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2011 Stories by Michael E. Miller

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  FEATURED STORY

  Does Bouygues, Contractor on the $1 Billion Port of Miami Tunnel, Have a $1 Million Yachtr

  published Mar 23, 2011

  These are dangerous times for the conspicuously wealthy. Overtaxed voters just threw out BMW-driving county mayor Carlos Alvarez. The outrage over George Burgess's $500,000 severance package is still ... More >>

• Raul Galindo, King of the Cuban Sandwich, Lost His Fortune. Now He Wants It Back

  published Mar 22, 2011

  Long before LeBron James and his talents arrived on the scene, Miami already had a king: Raul Galindo, el rey de los sandwiches cubanos.For over 30 years, Galindo and his most famous restaurant -- Lat... More >>

• Raul Galindo, former king of the Cuban sandwich, wants his throne back

  published March 24, 2011

  Raul Galindo, former king of the Cuban sandwich, wants his throne back More >>

• Chris Bosh Elle Interview Confirms He's Too Nice to Be Awesome at Sports

  published Mar 18, 2011

  As the Miami Heat have struggled this season, critics have repeatedly pointed their fingers at the team's new $100 million big man, Chris Bosh, for playing soft. The 6'11" forward has struggled to ass... More >>

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  Supermoon Rising: This Week's Five Signs of the Apocalypse

  published Mar 18, 2011

  In ancient Greek, apocalypse translates as "a revelation." So what could possibly be more apocalyptic than the giant freaking orange moon due to pop up tomorrow nightr After all, it's the biggest and ... More >>

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  Playboy Playmate Francesca Frigo Helps Unveil New Miami Beach Bike Share

  published Mar 15, 2011

  If this were any other city in the world, the sight of a Playboy Playmate in six-inch stilettos and skintight jeans wobbling down the street on a beach cruiser would be an odd way of unveiling a new b... More >>

• Rollins College students spend spring break doing hard labor in Miami

  published March 17, 2011

  Rollins College students spend spring break doing hard labor in Miami More >>

• Worst Spring Break Everr Rollins College Students Spend Week Working As Immigrants

  published Mar 14, 2011

  The words spring break in Miami conjure up images of beach parties, bikini-clad butt cheeks, and beer-drenched undergrads doing the dirty in Ocean Drive hotel stairwells. We've all been there, and we ... More >>

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  Five Reasons The New Miami Beach Bike Share Kind of Sucks

  published Mar 11, 2011

  Just about everyone with a cerebral cortex agrees the planet is getting warmer, and we driver assholes are the ones to blame. So it's hard to hate on efforts that encourages us to ditch our gas-guzzle... More >>

• Shock Nightclub Now Under Investigation, According to Miami Beach Police

  published Mar 09, 2011

  Shock nightclub in South Beach might be a chaotic vortex of revolving promoters, investors, and name changes, but it finally looks like that cycle might be grinding to a halt.Miami Beach Police now sa... More >>

• Stock Island granny says her Burger King boss treated her like a slave

  published March 10, 2011

  Stock Island granny says her Burger King boss treated her like a slave More >>

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  COVER STORY

  Miami waiter Eddie Santana is a restaurant rebel

  published March 10, 2011

  Miami waiter Eddie Santana is a restaurant rebel More >>

• Key West Grannie Says Burger King Boss Treated Her Like a Slave

  published Mar 07, 2011

  Like most Miamians, Riptide has a love-hate relationship with Burger King. We enjoy a sloppy, instantly-prepared stack of calories as much as the next guy, and feel a vague sense of pride for the Miam... More >>

• Shock Nightclub: What The Hell Is Going On At 1437 Washington Avenuer

  published Mar 04, 2011

  South Beach clubs change their names more often than a Biscayne Boulevard streetwalker. Mysterious new owners, over-hyped openings, and -- when bills come due -- unannounced closings are routine. Add ... More >>

• Miami Hurricanes' DeMarcus Van Dyke Runs Fastest 40-Yard Dash at NFL Combine

  published Mar 02, 2011

  Miami, you may be trophy-less, but you've still got the goods.That's the news out of this year's NFL combine, where Hurricanes cornerback DeMarcus Van Dyke ran the 40-yard dash in an absurdly fast 4.2... More >>

• Lat Am Round-Up: Leaders Play Game of Libyan Hot Potato

  published Mar 01, 2011

  What do Hugo Chavez, Daniel Ortega, and Fidel Castro have in commonr Berets, cigars, military fatigues, state-controlled economies... Errr... scratch that. This could take too long.Anyway, all three L... More >>

• Shock Nightclub's Julien Manival Sending Threatening Texts to Artist Over Pay Dispute

  published Feb 25, 2011

  Last week, Riptide reported the dirty details of how Shock nightclub founder Julien Manival fled to France without settling his debts. Among those he stiffed was local artist Victor-Hugo Vaca Jr.Since... More >>

• Did SoBe Wine & Food Festival creator steal the idea?

  published February 24, 2011

  Lee Brian Schrager is the undisputed king of Miami cuisine. This Thursday, 50,000 people will flock to the tenth anniversary of his South Beach... More >>

• Top 5 Miami Sports Choking Acts of All Time

  published Feb 22, 2011

  Last Friday, FIU shortstop Garrett Wittels stepped up to bat with a near record 56-game hitting streak on the line against Southeastern Louisiana. He whiffed, ending the game 0-4.It was a painful chok... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Lee Schrager Lying About Origin of South Beach Wine & Food Festival, Claims Ex-Boss

  published Feb 21, 2011

  Starting this Thursday, 50,000 foodies will sniff, gargle, and chomp their way from one giant white tent to another for the 10th anniversary of the Food Network's South Beach Wine & Food Festival.... More >>

• FIU's Garrett Wittels Takes Swing at Extending Hit Streak Tonight, Despite Controversy

  published Feb 18, 2011

  The last time Garrett Wittels swung his bat in an NCAA game, he went 3 for 5 with two RBI. It was his 56th straight game with at least one hit, two shy of Robin Ventura's all-time college record.Witte... More >>

• Top Ten Sports Cheaters of All Time: From Steroid-Pumpers to Ball-Grabbers

  published Feb 18, 2011

  For more than a week, Riptide has brought you the shady plays that have turned Krop High School into a basketball powerhouse: recruiting players, inventing addresses, changing official records, and --... More >>

• Muslim Brotherhood Has Nazi Roots, Argues Florida Author John Loftus

  published Feb 16, 2011

  John Loftus knows him some Nazis.The former Department of Justice prosecutor and St. Petersburg native has made a career out of revealing what he says is the US government's deepest, darkest secret: h... More >>

• Shock nightclub's owner skips town without paying his bill

  published February 17, 2011

  Shock nightclub was supposed to be a little slice of southern France on extremely un-Gallic Washington Avenue in South Beach. Montpellier-born... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Shock Nightclub Founder Julien Manival Skipped Town Without Paying His Tab

  published Feb 14, 2011

  When Shock nightclub opened on South Beach last November, visitors were treated to quite a show: women in can-can costumes brought customers flaming drinks. Leggy models reclined on kinky red leather ... More >>