OnMiamiFLA.com -

Florida House speaker learned early work lesson

Published Feb. 22, 2011 at 2:52 p.m.

When teenager Dean Cannon wanted a car in the mid-1980s, his parents told him he'd have to pay for it himself. So he partnered with his grandfather, who owned a farm near Plant City, growing 10 acres of mustard greens and splitting the profits ...

Read

Post Talkback

What A Difference A Few Days Make At Babalu

Published Feb. 22, 2011 at 2:15 p.m.

February 8, 2011: Babalu Managing Editor Alberto de la Cruz pens what some might consider to be a tribute post to a recent Cuban immigrant blogger that he had the distinct pleasure of lunching with. Listen ... Last week I had the pleasure of having lunch with Ernesto Morales Licea, and as Cubans are wont to do, we attempted to solve all of Cuba’s problems over a meal and a couple of beers. Ernesto is the founder of the blog El Pequeño Hermano, and its English version, The Little Brother. He

Read

Post Talkback

Marlins, Food for the Poor help rebuild Haiti

Published Feb. 22, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.

The Florida Marlins may be getting a new home in Little Havana, but the ball club is also helping to build homes in Haiti. The Marlins and Food for the Poor are building a 25-home complex in Cap-Haitien ...

Read

Post Talkback

Eason leads Dillard against No. 1 Dwyer

Published Feb. 22, 2011 at 5:25 a.m.

Those who know Dillard’s rugged 6-5 forward Jeremiah Eason best attribute a new lease on life for a more outgoing personality and career-best senior season ...

Read

Post Talkback