BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldAnimal lovers will be showcasing their four-legged friends Saturday at the 10th annual Purina Walk for the Animals to benefit the Humane Society of Greater Miami. But the pooches will be out for more than a walk as the event helps raise funds for the organization. More than 3,500…
A Bal Harbour councilwoman brings her four-legged friend to a meeting — and gets a resident in the audience irate. BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to the Miami Herald Councilwoman Patricia Cohen brought her Chihuahua inside a dog carrier to a council meeting last month — to the irritation of one person in the audience. While seating…
Saint Sophia Cathedral will host its 32nd annual Greek Festival next weekend. BY RODOLFO ROMANThe Miami Herald South Floridians will lace up their dancing shoes to learn foreign traditional folk dances at Saint Sophia Cathedral’s 32nd annual Greek Festival. The church, at 2401 SW 3rd Ave., will be hosting the three-day affair that runs from…
A new rule means council members’ discretionary funds can only be used within El Portal — to the chagrin of one member who wants to use her funds for international aid. BY RODOLFO ROMANThe Miami Herald El Portal’s village council recently passed an ordinance prohibiting council members from using discretionary funds outside village limits —…
BY RODOLFO ROMANThe Miami Herald Riding on a chocolate Palomino, Kimberly Boyette came to a halt after a challenging barrel race. “He could have done a lot better, but at first he didn’t want to go inside the pen,” said Boyette. “But, he did OK.” In fact, just being in the 61st annual Homestead Championship…