparkedthe ugliest exchanges of Tuesday’s debate,as the two sides showed little taste for even a hint of compromise. They may show agreement on the basic outlines of other core conservative issues, ..>> view originalThe Ten Saddest Moments in Miami Music History | Miami New Times
The day the music stopped at Tobacco Road.Photo by Alex MarkowIn life, there are ups and downs. So when we posteda list of the 15 greatest moments in Miami music historyback in September, it got us thinking about the darker times.And Miami has seen plenty of those.Not to imply that any one death is somehow sadder than another, but there are certain tragedies that stick out in our mind over the years. Some were inevitable, and some blindsided us in ways we never expected; some involved locals, an..>> view originalWatcher on the shore: Coast Guard veteran recalls wartime service...
When she saw the girl in the crisp Navy whites, Clara Green knew that was the life for her.The 20-year-old coal miner’s daughter from western Pennsylvania marched into the recruiting office to sign up. It was early 1945, and helping her country wage World War II seemed immeasurably better than lifeguarding at the local pool.The Navy spots were all filled, but the Coast Guard was happy to accept an enthusiastic recruit. The only thing standing in Green’s way was her age. She was only a few months..>> view originalWorkers rally in downtown Miami for $15 minimum wage | Miami Herald
They pour your coffee, count your change and park your car — but Miami’s low-paid workers say they aren’t making enough money to support themselves and their families.About 200 peopled gathered outside County Hall in downtown Miami Tuesday night as part of a national day of action calling for politicians to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour.Workers from the fast-food, healthcare, airport and childcare industries joined in. Similar events took place throughout the day in Fort Lauderdale, Wes..>> view originalVideo Shows Aftermath of Fatal Fiery Wreck in Miami | NBC 6 South Florida
The brother and sister of Javier Munoz, the man killed in a fiery wreck in Miami while riding his bicycle, speak out. (Published Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015) Video obtained Tuesday shows the aftermath of thefiery crash in Miamithat killed a cyclist and a man behind the wheel of a stolen car. Miami Police say the driver smashed into a cyclist at the intersection of Northwest 54th Street and 12th Avenue Monday night and dragged the cyclist for another block or so. Then the driver lost cont..>> view originalIf UM's Next Coach Can't Keep Miami High-School Talent, the Program Is Doomed | Miami New Times
Ask ten Hurricanes fans today whom they think should be the next head coach to replace Al Golden, and you'll probably get ten different answers. The leader in public opinion is probably former coach Butch Davis, whether for nostalgic reasons or because fans really believe he's the man to bring the program back to prominence. Others lean toward former FIU coach Mario Cristobal because he was a UM player and has a proven track record of recruiting in Miami.For the majority of fans who haven't made..>> view originalThe 12 Best Things to Do in Miami This Week | Miami New Times
Movie & Munchies: See Wednesday.Photo by Jorge Martinez / Courtesy of SEEDThursday, November 12Drinking is great, but petty chitchat can be a bore. Some of us would like to have a conversation of substance with our brew, and for those people, there'sNerd Nite. The national program brings great minds from across the nation together in local bars for an evening of drinks and enlightenment. Speakers are invited to give presentations, and intelligent discourse follows. Think of it as TED talks t..>> view original
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