In a powerful demonstration of civic and corporate partnership, the Office of Mayor Christi Fraga and WM proudly awarded $20,000 in Mayoral Environmental College Scholarships to four exceptional high school seniors from Doral. The scholarships, valued at $5,000 each, recognize academic excellence, a passion for sustainability, and dedication to community service....Read More

Known for its camping excellence built over its 48- year history, Camp Sol Taplin of the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center is gearing up for another summer of fun, friendship, excitement, and learning.

With the summer camp season running from June 9 – August 8, approximately 25 different camp options are being offered for grades PreK4 – 11, in addition to the summer programs falling under the MARJCC’s Early Childhood Academy that serves its youngest campers, age 2 months – PreK 4....Read More

Gloria Burns is a cherished voice in the Miami community — a dedicated writer, passionate volunteer, and beloved figure who has made it her life’s work to lift others up. With decades of experience in journalism, public relations, and nonprofit service, Gloria has become one of the most trusted and heartfelt storytellers in South Florida....Read More

Before adjusting taxes, properties must be reassessed and revalued. There should be a discussion on appraisal methods and how property value appreciation is factored in. For example, when a wealthy individual buys a property for an inflated price, everyone else’s tax rates in the area are impacted. Fixed tax percentages should not be universally applied due to changes in valuation. While interest rates have historically been low, the inflated valuation of our real estate—whether apartments, single-family homes, or commercial properties—means the monthly payments remain out of reach for most citizens....Read More

ax Collector Dariel Fernandez presented a check in the amount of $20,500 to benefit the Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) visual arts programs across public elementary schools. The funds were raised through the 2025 Kids Tag Art competition, a statewide initiative that encourages 5th grade students to design creative versions of a Florida license plate supported by Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez. “Today is all about the kids of our community,” said Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez this moring at a well-attended ceremony. “We received incredibly talented submissions, and our children exceeded all expectations. This program is a reminder of what we can achieve when our community comes together for education.”.....Read More

In this edition of our Q&A column, a patient writes to Dr. Wolf expressing some confusion about the wide variety of facial fillers offered at different practices. Having visited several facial plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and med spas, they’ve encountered differing products each time and are curious about the reasons behind the variations. The patient asks: “Should I be worried if one uses a different filler than another?” Dr. Wolf explains why this variability exists and how....Read More 

On May 21st, “Mia,” an 18-year-old reticulated giraffe was immobilized for a series of procedures to help determine the cause of some lameness she has recently been displaying.  Standing approximately 15 feet tall and weighing close to 2,000 pounds, she presented serious challenges when it came to safely immobilizing her for the examinations and treatments. It took a highly coordinated effort by a team of over two dozen individuals, including veterinarians, veterinary technicians, zookeepers, and a farrier, to immobilize Mia and simultaneously perform a variety of tasks.  Those tasks included radiographs, hoof trimming, dental floating, vaccines, aquapuncture, and the collection of blood.....Read More

Warmer temperatures ignite the desire for creative summer entertaining with family and friends. Taking center stage this season are the latest home appliance trends that bring resort-style luxury and elevated convenience to outdoor spaces, the kitchen, and the bar. From “CAVIAR and CROC” leather finishes or fragments of seashells on a new JennAir refrigerator, to the ultimate wet bar experience created by appliance brands such as XO, LG, and forged ice cubes by Monogram, the experts at AJ Madison, the industry’s foremost appliance authority representing over 150 brands, have identified the hottest appliances for summer 2025....Read More