Broward doesn’t plan to sit out of Super Bowl

As the Miami Dolphins push Miami-Dade County to raise hotel taxes in pursuit of Super Bowl 50, Broward County’s tourism industry may be fighting for some home-field advantage.Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is pledging to base future championships in Miami-Dade if his proposed financing plan gets approved, and he has come close to apologizing for the central role Broward played...

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Election reform, bridge repairs top Miami-Dade Commission agenda

Miami-Dade commissioners are expected Wednesday to urge the state legislature to allow Election Day voters to drop off their absentee ballots at their local precincts, and ask the mayor to identify funding to repair and upgrade the county’s 203 bridges. Returning absentee ballots to local precincts was one of 13 recommendations in a report by an Election Advisory Group that...

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Worn Out? Stars Step Out in Same Style

Shailene Woodley vs. Gemma Arterton Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters star Gemma Arterton sported this black Stella McCartney tuxedo jumpsuit to the British Fashion Awards -- a look that has already been worn by The Descendants breakout star Shailene Woodley to the 2012 MTV Movie Awards. Both paired the designer...

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Sen. Golden backs Lhota for mayor

The dean of New York City’s Republican elected officials is backing Joe Lhota for mayor, The Post has learned.“I’m a Lhota guy. Joe Lhota is the only guy who has a chance to win,” said state Sen. Martin Golden (R-Brooklyn).And Golden predicted that most — if not all — of the city’s eight elected GOP lawmakers will end up supporting Lhota.“A lot of the elected...

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Remote employees require care to feel like part of the team

Working from home, hundreds of miles away from your boss, may sound like a perk, but that’s not always the case.Ken Condren remembers the moment when he experienced the frustration his remote employees face. He was working from home, participating in a conference call and heard a side conversation going on, but had no idea what was being said. “I felt so out of the loop,”...

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‘Animal walk’ to help rescue groups find homes for pets

When Laurie Hoffman decided to foster Gracie, a 3-year-old mixed toy greyhound who was found running in the streets and getting caught in the grates of a bridge in downtown Miami, she didn’t expect to keep her.But she couldn’t help it.“Many of us have gotten to a point in our lives where we want to give back. We want to be able to help others who can’t help themselves,” said...

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Google's stock price breaks $800 for 1st time

SAN FRANCISCO — Google's stock price topped $800 for the first time Tuesday amid renewed confidence in the company's ability to reap steadily higher profits from its dominance of Internet search and prominence in the increasingly important mobile device market.The milestone comes more than five years after Google's shares initially hit $700. Not long after...

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Sign up for Feb. 21 Miami Herald Small Business Forum featuring Zumba’s CEO, 4 interactive panels

Prepare your best pitch for the Miami Herald’s Small Business Forum on Thursday, Feb. 21, at the south campus of our sponsor, Florida International University.In addition to how-to panels and inspirational stories from successful entrepreneurs, our annual small business forum will include interactive opportunities with experts to learn about financing options and polish your...

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Leader of Coconut Grove school to be honored

After 45 years of educating children at Vanguard School of Coconut Grove, Director John Havrilla will retire. His life’s work of helping over 3,000 students with varying learning difficulties will be celebrated at the school’s upcoming annual gala.Havrilla and four other teachers from Vanguard School in Pennsylvania opened the Miami school with just 13 students in 1968. Along...

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Mindy McCready Death Marks Fifth Celebrity Rehab Fatality

Mindy McCready's tragic death on Sunday makes her the fifth Celebrity Rehab patient to have died after appearing on the show. So, how did the show's leader, Dr. Drew, react to the recent news?The celebrity doctor told Buzz Feed in part: "I am deeply saddened by this awful news. My heart goes out to Mindy's family and children. She is a lovely woman who will be missed by many. Although I have not treated...

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