December 18, 2006

Miami Beach City Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez, Commissioner Michael Góngora, Commissioner Richard Steinberg, Commissioner Jerry Libbin, State Representative Luis Garcia Jr., Frank “Santa” Pintado and Luis Salon

UNIDAD of Miami Beach and Standard Parking Annual “Toy Day” Colossal Success, Over 700 Kids Get Toys
Miami Beach December 2006 - Wow! What a day. The kids were lined up around the block waiting to see what Santa had for them. The smiles were incredible. You will see for yourself as you go through the pictures. I highly recommend that you look at them all as the good feeling you will receive will be amazing.... more Posted 12/17/2006 9:30 pm

Miami Beach’s North End Police Crack Down on Crack
Miami Beach December 2006 - In November, a small group of community-involved, North Beach residents began meeting with the Miami Beach Police Department. Residents, representing numerous neighborhoods in North Beach, began sharing concerns of gang related activity, a growing problem of drug use and sales on the streets in the business district, beachfronts and dune area in the North Beach community. One anonymous resident actually sent ... more Posted 12/17/2006 9:30 pm

Is It Time To Find A New Parks Director For Miami Beach?
Miami Beach December 2006 - It made me mad and sad to read Mrs. Gabriella Baglio’s letter to the editor in one of our local print news papers and I would like to tell her and others that what she wrote wasn’t always so on Miami Beach, Up until the time the more politically than recreationally oriented Mr. Kevin Smith arrived from ... more Posted 12/17/2006 9:30 pm


Miami Beach’s Lightning Cheerleaders Bring Home the State Trophy
Miami Beach December 2006 - On December 2, 2006, the City of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation’s Lightning Cheerleaders brought home yet another first place trophy. The 19 girls coached by former cheerleaders Bianca Behar and Michelle Comptis traveled to St. Petersburg, Florida on December 1st to compete in the annual Florida Police Athletic League (PAL) State Cheerleading Competition. The cheerleaders awed the crowd with an amazing routine that included a cheer and dance combination in which they jumped,... more Posted 12/17/2006 9:30 pm

What do we know about the real St. Nicholas?
Miami Beach December 2006 - He was born to wealthy parents in the city of Patara about 270 A.D. He was still young when his mother and father died and left him a fortune. ... more Posted 12/17/2006 9:30 pm



Chanukah is an eight day holiday which begins on the 25th day of the month of Kislev
Miami Beach December 2006 - Every year between the end of November and the end of December, Jewish people around the world celebrate the holiday of Chanukah, the Festival of Lights. Chanukah begins on the 25th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev ... more Posted 12/17/2006 9:30 pm

Kwanzaa, The Newest Winter Holiday
Miami Beach December 2006 - Kwanzaa draws from the cultures of various African peoples, and is celebrated by millions of Africans throughout the world African community.... more Posted 12/17/2006 9:30 pm

Dr. Maulana Karenga The Creator of The Holiday Kwanzaa
Miami Beach December 2006 - It seems the founder of Kwanzaa wasn’t any more ethical than those who sung its praises. In fact, at the same time Al Sharpton was glorifying the new holiday, its creator was sitting in a California prison for torturing two black women who were members of the United Slaves, a black nationalist cult he had founded... more Posted 12/17/2006 9:30 pm

Arts at St. Johns Recognized For Its Accomplishments
Miami Beach December 2006 - The Arts at St. Johns, beginning its 8th year of arts programming, has been recognized for its achievements by the Miami Beach Cultural Affairs and by a grant from Commissioner Sally Heyman.... more Posted 12/17/2006 9:30 pm

10 Most Wanted, Miami Beach December 2006
Miami Beach December 2006 - This Ten Most Wanted Bulletin is published on a monthly basis. Citizens should CALL the Miami Beach Police Department upon observing or obtaining any information on these fugitives. Citizens should NEVER ATTEMPT TO ARREST OR DETAIN ... more Posted 12/04/2006 1:00 am

Fun Stuff, Jokes, Pictures and Other Off The Wall Things
If you have anything that you think belongs in this weekly column, please send it to us. If we use it we will give you credit if you would like. Life is too much fun to be always taken seriously . . . more Posted 12/17/2006 9:30 pm

News Briefs, Meetings and Events for December 18 - January 31, 2007
If you have any news briefs, Meeting Notices or events. Please send your information to briefs@citydebate.com Pictures are welcome. This section is published on Sundays only for the following week so please send your copy in advance. We only publish items related to Miami Beach, Bay Harbor Islands, North Bay Village, Surfside, Fisher Island, Bal Harbour and Indian Creek Village... more Posted 12/17/2006 9:30 pm
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