By Rodolfo Roman Special to the Herald The YMCA of Greater Miami wants to help you — and your family — keep your New Year’s resolutions to stay fit. On Sunday, the first of the year, the YMCA is offering memberships throughout Miami-Dade County for $1. The price will increase by a dollar a day…
Bal Harbour’s village park could be receiving some upgrades. By Rodolfo Roman Special to The Miami Herald Bal Harbour’s park could be getting an upgrade The Bal Harbour Village Park, 10 Bal Bay Drive, is across the street from Village Hall. Assistant Mayor Joni D. Blachar said residents have approached her and suggested the recreational…
A South Miami resident has played the role of Santa Claus for a decade, and says he gives his wages to charity.. By Rodolfo Roman Special to The Miami Herald For years, South Miami residents Burt Harris and Christine Reed-Harris would head to the Dadeland Mall every holiday season to have their picture taken with…
A one-time reality show contestant on The Ultimate Fighter show will hold a workshop Sunday to raise money for a struggling orphanage in South America. By Rodolfo Roman Special to the Herald For six years, Jeremy May’s father — a preacher based in Georgia — has been helping support an orphanage in his native Colombia.…
The Junior Orange Bowl’s Sports Ability Games encourages youngsters with physical disabilities go for the gold. By Rodolfo Roman Special to the Herald Brian Douglas, 8, was born without a tibia in each of his legs. But that doesn’t discourage him from participating in physical activities. “It feels good because I get medals,” said Brian,…