Latest Miami-Dade County, Florida Stories
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Nov. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Capponi, one of Miami Beach's most prominent entrepreneurs has sold 1620 W 21 Street on Sunset Island #4 today for $5.175 million - nearly $900 per sq.ft. This sale marks the highest price point on the island since 2007, a clear sign of the turnaround in the Miami Beach luxury real estate market. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111103/FL99195 ) Purchased by Mr. Capponi and Capponi Properties in February 2005 for $2.3mil,...
MIAMI, Oct. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- City National Bank of Florida (CNB) has named Eddie Dominguez Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing, Communications and Community Relations. A longtime media executive and journalist, Mr. Dominguez brings more than 18 years of communication and media expertise to CNB. Mr. Dominguez served as Executive Editor of the Daily Business Review in Miami since 2001, where he managed the publication's editorial operations in digital and print, including...
MIAMI, Oct. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Baptist Convention Mobile Dental Ministry, a free mobile dental clinic, will be in Miami from October 17 to the 21st at La Primera Iglesia Bautista de Miami located at 1790 NE 2nd Ct. Miami, Fl. The primary objective of this dental project is to provide free dental care to lower income communities in Miami Dade County, where according to the Department of Health, between 600,000 and 1 million people have no health insurance. Enrique...
NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In a policy paper released today by The McGraw-Hill Research Foundation, "Strategies for Rescuing Failing Public Schools: How Leaders Create a Culture of Success," co-authors Alberto M. Carvalho and Dr. Steven L. Paine, argue that strong leadership can help even the worst performing schools achieve dramatic changes in achievement and morale. Mr. Carvalho is superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the nation's fourth largest school...
NEW YORK, Sept., 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Zagat released the results of its annual National Fast Food Restaurant Survey. This year's survey covers 103 chains as voted on by 6,064 diners. The typical surveyor dined at a fast food restaurant at least once a week. They weighed in on everything from breakfast to burgers and fries to frozen yogurt, separately rating each chain on the quality of its Food, Facilities and Service on Zagat's signature 30-point scale as well as ranking their...
MIAMI, Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- No Kill Nation (NKN) and the Miami Coalition Against Breed Specific Legislation (MCABSL) want to extend a warm welcome to Alex Munoz, the newly appointed Director of Miami Dade Animal Services (MDAS). We look forward to a long and lasting relationship that will benefit both the people and the pets of the Miami-Dade community. By working together towards mutual goals, we can create a brighter future for our county's companion animals. SOURCE...
OPA-LOCKA, Fla., Aug. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor recently awarded a $2.6 million grant to a team of partner organizations in Miami to provide training for in-demand "green" jobs. Partners in the joint initiative include the LIUNA Training Fund (Laborer's International Union of North America), Opa-locka Community Development Corporation (OLCDC), Jamii Builders (a subsidiary of OLCDC), South Florida Workforce, and the Local Laborer's Union 1652.(Photo:...
MIAMI, June 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) is hosting its 8th Annual Small & Minority Business Enterprise Workshop on Thursday, June 16th from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Florida International University's (FIU) Golden Panther Stadium. This free workshop highlights the importance of continuous education and ethical practices in contracting. "In these challenging economic times it is important to create opportunities and facilitate resources for our small and...
MIAMI, June 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- More than a quarter of a million kids in Miami-Dade public schools were eligible for free and reduced meals last year. Yet when schools closed for the summer break, less than 10% participated in summer feeding programs. Starting this Monday, June 13th, kids and teens can receive free nutritious meals while school is out by visiting one of the 460 Miami-Dade County sites hosting the Summer BreakSpot -- a USDA program open to anyone 18 and under. To find a...
MIAMI, June 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- City National Bank of Florida (CNB) awarded its inaugural Hi-Tides Outstanding Achievement Award to acclaimed film director and producer, and Miami Beach native, Brett Ratner. The award was presented during the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Gala Saturday, June 4. "I am honored to present this award to Brett for his talent, passion and commitment to film and to his Miami Beach community," said Jorge Gonzalez, President and CEO of City...
