Coral Springs

Abused Kids Will Never Be Safe Until DCF Is Fixed

Uncle Luke, the man whose booty shaking madness made the U.S. Supreme Court stand up for free speech, gets as nasty as he wants to be for Miami New Times. This week, Luke speaks up for neglected, abused children. It's time to abolish or overhaul the Florida Department of Children and Families, the ... More >>

Becoming Billie

Tropical Storm Isaac: Hurricane Parties, Restaurant and Event Updates, Closings UPDATED

Tropical storm Isaac is barreling toward the Florida Keys and you only have to look outside your window to see that feeder bands are already affecting Miami-Dade. Before you head out to a store, restaurant, or bar we suggest calling them ahead of time to make sure they're open. Some events (especial ... More >>

MillionYoung's Grown-and-Sexy Chillwave Crashes Into The Vagabond Miami on April 13

​Who's feeling overdue for some grown-and-sexy chillwave romance? Wait no longer, lonely dance-floor hearts! 'Cause MillionYoung will be at The Vagabond for an intimate performance on Friday, April 13. This South Florida native is sure to help you shake it down with his under-the-radar hooks and ... More >>

"Junk Cars" Text Spams Miami Phones; One Man Fights Back

"Junk Cars" Text Spam Plagues Miami Cell Phones, But One Brave Local Fights Back

​If you have a Miami-area phone number, there's a good chance that in the past few months, you've received texts seeking "junk cars." The message is all uppercase in both English and Spanish and promises $400 to $450 for your clunker. "It irritates the hell out of me," says a loyal reader we'll ca ... More >>

Rick Santorum Invites Ex-Yahweh Member Michael The Black Man To Open Rally (Video)

via You TubeMichael the Black Man rallies for Santorum on Sunday.​After stinging losses in New Hampshire and South Carolina, Rick Santorum came to Florida this weekend hoping to reboot his push toward the White House. But the ex-senator may want to vette his opening acts a bit better: At a Coral S ... More >>

Smashburger to Bring "A Burger With Soul" to Miami

​Our city is certainly not short on burger joints, but that doesn't stop new concepts from popping up all the time. The most recent to announce its arrival is Smashburger, promising fresh, "smashed-to-order" burgers along with handspun Häagen-Daz shakes and an array of local craft bottled beers a ... More >>

Iron Maiden at BankAtlantic Center April 16

Bieyanka Moore's "Underage" Porn Co-Starred a Gentleman Named Commando, May Have Been Shot in Kimbo Slice's House

Zuma Wire West/Newscom​The hardcore porn starring Bieyanka Moore-- who was actually a 15-year-old runaway, according to a lawsuit filed by her mother-- was distributed by RK Netmedia, owner of RealityKings.com. But according to the mother's attorney, Mark A. Glasssman, it was produced by LLL Adver ... More >>

Nacho Mama's Mexican Grill: Tonight's Featured Food Truck

​The upside of the staggering economy is that, thanks to desperation, many of us have been able to (or have been forced to, whatever) transform former hobbies into actual moneymakers (see Etsy.com).Ted Baturin, a financial planner, and Nick Diamond, a real estate developer, both found themselves o ... More >>

Patty Place Serves Real Jamaican Fire

"Moppy" Daly (center) with his in-laws.​Who was the first to make an ackee & saltfish loaf? According to Michael "Moppy" Daly, he was. And he did it at The Patty Place, his shop in Miami Gardens. In 2008, the place won our Best Jamaican Patty award. But that's not all you'll find there.Moppy s ... More >>

Miami-Dade Plummets in "Most Dangerous Cities" Rankings

​Miami-Dade County and most of its cities have dropped in the rankings on CQ Press's "Most Dangerous Cities" list, which is considerably good news. Last year, Miami-Dade was ranked the fourth most dangerous metro area in America. This year, it's only number 16, and no it's not just because ot ... More >>

Archdiocese of Miami Sued Over Alleged Sexual Abuse by Coral Springs Music Teacher

Michael MillerArchbishop of Miami Thomas Wenski gives a press conference after a recent trip to Cuba​The Archdiocese of Miami is getting hit with yet another lawsuit claiming sexual abuse by an employee of the Church.A lawsuit filed this morning in Miami-Dade Circuit Court alleges that Miguel Cala ... More >>

