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The University of Miami proudly presents the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Program for students who wish to develop a critical awareness of their surroundings and answer the ever-present questions of life. We invite everyone to explore our website, view the video and/or attend our 25th Anniversary Open House on March 26, 2017. For all that you’ve dreamed about learning, the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Program provides the environment to discover the answers. As a degree that cultivates deeper Read More »
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 The Minority Chamber of Commerce (MCC) has postponed its bi-annual Minority Small Business Digital Forum that was scheduled for Feb. 24. The mission of the conference is to demonstrate how creative ideas and platforms can transform small businesses into larger enterprises. This first-time conference was set to happen at the Read More »
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 The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair and Exposition will be hosting their 2nd Annual Market Mixer to support the agriculture education in Miami-Dade County. Students are preparing for the 2017 Agriculture Competitions, where many Miami-Dade County Public School students are expected to compete showcasing their livestock animals at the Miami Youth Fair. The initiative is based on the Future Farmers of America, now known as the FFA Program, which occurs within the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition’s expanded agricultural area called The Barn. For the past nine-months, these students have worked Read More »
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 Acqualina Resort & Spa, South Florida’s true luxury escape, continues to cement itself as the quintessential travel destination by garnering several prestigious industry accolades, including dual 2017 Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Awards for both Acqualina Resort and Acqualina Spa by ESPA. This year marks the fifth consecutive year that both the resort and spa have received this Read More »
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Max Henderson, a Miami native and the head of growth at Google’s mobile app development platform Firebase, sat down with StartUP FIU Feb. 22 to discuss growing a startup and the implications of ever-evolving technology on business. During the Q&A session with FIU and local community members, Henderson offered this advice to budding entrepreneurs: Think about growth from the beginning. “From a business perspective, you want to fail as fast as you can,” Henderson said. “Today, markets are becoming increasingly winner-take-all. So finding the next successful idea is about being able to come Read More »
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 Just steps away from the ocean, Gili’s Beach Club at Trump International Beach Resort offers locals a tasty and interactive new dining experience featuring Lava Stone Grills. Patrons of the casual outdoor eatery choose from a menu of savory meats, vegetables and seafood, and then grill their own entrees at the table on a Read More »
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 The South Florida Chapter of Women in Transportation (WTS) and The Brand Advocates, a leading communications firm based in Miami, has established a college scholarship fund for women interested in careers in transportation. The scholarship honors Maribel Ortiz Lena, a 30-year Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) employee, responsible for educating the public about Read More » |
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 Long gone are the turbulent days when Miami looked and behaved like the Wild West. Though Miami Dade College’s Miami Film Festival will celebrate its 34th year from Friday March 3-12 at a number of screening venues, in year one, the actual sheriff in town was probably Michael Mann. The 1984 Miami Film Festival did not begin with Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs policing the Olympia, but with Louis Malle’s Crackersat the Gusman Cultural Center. Opening night featured Donald Sutherland and Sean Penn trying to rob a San Francisco pawn shop. Surely, Miami’s inaugural crowd could relate to petty criminality. Location, location, location. The selections here represent that fortunate intersection that only exists in Miami, crossroads of all of the Americas plus Caribbean, the distinguishing characteristic of the Miami Film Festival. Our placement is unique, not to be underestimated Read More »
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There are many different kinds of warning signs posted along streets, roads and highways. No passing zone, railroad crossing, merging traffic, divided highway, school zone, animal crossing, construction ahead, curves and corners, narrow bridge – the list goes on. Similar to these recognizable yellow and black traffic signs are warning signs for heart attacks. Becoming familiar with them could save your life, just like paying attention to warning signs when you are driving. A heart attack occurs when there is a blockage in the flow of blood in an artery that leads to the heart. Part of the heart muscle is then Read More »
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 Florida East Coast Industries, in partnership with the Friends of Ludlam Trail and Miami-Dade County, will host its2nd Annual “Ludlam Lights” Lantern Parade and Festival at South Miami High school on Saturday, February 25th at 5pm. The festival will also celebrate the project’s newly announced funding partners, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and The Miami Read More »
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The Miami Symphony Orchestra’s (MISO) 2017 debut concert, Ocean Drive in Vienna, sponsored by Mercantil Commercebank, moved the audience with overtures Read More »
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Rusty Bucket’s dedication to the community will shine through on its opening day, March 8, as the new restaurant and tavern donates 20 percent of its first-day proceeds to the Read More » |
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Whether you are a parent with young children, an art enthusiast or someone who enjoys outdoor activities and healthy living, the City of Aventura has many exciting events coming Read More » |
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Members are invited to attend our General SIB PTSA meeting to elect a nominating committee for the next school year. Immediately following, will host an ADULT only Read More » |
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Due to South Florida’s vulnerability to a changing climate, Dream in Green’s commitment to responding to local environmental issues and empowering people to take action is Read More » |
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In 2005, Miami nonprofit, Casa Valentina first opened its doors with seed funding from a performance of Eve Ensler’s renowned play, The Vagina Monologues. Coming full Read More » |
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| UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Florida awarded more than $2.1 million in bonus payments to 263 physician practices statewide last year for improving the quality of care for Read More » |
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| Ivian Destro Boruchowski and her children are among the nearly 77 percent of people in Miami who speak a language besides English at home. A Ph.D. student in the Read More » |
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| Communities in Schools of Miami (CIS of Miami) will host its 28th annual fundraising event, presented by Publix Super Markets Charities, on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 5:00 Read More » |
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| Researchers attempting the world’s largest survey of shark populations just reached their goal of 216 reefs — a year and a half ahead of schedule. And they have no plans of Read More » |
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| Rusty Bucket’s dedication to the community will shine through on its opening day, March 8, as the new restaurant and tavern donates 20 percent of its first-day proceeds to the Read More » |
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| State legislators are wondering if kids need more recess. FIU professors say yes. The Florida House and Senate is renewing the debate in Tallahassee this legislative session Read More » |
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