Actress Maribel Gonzalez is using laughter to overcome adversity as one of her strongest supporters is losing a battle with an incurable disease. By Rodolfo Roman Special to The Miami Herald For Consuelo Luque, 74, watching her daughter Maria Belen Gonzalez, an actress, has been more than just entertainment. “I’ve criticized her and when I…
The county’s bookmobile program is a boon to veteran bookworms and young readers alike. By Rodolfo Roman Special to the Herald After school on a recent Thursday, Olympia Heights second-grader William Muñoz and his father Guillermo Muñoz searched through a vehicle packed with books hoping to find a good read. “I like reading a lot,”…
Arabic music, belly dancing and Lebanese traditions will be celebrated at the 34th annual Lebanese Festival. By Rodolfo Roman Special to the Miami Herald For three days, Miamians can enjoy belly dancing and get a taste of Lebanon this weekend. Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, 2055 Coral Way, will host the 34th annual…
El Portal’s Village Council Seat 3 is up for grabs for the village’s upcoming February election. By Rodolfo Roman Special to The Miami Herald El Portal residents have two political newcomers to choose from in a special Feb. 8 election to fill a vacant seat on the Village Council. Residents Omarr C. Nickerson and Calixto…
A 16th century map of Cuba and Hispaniola will be one of the star attractions at the 18th annual Miami International Map Fair at HistoryMiami next weekend.A 16th century map of Cuba and Hispaniola will be one of the star attractions. By Rodolfo Roman Special to The Miami Herald Eighteen years ago, map collector Joseph…
