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Charlie Crist Is Dick Armey's #1 "Enemy of Liberty"

​Tough day for Charlie Crist, ain't it? First he lost his lead in the Republican Senate primary, and now it's come to light that he is the Tea Party movement's number one "Enemy of Liberty." Dick Armey's FreedomWorks PAC, which is tighter with the Tea Party movement  (coinciden ... More >>

Balans has good food, cocktails, and ambiance but lacks character

Sneak Review: Balans

A teeny sneak preview of the New Times restaurant review for next week. Eating at Balans is like buying clothes at The GAP. It's like reading a novel by John Grisham. It's like being a Blue Dog Democrat. In a word: Meh.Balans 901 S. Miami Ave. 305-534-9191.