Eldridge Williams, living Tuskegee airman legend
In the shadow of Pinecrest, lives a 95-year old military veteran who should be getting a lot more attention than he does. Lt. Col. Eldridge Williams has a... Read more.
Citizens Insurance to fade away
Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner attended a Palmetto Bay-hosted town hall meeting in late August to discuss the future of the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.... Read more.
Bet Shira Congregation selects new rabbi
On Feb. 28, Pinecrest’s Bet Shira Congregation overwhelmingly elected Cantor Mark Kula as the new rabbi. During the evening Kula said, “It is estimated that... Read more.
‘Taste of Pinecrest’ marks 11 years
For 11 years now, the Pinecrest Business Association has organized the Taste of Pinecrest, a festival to showcase the many restaurants, businesses and services the... Read more.
Deering Seafood Festival draws hungry crowd
Each year in late March, Old Cutler Road backs up with people hungry for some of the best seafood anywhere in the country. Their destination is the Deering Seafood... Read more.
Mangowood garage sales result in bargains for hunters
Sign, sign, everywhere a sign, but none comes close to matching when Mangowood bands together for its annual neighborhood garage sales. “We had 75 participating... Read more.
Boy Scout cleans up Stiltsville
When Drew Collins puts his mind to something, you can bet it’ll be big. His Eagle Scout leadership project was ambitious to say the least. Drew is a Boy Scout... Read more.
New South Dade family YMCA to open soon
The YMCA of Greater Miami started downtown in 1916 with the dream of enhancing Dade County communities. In 1918, its first building was opened with just 300 members.... Read more.
Pinecrest Public Safety Day returns
On Saturday, Dec. 8, after a multi-year absence, the Pinecrest Police Department once again hosted a Public Safety Day at Evelyn Greer Park. The event not only served... Read more.
Palmetto Bay Municipal Center takes the LEED
Palmetto Bay celebrated early in 2011 when it first opened its ultra-green Village Hall. On Oct.23, it celebrated once again when it was officially awarded LEED... Read more.