Another new Walmart proposed for South Dade
Walmart wants to build another Supercenter in South Miami-Dade, this one at Southwest 288th Street and 137th Avenue, near Homestead Air Reserve Base. The site is in unincorporated South Dade, and the South Bay Community Council is scheduled to consider a zoning change to accommodate the store. County planners have recommended the board approve the […]
Rothstein’s Fort Lauderdale mansion fetches $5.1 million
The Fort Lauderdale mansion that became the centerpiece of Ponzi schemerScott Rothstein’s self-described “rock star lifestyle” sold this week for $5.1 million. A “quiet, private person” who does not want to be identified made the purchase, said Tim Elmes, a real estate agent wth Douglas Ellman Florida. The home originally listed for $6 million. Rothstein’s […]
Cyber-spying on the rise
When Linda Trottman’s husband landed a promotion at his company, a co-worker congratulated her on it a few days later. Trottman says she hadn’t even realized her colleague monitored her husband’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional-networking site, where he had posted his new title. “It hit me that he was targeting my husband’s previous position,” […]
In Florida, women’s pay still not equal to men’s
Working women in Florida make 80 cents for every $1 paid to men, according to a report Tuesday based on U.S. Census data. That puts Florida 11th among all states in women’s pay equity, according to the ranking by the National Partnership for Women & Families. The top-ranked state is Vermont, where women are paid […]
Norwegian Getaway latest in series of new cruise ships set to sail from Miami
A parade of new ships is set to sail from Miami, with the latest to be announced Tuesday. After a lull that ended in the summer of 2010, new cruise ships keep lining up to call Miami home. The latest announcement is expected Tuesday, when Norwegian Cruise Line is set to officially reveal that its […]
Sales of Miami Marlins merchandise off to a strong start
Apparently no one wants to be the only fan in the stands wearing an old Florida Marlins jersey. Sales of Miami Marlins shirts, jerseys and hats at the first three games in the new ballpark eclipsed total sales last season, said Sean Flynn, senior vice president of marketing for the Marlins. “The fans have fallen […]
South Florida’s dollar stores growing into competition for Walgreens, CVS
While many retailers have struggled to stay afloat in a tough economy, South Florida’s dollar stores chains have been steadily growing to compete with drug store chains. In South Florida, dollar store chains have big plans for expansion and remodeling stores. The discount companies are revamping stores to include larger food sections, health and beauty […]
IBM chooses Miami for prestigious SmartCamp
Only two cities in the country — Miami and New York City — were chosen for this prestigious regional event in the technology startup world. SmartCamp KickStart Miami, with the theme of healthcare, will take place May 15 at Florida International University. The event will include a competition of startups in the healthcare space, keynote […]
S. Florida sign company builds on its success
Jeff and Jim Adinolfe are feeling pretty good about the little company they started 20 years ago in Lake Worth. They can look back on their work — including on opening day at the Miami Marlins ballpark — to see they’ve come a long way. Their company, Atlas Sign Industries, designed, built and installed the […]
Apple ratchets up App Store security
iOS and iTunes users have been bumping into new and stricter security measures as they use their accounts. The new security demands, apparently implemented yesterday, have been asking users to choose three security questions and answers that are then required to download a new app from the App Store. A backup e-mail address is also […]
Delinquent mortgages fall in South Florida
Lenders in South Florida continue to see a decline in homeowners late in paying their mortgages as South Floridians are among the nation’s leaders in getting loan modifications. Bank of America, which is hosting a free homeowner assistance event this weekend in Miami Beach, has seen the number of homeowners at least 60 days late […]
Google’s Project Glass: How much will glasses cost?
Google on Wednesday unveiled its “Project Glass,” augmented reality glasses that will be able to display chats, maps and more. The Verge says that it seems like the glasses are “past the concept phase.” Speaking to [Nick] Bilton, someone who has used the glasses said, “They let technology get out of your way. If I […]
3 hospitals rapped for McDonald’s in lobby
South Florida’s three largest hospitals came under fire Tuesday for letting McDonald’ssell burgers and fries on their premises, a few floors from where they perform heart surgery and treat sick children. The nonprofit consumer group Corporate Accountability International sent letters to Broward General Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Jackson Memorial […]
iPic Theater taking shape in Boca Raton
The unique look of the new iPic Theater in Mizner Park is turning heads. The upscale movie theater set to open in May is still under construction. But the exterior is starting to take shape. A deep cherry wood frame covers one corner of the building. Several brightly colored and uniquely designed mosaic tiles decorate […]
Instagram and the Zuckerbergian plan for global conquest
If we needed another reminder that Hollywood and history often have an arm’s length association, consider the Mark Zuckerberg who Aaron Sorkin created in “The Social Network.” That celluloid Zuckerberg was a callow nebbish who didn’t really know what Facebook ought to be and needed Sean Parker to get him to think seriously about the […]
South Florida couples spending more on weddings as businesses vow to keep costs low
Heather Yurovsky, 28, recently got married at the Grove Isle Hotel, determined to have her dream wedding, complete with an enormous cake, a nine-piece band, fireworks, crystal candelabras and a sit-down dinner. But as both the anticipated and unexpected costs piled up — there was that sound system for the ceremony and her hotel room […]
South Florida home-building on the way back
New home construction is on the rise by luxury home builder Toll Brothers at the Parkland Golf and Country Club. Last year Broward had 949 starts, up 19 percent from the year before. Susan Stocker, Sun Sentinel (Susan Stocker, Sun Sentinel / April 5, 2012) Buyers looking for a brand new home are likely to […]
Miami’s Cuban Guys fast food restaurant offers traditional favorites
Jorge Llapur wants to take the Cuban frita to the masses in South Florida. Welcome to Cuban Guys, where the seasoned hamburger patty comes topped with fried shoestring potatoes on a toasted Cuban bun. It’s served in a stylish red, white and blue fast-food setting, at a bargain price of $3.50. Llapur and his partners […]
DEA inspects 6 Walgreens in oxycodone probe
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said on Friday it is inspecting six Walgreens pharmacies and its distribution center in Florida, after the agency noticed a jump in purchases of the highly addictive pain killer oxycodone. The DEA issued inspection warrants on Wednesday to Walgreens’ distribution center in Jupiter and to stores in Hudson, Port Richey, […]
Lauderdale maritime school trains cruise ship staff to fight fires at sea
Two recent fires aboard cruise ships raise the question of how crews are prepared to battle potentially fatal blazes at sea. Schools like the Resolve Maritime Academy in Fort Lauderdale make it their mission to train seafarers for such events. Its firefighting and marine safety courses are designed to equip ship crew with the know-how […]