Special photos reflect special children in Haiti
.Pictures taken by Haitian orphans will be on display as part of the exhibit `Through the Eyes of a Haitian Child’ at North Miami’s MOCA. BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldMiami photographer Boris Vazquez’s first trip to Haiti was about more than just taking pictures. In an effort to lift up the spirits of …
Volunteers renovate home for children in crisis
THE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA HELPS SPRUCE A CHARITY DEDICATED TO HELPING FOSTER KIDS AND OTHER CHILDREN IN CRISIS BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldOn game day, University of Miami football fan Luis Quinones usually grills up burgers and gets ready to root for the Canes with friends and family. But on a …
El Portal council proposes slightly higher tax rate
El Portal residents are looking at a slightly higher tax rate for next year. But whether that translates to a higher tax bill may depend on when you bought your home. By RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldWith a decline in property tax revenues, El Portal officials will be keeping a close eye on the …
Sweetwater restaurateur serves Italian food `with love in his heart’
Nick Gonzalez serves Italian fare at La Nonna — just like his grandmother used to make. BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldFor the past decade, New York native Gladys Lopez has been satisfying her craving for Italian food at La Nonna Italian Ristorante in Sweetwater. “We have been coming here every Saturday night for …
Central American food and culture will take place at festival
Saturday brings a celebration of food, culture and family tradition with the 11th annual Central American Independence Festival. BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to the HeraldNew Orleans resident Julio Rojas visits his family in Miami twice a year. But his next trip to South Florida will be for more than just a get-together. Rojas will be traveling …
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