Experiencing the paralympics
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Experiencing the Paralympics

From all over South Florida, paralympic athletes of all ages and abilities, including military veterans, will turn out for the Paralympic Experience, a free, multi-adapted sports event at Tropical Park … read more

‘Carnaval’ time in Miami
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‘Carnaval’ Time in Miami

More than 40 summers ago, a group of Miami kids got together to make a difference in their community. That was the start of Carnaval Miami, an organization that not … read more

A little zip goes a long way
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A Little Zip Goes a Long Way

A new nature-inspired playground is putting some zip in the outdoor play of southwest Miami-Dade’s kids. Not only can they climb, run, swing and take a nature walk at Serena … read more

A frenzy of festivals
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A Frenzy of Festivals

Ah… festival season in South Florida, when just about every weekend brings at least one outdoor event filled with sunshine, festivity and whatever strikes your fancy. On Feb. 8-9, however, … read more

Helping the Hungry in Miami-Dade
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Helping the Hungry in Miami-Dade

What better season for families to give thanks by helping the 237,340 people in Miami-Dade County — almost 10 percent of the population — who don’t know where their next … read more

The Heart of Dance
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The Heart of Dance

Five Miami-Dade high-schoolers are turning the art of dance into the heart of dance, making a grand jeté for children with Down syndrome and other special needs.  “We want to … read more