Last Night: Paramore, Tegan & Sara, and New Found Glory at Bayfront Park

Tegan & Sara​2010 Honda Civic Tour presents: ​Paramore, Tegan & Sara, New Found Glory, KadawathaSaturday, September 4, 2010Bayfront Park AmphitheaterBetter than: (I'm making a prediction here, but) the upcoming 2010 MTV Video Music Awards on September 12th. The ReviewSo it's ap ... More >>

Concert Review: Saves the Day and New Found Glory at Revolution, February 9

Photo by Matt GraysonNew Found Glory​Fireworks, hellogoodbye, Saves the Day, and New Found GloryRevolution, Fort LauderdaleTuesday, February 9, 2010Better Than: Being forced to actually eat sardines, while packed like them?The Review:If last night's New Found Glory show at Revolution -- its second ... More >>

Letters from the issue of December 31, 2009

Whole Foods Hosts a Flood of South Florida Chefs for Demos Across the State

Via wikimedia commonsCooking demos to flood Whole Foods Florida.​Have you ever messed up cooking ramen noodles? If you answered yes, like we did, you could probably use some professional help of the cooking variety.Give thanks for South Florida's bounty of highly touted, greatly revered, very expe ... More >>

South Florida chillwave artist Millionyoung plays during Art Basel week

Fusik Brings Back the Funk

Veteran local b-boys revive old-school rhythms.

The Postmarks: Twice Is Nice

With retro cool, the band's sophomore album swift-kicks the slump cliché.

South Florida Karaoke King Armando Saenz

Here's a brand new upload from Armando Saenz's KaraokeKing youtube channel. This dude is hilarious. Click here for his website, and here goes info on all his weekly live appearances and how to book him for your next party....

Jim Jonsin Is on Top of Hip-Hop

The South Florida native is the new producer king.

Jacob's Ladder Makes an Upward Climb

Miami Beach indie trio sets out on its second national tour in two months.

Check Out one of Jim Jonsin's Latest Productions, "Sweet Dreams" by Beyonce

photo by Aaron BristolJim JonsinThis week's New Times includes a feature on Jim Jonsin, the Coral Springs resident who's quickly become a super-producer and is blowing up the hip-hop and pop charts. (You've doubtless heard one of his recent hits, any number of synth-driven tracks like Soulja Boy's " ... More >>

Iron Maiden Documentary Flight 666 Screens in Coral Springs Tonight; Q&A With Nicko McBrain!

If you missed out on Iron Maiden's recent triumphant show at the BankAtlantic Center -- the band's first in the area in 13 years -- well, you know what we're going to tell you. (Click here to read New Times' review of the show, and click here to view a photo slideshow). Still, if you thirst for a ... More >>

Miami-Dade: 7th Most Dangerous Metro Area

Miami Gardens has the 13th highest level of crime, according to CQ Press' just released rankings, higher than any other city in Florida. Orlando comes in at 18th, and Miami comes in at 30. Miami Beach sits at 50, just three spots behind West Palm Beach. The city with the lowest crime rates in the ar ... More >>

Letters from the Issue of October 16, 2008

"I was thinking about letting my daughter enroll at Barry University but have changed my mind big time."

Anthony's Is Busting Out All Over

Butta Verses Drops Gems at The Vagabond

The smooth MC celebrates his album-release party.

Vans Warped Tour Hits Miami

Our must-see picks for this year's edition.

Warped Weekend

Our suggestions for navigating the 13th installment of the Vans Warped Tour

Peace of the Gables

These guys just don’t like war. What’s wrong with them?

Banned in Tampa

Forever Missing

For more than two decades Donna Weaver has been trying to solve the mystery of her husband's disappearance, but the U.S. government insists it's a secret

Tales of Teele: Sleaze Stories

Male prostitutes and multiple mistresses, drug money in Gucci shopping bags, bribery and extortion conspiracies. And you thought you'd heard it all about Art Teele.

Night&Day

Craic Heads

Punkland

What's worth seeing at the tenth-anniversary Vans Warped tour? Here are a few suggestions

Different Slides for Older Guys

Brooooce! -- and the year in pop music

Full Spectrum

Jazz pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba takes Cuban music deep

Fancy Those Flamingos

The birds don hats, bikinis, sneakers and stand as art in public spaces

Days of Wine and More Wine

By the glass, vino is the drink of choice

New York's Shout! DJs Come Back Home

Retro rock won't f-f-f-fade away

Shallow Grave

Letters

Forbidden Fruit Cocktail

Starstruck!

Program Notes

Bewdie and the Feast