Historical Museum of Southern Florida’s eco-history tours recently featured Miami Beach. Next up: Oleta River. BY RODOLFO R. ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldAbout twice a week, Pinecrest pilot Peter McCook flies his light small aircraft over South Beach admiring the bird’s-eye view of the sand and clear blue water. “It is stunning,” he said. “We…
Saturday, March 06, 2010by Rodolfo Roman (rroman@sherdog.com) 23062HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — American Top Team standout Jessica Aguilar won for the second time in three outings, as she submitted Valerie Coolbaugh with a second-round rear-naked choke at Action Fight League “Rumble at the Rock 2” on Friday at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The finish…
BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldArtist Hilton Luciano remembers visiting Vizcaya Museum and Garden, a national historical landmark, about 20 years ago, on a date with his high school sweetheart. On Wednesday, instead of looking for love, he sought motivation for his next artwork. “The architecture and garden is inspirational,” said Luciano, 39, who…
BY RODOLFO R. ROMANSPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALDSince the eighth grade, Abigail Williams has dreamed of one goal: to win a beauty pageant.Last weekend, the Northwestern High senior realized her dream. In front of a large crowd, Williams, 18, won the Miss Miami Gardens scholarship pageant at Florida Memorial University’s Lou Rawls Center for Performing…
BY RODOLFO R. ROMANSPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALDRicardo V. Caballero is turning 84 this summer, but the longtime Sweetwater veterinarian said he has no plans to retire.“This is the best for my age,” he said with a smile. His family-owned clinic has been helping animals since 1980. “I have always loved animals and they make…