Tag: COVID19
Curfew forces Miami bars and restaurants to close early for New...
Workers and patrons of Miami Beach’s bars and restaurants said a curfew in effect since Nov. 5 is eating into their profits and fun,...
Florida’s university pandemic response ramps up for spring
As they head into spring semester, universities throughout Florida are looking to increased testing and reporting measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
With the...
Students home for the holidays survived the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the college experience for students across the country. It has been a difficult semester with online classes, not many...
Noche Buena during the pandemic will be “un poco diferente”
As COVID-19 makes its way to the new year, many Hispanics in South Florida are being forced to re-evaluate if and how they will...
How bands Big City Dogs, Crazy Fingers and Spam Allstars cope...
Rick Smith was celebrating the tenth anniversary of his band, the Big City Dogs, when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic last March. He is...
North Miami Avenue Church of God celebrating Christmas virtually
The North Miami Avenue Church of God would be normally filled this time of year with families gathered for the different events and services...
Laid off college students pivot to online businesses
In the wake of mass unemployment and in-home quarantine, some South Florida college students are increasingly looking to start their own businesses.
Daniela Cadena is...
The Latin Chamber’s partnership with Doral blossoms despite the pandemic
In August, influential Hispanic business group CAMACOL expanded its services in west Miami-Dade in a collaborative venture with the City of Doral. Four months...
The Miami Selfie Museum is fun and safe despite the pandemic
The streets of Wynwood have a new museum with creative backdrops to enjoy. The Miami Selfie Museum has been one of the only museums...
Bicycling surges during pandemic. “The demand exceeds the supply”
The Miami Beach Bicycle Center on 5th St. is a South Beach institution. In 1977, Jack Ruiz established the business, which was later handed...