Spectators can watch the dragon boats race and enjoy oriental foods at Miami Marine Stadium on Saturday. BY RODOLFO ROMANSPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALDDragon boats will race on Biscayne Bay this weekend. will feature more than 30 teams competing at the Miami Marine Stadium, 3601 Rickenbacker Causeway, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Check-in…
Started by five brothers, the annual ExpoNica festival has been celebrating Latin American culture for nearly two decades. BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldNatives of Latin America can immerse themselves in the traditions and culture of their homeland this weekend without traveling far. The 20th annual ExpoNica — The Fair of the Americas will…
Mayor-elect Daisy Black says she wants about 10 people to serve on an advisory group on village affairs. BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldAs her first order of business, newly elected El Portal mayor Daisy Black says she is organizing an advisory board of village residents. A former mayor in the late 1990’s, Black…
HOLLYWOOD Fla. — Megumi Fujii is no longer perfect. Long considered to be among the best pound-for-pound fighters on the planet, Fujii was defeated by relative unknown Zoila Frausto at Bellator 34 Thursday night, putting an end to the Japanese submission specialist’s undefeated record. Frausto earned a split decision over Fujii to win the promotion’s…
A Miami Beach family, determined to help find a cure for their son’s blindness, organizes an athletic day to raise money for research. The SeeFit Family Fun and Fitness Day takes place Sunday at Flamingo Park. BY RODOLFO ROMANSPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALDIn 2007, Helen and Adam Mopsick welcomed their third son, Colton. When doctor’s…