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Ryan RayJuly 6, 2015

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Rep. David Richardson ruffled more than a few Democratic feathers in Miami when he filed paperwork to replace Sen. Gwen Margolis in Miami’s SD 35 before it was clear she wanted to leave it. Richardson’s new solution? Run for both. As first reported by Ladra in the Political Cortadito, Richardson has backed off his initial plans to run for the Senate in […]

Associated PressJune 13, 2015

Developers in Miami Beach are making big contributions to a term-limited city commissioner’s new political action committee. The Miami Herald reports that the newly formed committed, headed by Commissioner Jonah Wolfson, has raised $500,000 from developers and vendors in just 30 days. Area voters will elect three new commissioners and decide whether to re-elect the city’s […]

Associated PressMay 8, 2015

Commissioners in Miami Beach have given initial approval to a ban on selling alcohol in the early morning hours. But the proposal approved on first reading Thursday was a scaled-down version of a plan Mayor Philip Levine outlined last month. Levine suggested that the city stop all alcohol sales at 2 a.m. in all outdoor […]

Associated PressMarch 15, 2015

Miami Beach has fired a historian hired to write a book commemorating the city’s centennial. The Miami Herald reports that City Manager Jimmy Morales fired Seth Bramson on Friday over concerns with his manuscript for the coffee table book. The city’s Hispanic Affairs Committee complained that Bramson used the terms “Hispanic” and “Spanish” interchangeably in the […]

Associated PressMarch 15, 2015

Miami Beach is installing 50 free sunblock dispensers to help visitors protect themselves against sun damage and skin cancer. The lotion dispensers will be located at public swimming pools, parks and beach entrances near lifeguard stands. Destination Brands and Mount Sinai Medical Center sponsored the project. The head of the hospital’s melanoma program tells The […]

Shannon NickinsonOctober 8, 2014

I think I had my last chance to be in a wedding party. Thanks heavens I’m going out on a high note. I went through a period for a couple of years where it seemed like everyone I knew was getting matched or hatched. It was gift registries and strappy shoes for months at a […]

Daniel TilsonFebruary 25, 2014

Tuesday Feb. 25 marked the 50th anniversary of one of the most notable nights in boxing, sports and Miami Beach history: the incredible upset victory of Cassius Clay over World Heavyweight Champion Sonny Liston. The fact that the fight took place in Florida makes the memory all the more special, and given where the state […]

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David Richardson makes way for Gwen Margolis, will seek House seat in 2016

Developers give big money in Miami Beach Commission race

Miami Beach commission gives initial approval to alcohol ban

Miami Beach fires historian hired to write centennial book

Free sunblock dispensers installed in Miami Beach

Shannon Nickinson: Bondi doesn’t realize the ‘majority’ accept same-sex marriage

Daniel Tilson: Ali anniversary as “stand your ground” lesson