Bal Harbour will hold a public hearing Tuesday to discuss its proposed budget and new tax rate. BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldTo offset a dip in property values, Bal Harbour is proposing a slight increase to the village tax rate. Village Manager Alfred Treppeda has proposed a tax rate of $2.861 per $1,000…
Three incumbents will face challengers in the Nov. 2 El Portal Council elections. Two of the challengers are running for the first time. And a special election will be held for one seat. BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldThree council seats will be up for grabs in El Portal — including the mayoral seat…
Young students’ art work created during a summer arts program in Hialeah was featured at an awards ceremony. By RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldPointing at his sketch of smiling fishes at sea surrounded by two bells, Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center student Victor Coello, 13, admired his latest work of art. But his work…
Local businesses and nonprofit organizations helped less-fortunate children days before the school year kicked off By RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldThe recession has been a tough time for the Pavon family. Dad Yitzhak Pavon, a mechanic, has been jobless for almost two years and mom Awilda Pavon is the only source of income for…
Local artists will be on display at The Weekender, a free cultural event on Miami Lake’s Main Street. BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to the Miami HeraldComputer graphic designer Carlos Hugo is looking forward to his retirement — but he doesn’t plan on relaxing or traveling. Instead, he said, he will focus on his love of art.…