Michael Gongora

Green Dreamin' on Miami Beach

Mount Sinai Mired and Sinking

A doctor takes aim at the hospital’s CEO and foundation.

Alex Daoud’s Election Day

Forget the runoff between Matti and Simon. Mayor Alex is the man.

Miami Beach Election Results: Incumbents Win, Open Seats Heading for Runoffs

The most heated races on Miami Beach will head to runoffs later this month, but Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Commissioner Jerry Libbin win easy re-election.Former Commissioner Michael Gongora will head to a run-off in his bid to return to government, but against who is still unclear. Miami Bea ... More >>

Miami Beach Commission Race Heading to Recount

Riptide is more laughing at these flyers, then with them. They're pretty ridiculous. ​This we know for sure: Michael Gongora's name will be on the ballot for the Miami Beach  runoff election for the Group III Commission seat on Nov 17th. His opponent isn't quite clear. In the three way e ... More >>

News Roundup

The teen charged with the stabbing at Coral Gables high has confessed, but he didn't even know his victim's name, and the fight was provoked by a 'bad face.' [CBS4]A bicyclist in South West Dade was killed in a hit and run. [Herald]Tonight, MTV's 'The City' comes to Miami. We've never seen an episod ... More >>

Why Are Miami Beach Taxpayers Spending $5 Million on Wi-Fi that Doesn't Work?

The announcement came in October with much ado and a "wire cutting" outside Miami Beach City Hall.Image via Flickr / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0The free wi-fi works great here on Lincoln Road, but good luck logging in at your condo.​"We are the first in the country to have a free citywide hotspot," City Manag ... More >>

Miami Beach spending $5 million for spotty Wi-Fi

The announcement came in October with much ado and a "wire cutting" outside Miami Beach City Hall.Image via Flickr / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0The free wi-fi works great here on Lincoln Road, but good luck logging in at your condo.​"We are the first in the country to have a free citywide hotspot," City Manag ... More >>

The Forge Unveils Its New Façade

Photo by Jacquelynn D. PowersShareef Malnik and Michael Gongora at The Forge's unveiling. ​Last night, The Forge officially announced their opening with a low-key, streetside event with friends, media and City of Miami Beach officials in attendance. Forge owner Shareef Malnik was presented with a ... More >>

Openly Gay Jesse Walters Wins Miami Shores Council Seat After Slurs Deface His Campaign Signs

​Jesse Walters has joined the small but growing ranks of openly gay elected officeholders in Miami-Dade. Walters edged out incumbent Prospero G. Herrera II in yesterday's election and joins the likes of North Miami councilman Scott Galvin and Miami Beach Commissioner Michael Gongora as an openly g ... More >>

Miami Beach To Fire Police In Gay Harassment Case; Charges Pending to ATV Cops?

​Two Miami Beach cops accused of assaulting a gay tourist in Flamingo Park are getting pink slips -- even though prosecutors declined to file charges against them. Officers Elliut Hazzi and Frankly Forte are set to be fired, Commissioner Michael Gongora announced on his Twitter feed this afternoon ... More >>

Get Your Free Beach Towing VIP Decal Right Here

Become a member of Beach Towing's VIP list!​If you've ever had your car hitched by Beach Towing, this one's for you. For years, Banana Republican heard rumors that the notoriously treacherous company handed out special windshield decals to "very important people" that entitled these fine, upstandi ... More >>

Get your free Beach Towing VIP decal here!

Become a member of Beach Towing's VIP list!​If you've ever had your car hitched by Beach Towing, this one's for you. For years, Banana Republican heard rumors that the notoriously treacherous company handed out special windshield decals to "very important people" that entitled these fine, upstandi ... More >>