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Art Basel big business far outside Miami Beach [Video]
Despite officially being in Miami Beach, the spirit of Art Basel is increasingly important to artists and businesses throughout the South Florida area. According to its 2017 press release, Art Basel Miami Beach had record breaking numbers compared to previous years with 82,000 attendees from across the United States
Cross Bay Express gets raves for ride, boos for price
Residents and tourists have mixed reviews about the new Cross Bay Express trolley between Miami Beach and Miami, saying they like the ride but the $5 fare, each way, may be too pricy. The route from Miami to Miami Beach opened on Oct. 18. According to a press release sent out by the city, the purpose of the new
Restroom in downtown Miami improving lives for homeless
Business owners, residents, and people without a permanent home in Miami say that the public bathroom that opened last month has been very convenient for all who are in the area. Miami officials unveiled the facility, the first of its kind, on Sept. 19 at 101 W. Flagler St.
Overtown’s Beautification Team improves both sidewalks and people
A program funded by the city of Miami employs members of the community to maintain and landscape the historic Overtown area, improving both the lives of those involved and the neighborhood as a whole, say officials. Also known as “Blue Shirts,” members of the Beatification Team can be seen
FIU’s NAHJ chapter launches “Voces del Periodismo” journalism contest
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists chapter at Florida International University has launched a journalism contest open to students in South Florida called "Voces del Periodismo." The deadline is Nov. 9, and an awards ceremony will follow on Nov. 16. Entries may be in either English or Spanish in
FIU students documenting issues at Riviera Beach complex
On Sunday, a group of students from Florida International University went to Riviera Beach to interview the women responsible for the Tenants Union at Stonybrook Apartments. According to Crystal Lewis and Edna House, the union's president and vice president, respectively, the complex has had issues with mold and asbestos
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