“This is my mission:” New World Symphony’s new artistic director ready for his first season

by Miami Herald in From the Miami Herald

Stéphane Denève might be alone in this opinion, but he thinks summer break is too long. The world renowned conductor is on the heels of…

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Meet the Miami native and Immaculata-La Salle alum who now has a senior White House role

by Miami Herald in Features, From the Miami Herald, Miami Liftoff, Profiles

Liberty City native Erica Loewe pictured on the runway. A graduate of Immaculata-La Salle High School, Loewe was recently promoted to the White House’s new…

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To preserve grand past, Vizcaya ramps up for a growing risk to Miami’s future: Climate change

by Miami Herald in Features, From the Miami Herald

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens (photo by Robin Hill) Built on the edge of Biscayne Bay about 100 years ago, the lavish Italian renaissance-inspired Vizcaya Museum…

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Cuban-American female immigrant beats long odds to become influential Miami leader, heralded U.S. entrepreneur

by Brett Graff in Draft, Features, From the Miami Herald, Profiles

Aida Levitan When Aida Levitan arrived in Miami in 1961 at the age of 13, she was alone and penniless because even the gold earrings…

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From tomato farmer to UM fan to quest to ‘cure the incurable,’ Paul DiMare lived full life

by Miami Herald in Features, From the Miami Herald, SocialMiami Remembers

Paul and Swanee DiMare at Gala in the Garden Future first-round NFL Draft pick Alonzo Highsmith first met Paul DiMare in the early 1980s when…

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