Bal Harbour will discuss potential new district maps at Tuesday’s council meeting. BY RODOLFO ROMANSPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALDBal Harbour is considering redrawing its map of five village council districts. Ronald Schultz, a Florida Atlantic University Geosciences Department professor emeritus hired as a consultant to Bal Harbour, will address the council with a report and…
BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldSeven years ago, Kendale Lakes elementary school physical education teacher Gloriangeles Arguello, 47, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. While watching television, she encountered an advertisement promoting Zumba, a fitness dance class. She decided to purchase the corresponding DVDs in hopes…
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…
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…