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    May 21, 2012

    David Raymond, Homeless Trust Director, Retires Amidst Bid-Rigging Lawsuit

    The longtime executive director of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust is set to retire, ending his term atop the agency amidst an ongoing lawsuit accusing him of bid-rigging.David Raymond, who has led the homeless group for a decade, improperly helped steer a $15 million contract to build a 300-bed homel ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 20, 2012

    Artificial Reef Catastrophe to Become Art Exhibit: Four Tons of Ocean Tires Headed to Wynwood

    ​In 1972, a nonprofit group came up with a brilliant idea: Create a three-mile-long artificial reef off the South Florida coast using 2 million old tires. Goodyear donated the rubber, Broward County forked over the funds, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed off. The plan quickly went to he ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 9, 2012

    Miami's First Rum Distillery Release Party February 9 at Cardozo Hotel

    ​Miami's first rum distillery recently opened in Wynwood, but the name of the rum hasn't been released yet.Considering the proximity of the Caribbean culture and its influence on South Florida, it's about time the Magic City got a distillery. The place is aptly named Destilería Canéca.Matt Malon ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2011

    Vanessa Brito Sued For Defamation By Seijas Supporter Who Took 'Miami Voice' Name

    Vanessa Brito says she has the right to protect her committee's name.Anyone who followed the recall movement versus former Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natacha Seijas knows the group that sought her ouster calls itself Miami Voice and is chaired by activist Vanessa Brito. Miami Lakes dentist David ... More >>

  • News

    November 24, 2011

    Udonis Haslem: Standing Tall for the Kids

    Vanessa Brito says she has the right to protect her committee's name.Anyone who followed the recall movement versus former Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natacha Seijas knows the group that sought her ouster calls itself Miami Voice and is chaired by activist Vanessa Brito. Miami Lakes dentist David ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 15, 2011

    Shall We Earthdance?

    Vanessa Brito says she has the right to protect her committee's name.Anyone who followed the recall movement versus former Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natacha Seijas knows the group that sought her ouster calls itself Miami Voice and is chaired by activist Vanessa Brito. Miami Lakes dentist David ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2011

    Lights Out Miami at City Hall on August 24

    Photo by Laine Doss​Miamians are no strangers to dining in the dark. Massive hurricanes and thunderstorms leave us living like cavemen for days on end.With Lights Out Miami, you can experience dining in the dark the right way. The sense-ational meal puts diners in the hot seat, taking away their e ... More >>

  • News

    June 30, 2011

    Miami porn companies create charities for children

    Photo by Laine Doss​Miamians are no strangers to dining in the dark. Massive hurricanes and thunderstorms leave us living like cavemen for days on end.With Lights Out Miami, you can experience dining in the dark the right way. The sense-ational meal puts diners in the hot seat, taking away their e ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2011

    Vote Yes On Question #56 And Fight Public Corruption

    Norman Braman's advice to voters notwithstanding, there is a measure on the ballot that deserves a resoundingly emphatic YES! And that is the question asking voters to make the Miami-Dade Inspector General's office a permenant part of the county's home rule charter -- in effect our local constitutio ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 13, 2011

    Miami City Food Tours Aim To Help Art Deco District

    via Miami Beach Preservation League Historic buildings in the Art Deco District of South Beach​The Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL), a non-profit organization that preserves and promotes the Miami Beach Art Deco District, will soon offer the Miami City Food Tour. It's organized by Mi ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 28, 2011

    Love and Other Drugs

    via Miami Beach Preservation League Historic buildings in the Art Deco District of South Beach​The Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL), a non-profit organization that preserves and promotes the Miami Beach Art Deco District, will soon offer the Miami City Food Tour. It's organized by Mi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2011

    Miami Seaquarium Food Truck Rally Serves Fish Tacos

    Lolita The Killer Whale​Flipper is dead. Actually, the six dolphins who played him are. But that hasn't stopped Miami Seaquarium from planning the Flipper's Truck Stop food truck rally for this Sunday, March 27. A dozen trucks are scheduled to be there, including seafood-centric Fish Box and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2011

    A Natacha Seijas Supporter Snatches Name of Recall Committee

    Courtesy Eye on MiamiDavid Bennett and Stephen Cody shortly after a court hearing on Natacha Seijas' recall.​A Miami Lakes resident who supports Natacha Seijas has hijacked Miami Voice's identity. On February 18, Dr. David Bennett, along with another Miami Lakes resident, incorporated a non-profit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2010

