The binder, almost a foot thick, sits by outgoing Mayor Manny Diaz’s elbow at Miami City Hall. Methodically indexed, it’s stuffed with plans, progress reports, charts and conclusions on dozens of quality-of-life initiatives — a nuts-and-bolts scorecard on his eight years in office. Read the rest of this entry »
Every weekend, the Virginia Key Beach Park unveils its crown jewel, a 1950s Allan Herschell carousel.
After the noon opening, the booming music of the vintage ride fills the historic park — and attracts eager riders. Read the rest of this entry »
Some teachers dress in outlandish costumes. Some bring their students outdoors. Others plan exotic field trips.
But Rohr Middle School’s Daniel Dreyfuss might be the only teacher in Miami-Dade — or anywhere, really — who has encouraged his kids to turn his van into a psychedelic, mobile periodic table. Read the rest of this entry »