Started by five brothers, the annual ExpoNica festival has been celebrating Latin American culture for nearly two decades. BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldNatives of Latin America can immerse themselves in the traditions and culture of their homeland this weekend without traveling far. The 20th annual ExpoNica — The Fair of the Americas will…
Mayor-elect Daisy Black says she wants about 10 people to serve on an advisory group on village affairs. BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldAs her first order of business, newly elected El Portal mayor Daisy Black says she is organizing an advisory board of village residents. A former mayor in the late 1990’s, Black…
A Miami Beach family, determined to help find a cure for their son’s blindness, organizes an athletic day to raise money for research. The SeeFit Family Fun and Fitness Day takes place Sunday at Flamingo Park. BY RODOLFO ROMANSPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALDIn 2007, Helen and Adam Mopsick welcomed their third son, Colton. When doctor’s…
Thousands of people turned out for the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk at Florida International University. BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to the Miami HeraldSusan Holloway, 46, has overcome adversity more than once: At 21 years old, she was diagnosed with a brain tumor — and just six years ago she suffered a stroke. “You need to…
By RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldFormer El Portal mayor Daisy Black took her old job back Tuesday, defeating current mayor Joyce Davis, according to unofficial results. But incumbent council members Harold Mathis and Linda Marcus defeated their opponents to remain in office. Black, currently a Village Council member, is a part-time substitute teacher for…