From cover to cover, a man’s second chance
Once homeless and addicted to alcohol, a Sweetwater man found redemption through his passion for photography — and recently launched a Spanish-language community magazine featuring his work. BY RODOLFO ROMANCamera Lucas Magazine earlier this month at El Novillo restaurant, 6830 SW 40 St. More than 40 of his family and friends were present to witness …
Whitman brothers’ footage from 1947 explores `True Hawaii’
DECADES AFTER THE WHITMAN BROTHERS CONTRIBUTED TO AN OSCAR-WINNING DOCUMENTARY, A NEW FILM BASED ON MID-CENTURY FILM FOOTAGE CAPTURED BY DUDLEY WHITMAN AND THE LATE BILL WHITMAN EXPLORES LIFE IN HAWAII BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldOn his way home from Asia after serving in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, Dudley …
Yogurt shop serves up perfect study break for FIU students
A frozen yogurt shop offers tasty treats — and karaoke night — across the street from Florida International University. BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldFlorida International University student Raquel Marciao took time off from her studies to reward herself with a sweet, tasty treat. “We come to indulge but not really because yogurt is …
Tougher fines for running Bal Harbour red-light cameras
Bal Harbour is bringing its red-light camera program in step with state laws, meaning tougher fines for motorists zooming through intersections. BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldRed-light runners zooming through intersections will face steeper fines now that Bal Harbour has brought its fees in line with a new state law. The village council unanimously …
Colombian food, music at Fair & Expo Center’s bicentennial celebration
LOCAL COLOMBIANS WILL CELEBRATE 200 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE FOR THEIR COUNTRY WITH A HUGE FIESTA AT THE FAIR & EXPO CENTER BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldColombians in South Florida won’t have to travel to their native land to celebrate their country’s bicentennial. Sounds of traditional cumbia music and the smell of arepas will …
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