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.…
BRENDA GUATEMALA WANTED TO BRING A SWEET TASTE OF HER HOMELAND TO SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE — AND FOLLOW IN HER MOTHER’S FOOTSTEPS BY RODOLFO ROMANSPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALDAs a child, Stephen Borge fondly remembers eating ice-cold treats with his family at the popular Raspados Loly’s in his hometown of Managua, Nicaragua.More than 20 years later,…
The village government is one of several bidders for a vacant church property in El Portal. By RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldEl Portal is interested in buying the former Rader Memorial United Methodist Church site. Village Manager Jason Walker said El Portal made a $2 million offer for the church site, 205 NE 87th…
Once homeless and addicted to alcohol, a Sweetwater man found redemption through his passion for photography — and recently launched a Spanish-language community magazine featuring his work. BY RODOLFO ROMANCamera Lucas Magazine earlier this month at El Novillo restaurant, 6830 SW 40 St. More than 40 of his family and friends were present to witness…