Matti Bower

Miami Beach Corruption Troubles Deepen With Apparent FBI Leak

Yesterday, Riptide reported on Rick Falls, a Miami Beach code enforcement officer who claims he was retaliated against for wearing a wire for the F.B.I. One thing that remains unclear, however, is how Falls's supervisors became aware of his involvement in the first place.The FBI was brought in to he ... More >>

Steve Berke, Ex-Miami Beach Mayoral Candidate, Drops "Pot Shop" Marijuana Rap

What you know about the science of marijuana? We've been asking policy makers the same thing for decades, tirelessly fighting for a little leniency from the long dick of the law and its perpetual screwing-over of non-violent, tax-paying, responsibly recreational pot smokers around the country. B ... More >>

Gays leave unfriendly South Beach for Fort Lauderdale

Miami Beach Mayoral Candidate Involved in Heated Fax Machine Standoff With Secret Service

​When you're a political underdog with just a few days before an election to drum up enough support and overcome odds to win, you might resort to some outlandish tactics. Some go on Saturday Night Live and make fun of themselves. Others pull out shameless attacks on their opponents. Miami Bea ... More >>

Game On

In Miami Beach, "introducing ethics reform" is really a sneaky way to take down your political rival.

The Dead Among Us

One week of living and dying in Miami-Dade.

Lots of Contention

Quik Park's Hank Sopher has made a quick buck from garages and vacant lots. Now politicians are wondering if he's selling the public short.

He Came, He Lunched, He Left

Felonious former Miami City Manager Cesar Odio has been spending his free time hanging around Miami Beach. And you want to know why?

Not for Sale ... Exactly

Mayoral hopeful Marty Shapiro bills himself as the anti-development candidate for Miami Beach. Problem is, he's not.

Queen of the Kingmakers

If you're a political candidate with big ideas and little cash, the first call you make is to Irene Secada

Terms of Enragement

You say Art Moderne, we say Art Deco. Let's call the whole thing off!