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Tamper Tantrum
Taped conversations helped convict George Gandelman of money laundering. Now the Miamian tries an unusual appeal: Don't believe everything you hear.
By Stan Yarbro
Lord of the Gadflies
In 1991 Keith Wilson became the only man to have a false-arrest complaint upheld by the county's Independent Review Panel. He just made history again.
The $145,000 Question
What has Roger Rojas built in the back yard of his house in Morningside, and why can't the city seem to find out?
Animal Thwackers
Some Metrozoo volunteers say that visitors are pelting the residents with rocks and other objects -- and that the zoo's administration doesn't seem to care
Getting to Know the Major
To Panama's incarcerated Maximum Leader, he is a link to the outside world. But who exactly is Rudolfo Castrell?
Hugh Had to Be There
He's inexperienced. He's hefty. He's the First Brother-in-Law. And he's coming soon to a ballot near you.
Old Jokes for Old Folks
For the comics who play South Florida's condo circuit, knockin' 'em dead is a disturbingly distinct possibility
Feud for Thought
Mike is a DUI attorney with a nose for legal loopholes. Alan is a crusading cop with a jones for drunk drivers. Vendetta, anyone?
Crepe Shoot
When Christopher Hoffman took a flyer on a tasty little vening venture, he knew it would be tough. But he never dreamed it would turn out like this.
Nirvana Does Havana
Broadcasting cutting-edge bands via shortwave, Victor Garcia-Rivera sends Cuba a piece of the rock
Weiner Takes All
Want to make a little easy money? Whatever you do, don't go into business hawking hot dogs on the street. It's a jungle out there.
Motor Mouths
With the growing popularity of car security systems that can talk, it might be time to consider a new kind of emissions control
The Great Lesbian Club Wars
Ugly accusations. Cutthroat business dealings. Verbal assaults and handguns. South Florida's lesbian nightlife is beginning to look more and more like a combat zone.
Stubbed Tow
When Metro cops have your car towed away, at least one person might be smiling. And his name might be Johnny Johnny Dollar.
Queen of the Centerfold
Bunny Yeager was a Miami model -- and an innovative pioneer who conquered the male-dominated world of cheesecake photography in the Fifties
Eloy Gutierrez Menoyo, founder of Cambio Cubano, confronts a force as powerful as Castro: The exiles who condemn his moderate views
The House That Curtiss Built
A unique mansion built by an aviation legend sits in disrepair. Miami Springs officials sit scratching their heads. The wrecking ball sits nearby.
The Conner Conspiracy
He was an aviation classic: independent, stubborn, savvy. And he was convinced powerful forces were out to ruin him. Did that include government informants and federal agents? Gus Conner will never know.
Sunday in the Park With AT&T
The corporate giant's sponsorship of Bayfront Amphitheater is great A if you're the type that likes a little brand name with your band name
Feel a Whole Lot Debtor
A business relationship is a beautiful thing A until it turns ugly. Just ask County Commissioner Art Teele.
No Deposit, Big Return
The City of Miami is doing battle with a ragtag bunch of parking meter scam artists. And the City of Miami appears to be losing.
Home Is Where the Hut Is
You can rent a pavilion at South Pointe Park for a picnic -- or you can live in one for free