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Chris Bosh Says He’s Lucky to Be Alive

Basketball isn’t a life or death situation at the end of the day, but it almost was for Heat star Chris Bosh. The big man revealed that he’s “lucky to be alive” after playing through symptoms that turned out to be the result of blood clots in his lungs that...
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Golden Fig Starts Lunch Service Next Week

Golden Fig might have opened in the former OTC space by OTC's former restaurateur Michael Sullivan, but it quickly held its own, thanks to executive chef Tomas Prado, who gave the restaurant its own unique identity by serving fresh from the farm, Florida-inspired fare.  Prado, whose resumé includes heavy hitters...
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After Arrest, Rick Ross Comes Back Strong With New Track “Foreclosures”

It's been a little over two months since Rick Ross was arrested for kidnapping, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery in Fayette County, Georgia.  Ross, after posting a $2 million bail, is walking free now (with a GPS ankle monitor), awaiting his trial. Testimony hasn't begun yet, so specific details are scarce but...
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Here’s a Map of What Florida’s New Congressional Districts Could Look Like

After the state Supreme Court threw out Florida's congressional districts as unconstitutional and politically motivated, the state legislature will assemble for its  second special session of the year next Monday to redraw fairer district. House Speaker Steve Crisafulli  and Senate President Andy Gardiner, both Republicans, instructed staff to draw up a...
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Dogfish Head’s Choc Lobster Debuts at World of Beer

Normally, getting Dogfish Head's one-of-a-kind Choc Lobster would require a few days off, a plane ticket to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, and a visit to their speciality brewpub. But now, the rare brew that's only been available in house at Dogfish Head, will make its debut in selected World of Beer...
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Miami’s Median Wage Is Staggeringly Low

A new push for higher minimum wages is sweeping across America, with New York City on the path toward joining Seattle and San Francisco with a $15 per hour standard. Last month, dozens of workers in Miami marched to demand that South Florida do the same.   But even among...
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Richard Hales’ Centro Taco Serving on July 23

It's a balmy Miami afternoon and Centro Taco is a beehive of activity. Inside the new restaurant, staff are working frenetically on finishing touches. Some are learning menu items, while others are putting the finishing touches on decor.  The sense of urgency — and camaraderie — is palpable. Richard Hales is...
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Tongue & Cheek’s Maxwell Parise Creates New Cocktail Menu

Though chef Jamie DeRosa is busy working away to open Izzy's Fish & Oyster, that doesn't mean his first restaurant, Tongue & Cheek, is being neglected. The summer season at the 'Cheek is in full force with Miami Spice and a collaborative dinner series featuring some of New Orleans' best...
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Six Tips for Actually Getting Your Band Booked

So, you've got yourself a nice little band together, huh? Finally, you've assembled the right group of guys (or gals) and you're ready to make your mark on the local music scene. No more being forced to endure these overrated local acts at every event. Now you are gonna show...
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Pulitzer-Winning Play Disgraced at GableStage

Emily and Amir, the couple at the center of Ayad Akhtar's combustible tragicomedy Disgraced, live well. They reside in an enviable apartment on New York's Upper East Side, with, per the script, "high ceilings, parquet floors, crown molding — the works." There's a marble fireplace, a terrace, lustrous light slanting...
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Judge Matthew Destry Gives Harsh or Random Sentences, Critics Say

Herb Smith, a lanky 23-year-old, drove a slick crimson Audi through the streets of Fort Lauderdale while a friend rode shotgun. At 4 p.m. last October 7, they caught a red light. A Broward County Sheriff's patrol car stopped beside them at the intersection. When the officer glanced over, he...
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Earl Sweatshirt Is Leading a New Breed of Conscious Rap

After decades of sociopolitical rhetoric, conscious rappers like Chuck D and Talib Kweli still spit about the injustices crippling our country. From police brutality to capitalism and miseducation, these old-school dudes hold no punches and confront the system head on. But there's a new breed of rapper repackaging conscious hip-hop...