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Florida education news: School bus safety, arts education, student grades and more

By Beach Blogger at 16 March, 2010, 6:08 am

MAKE IT SAFE: The Pinellas school district needs to thoroughly evaluate its arterial busing system to make sure it's safe for students, the Times editorializes. (Times file photo) D.C. BOUND: Gov. Charlie Crist leads a delegation that also includes Hillsborough schools superintendent Read More

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Who provides the most authentic Irish experience on St. Patty’s Day?

By at 15 March, 2010, 11:19 pm

Ever wonder why there are two Irish pubs directly across the street from each other in a city that is not renowned for its Irish culture or pubs? We tell you why.

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UM Doc Looking at New Use for Botox: Overactive Bladders

By Kyle Munzenrieder at 15 March, 2010, 5:33 pm

​Patients in a new study at the University of Miami have had Botox regularly shot into their urethra — keep your mind out of the gutter — to see if perhaps the chemical could be used to treat ov… Continue reading “UM Doc Looking at New Use for Botox: Overactive Read More

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MOCA’s Website Infected by Comic Sans in the Name of Art

By Kyle Munzenrieder at 15 March, 2010, 4:51 pm

​Comic sans is perhaps the single most hated font amongst designers and web professionals, so we and a few others were a bit taken aback when we realized that the Museum of Contemporary … Continue reading “MOCA’s Website Infected by Comic Sans in the Name of Read More

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Old Ladies, Druglords, and Iranian Hipsters Win Miami Film Festival Awards

By Beach Blogger at 15 March, 2010, 3:16 pm

The Miami International Film Festival, which ended Sunday, has announced its competition winners. The Best Miami Mini Film was awarded to Where It Stops by local filmmaker Kyle Shea. As you’ll se… Continue reading “Old Ladies, Druglords, and Iranian Hipsters Win Miami Film Read More

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305 Photo of the Day: He Was a Skater Boy

By Kyle Munzenrieder at 15 March, 2010, 3:05 pm

​Today’s photo comes from Esteban Peralta’s Flickr. If you’d like to see your photo here, join our Flickr group. … Continue reading “305 Photo of the Day: He Was a Skater Boy” >

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Faith-based Hispanics push immigration reform

By admin at 15 March, 2010, 2:26 pm

Esperanza, a Hispanic faith-based network, plans to launch a grassroots campaign in South Florida and other parts of the country on Tuesday to push for comprehensive immigration reform this year. It starts with an announcement in the Capitol. Mario Diaz-Balart Participants will include Read More

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Jersey Shore Cast Must Get Medical Clearance Before Coming to Miami

By Kyle Munzenrieder at 15 March, 2010, 2:21 pm

​So Jersey Shore is officially coming to South Beach for season two, but before the cast mates arrive, they’ll have to undergo a series of medical tests.We’re not sure if it’s for our safety … Continue reading “Jersey Shore Cast Must Get Medical Clearance Read More

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