    Happy Recycle Day 2010

    US Army ​We bet a five-cent aluminum can refund that you didn't know it was national Recycling Day. Sure, this green-friendly holiday isn't as popular as other made-up ones like Valentine's Day or Halloween, and Google isn't commemorating the day with a doodle, but "recycles" is trending on Twitte ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2010

    Expanding Mex: Salsa Fiesta Plans #2, Lime Fresh Grill Celebrates #7

    Salsa Fiesta's salsa sampler​It's been just one year since Salsa Fiesta, opened its doors, but Cesar Olivo, CEO, chef, and founder, is ready for store number two in Pembroke Pines. The new 80-seat space will be located in Cobblestone Plaza (itself new) at 14914 Pines Blvd. Opening is set for aroun ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2010

    World Festival Miami at The Palms: Tickets Now on Sale

    Courtesy of thepalmshotel.comExecutive Chef Frank Jeannetti​On November 1 at 7:30 p.m., The Palms Hotel & Spa and executive chef Frank Jeannetti will host the 1st Annual World Festival Miami. Thirteen local and celebrity chefs, including Michelle Bernstein, John Critchley, Samuel Gorenstein, D ... More >>

  • Music

    February 18, 2010

    Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile plays Culture Room and Cayamo Cruise

    Courtesy of thepalmshotel.comExecutive Chef Frank Jeannetti​On November 1 at 7:30 p.m., The Palms Hotel & Spa and executive chef Frank Jeannetti will host the 1st Annual World Festival Miami. Thirteen local and celebrity chefs, including Michelle Bernstein, John Critchley, Samuel Gorenstein, D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2010

    Silicon Beach: Crisis Camp Miami Geeks Brainstorm for Haiti Earthquake Relief

    Photo by Alex de CarvalhoGreat turnout at Crisis Camp Miami.​Crisis Camp Miami for Haiti, which Silicon Beach previewed in a post here, took place last Saturday at The Miami Herald building. Nearly 100 techies, journalists and other volunteers showed up, split up into groups and brainstormed ways ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2009

    Ex-Judge Points a Finger at the State Attorney's Office in His Corruption Trial

    If ever the Miami State Attorney's Office has prosecuted a lose-lose case, the ongoing trial of former judge Phil Davis is it. Getting a conviction might just make the prosecutor's office look negligent in its past dealings with the alleged fraud organizer.​If Davis' sname sounds familiar, it's be ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 27, 2009

    Get on the Good Foot

    If ever the Miami State Attorney's Office has prosecuted a lose-lose case, the ongoing trial of former judge Phil Davis is it. Getting a conviction might just make the prosecutor's office look negligent in its past dealings with the alleged fraud organizer.​If Davis' sname sounds familiar, it's be ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 24, 2009

    Bad Homework at the Miami Beach PAL: Would You Tell Your Grandson to Lie For a Few Lousy Bucks?

    Lumilon.com via Flickr CC​Just a few weeks ago, at a county school board meeting, Bernie Winer -- a consultant for the Miami Beach Police Athletic League -- received a standing ovation. A month before that, Miami Beach city commissioners handed him an award. But Riptide has uncovered a PAL e ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 20, 2009

    SoBe Institute Offers an Actual Job in the Arts

    WikicommonsAnd God said, "Let there be light in Dade County for at least one struggling young intellectual!"​No, this is not a joke, and you're not reading The Onion. There is actually a cultural non-profit in Miami who is looking for applicants for a full-time position. If I had professional-grad ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 7, 2009

    Go Get Wet, Girl

    WikicommonsAnd God said, "Let there be light in Dade County for at least one struggling young intellectual!"​No, this is not a joke, and you're not reading The Onion. There is actually a cultural non-profit in Miami who is looking for applicants for a full-time position. If I had professional-grad ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 5, 2009

    Best Buddies Like Change Too

    And they’re serving it up as a Movable Feast

  • Calendar

    November 6, 2008

    Reach Out and Touch

    Put your Hands On Miami and give back to the community.

  • Calendar

    August 30, 2007

    We Got Your Local Talent Right Here

    Put your Hands On Miami and give back to the community.

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    May 10, 2007

    Eye-Opening Flicks

    Put your Hands On Miami and give back to the community.

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    December 7, 2006

    It’s a Wonderful Dog’s Life

    Put your Hands On Miami and give back to the community.

  • News

    January 8, 2004

    The Continuing Adventures of Martin Siskind

    In which the clever con artist nearly reels in a million-dollar bonanza

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