/miami-stories Miami Stories en-US WLRN Mon, 29 Jul 2019 21:28:28 GMT /miami-stories/2019-07-29/miami-dade-program-helps-people-expunge-or-seal-their-records In Florida, people charged with certain crimes can apply to have their records sealed or expunged. The vast majority of eligible people, however, don’t… Mon, 29 Jul 2019 21:28:28 GMT /miami-stories/2019-07-29/miami-dade-program-helps-people-expunge-or-seal-their-records /miami-stories/2017-02-10/rene-gueits-feels-the-love-year-round-one-salsa-lover-shares-his-miamistory Rene Gueits was born and raised in Miami and grew up listening and dancing to salsa music at family parties. Much like his family, he is a gifted dancer.… Fri, 10 Feb 2017 13:45:34 GMT /miami-stories/2017-02-10/rene-gueits-feels-the-love-year-round-one-salsa-lover-shares-his-miamistory Lisann Ramos /miami-stories/2017-01-19/the-lee-boys-play-their-sacred-steel-alvin-lee-shares-his-miamistory Alvin Lee is the leader of the sacred steel ensemble, The Lee Boys. He is a vocalist and guitarist for the band, although he can play a variety of… Fri, 20 Jan 2017 03:39:23 GMT /miami-stories/2017-01-19/the-lee-boys-play-their-sacred-steel-alvin-lee-shares-his-miamistory Lisann Ramos /miami-stories/2017-01-05/a-good-alligator-wrestler-never-hurts-the-animal-rocky-jim-jr-shares-his-miamistory Rocky Jim Jr. has been an alligator wrestler for over 31 years. He learned from his father, Rocky Jim Sr., and comes from a family of alligator wrestlers:… Fri, 06 Jan 2017 03:42:23 GMT /miami-stories/2017-01-05/a-good-alligator-wrestler-never-hurts-the-animal-rocky-jim-jr-shares-his-miamistory Lisann Ramos /miami-stories/2016-12-29/what-would-you-miss-if-you-left-miami For some South Floridians, living within the boundaries of the 305 means being immersed in a mezcla of culture and an abundance of Central and South… Thu, 29 Dec 2016 21:23:24 GMT /miami-stories/2016-12-29/what-would-you-miss-if-you-left-miami /miami-stories/2016-09-13/one-dish-one-story-mole-with-oscar “When you cook Latin American dishes in Miami, you are basically up against all Latin American grandmothers and that’s very tough,” says Oscar del Rivero,… Tue, 13 Sep 2016 22:08:33 GMT /miami-stories/2016-09-13/one-dish-one-story-mole-with-oscar Mareike Aden /miami-stories/2016-08-22/one-dish-one-story-quesadillas-with-barbara When Barbara looks out of the left window of the food truck she can see the ocean. Since February this year, she has been working at the same silver food… Mon, 22 Aug 2016 21:54:07 GMT /miami-stories/2016-08-22/one-dish-one-story-quesadillas-with-barbara Mareike Aden /miami-stories/2016-08-16/one-dish-one-story-medovik-with-yuri “Starting all over again is hard,” Yuri says. “But the sun, the blue sky and the optimistic people here in South Florida help a lot.” Yuri is certain:… Wed, 17 Aug 2016 03:09:47 GMT /miami-stories/2016-08-16/one-dish-one-story-medovik-with-yuri Mareike Aden /miami-stories/2016-06-14/miami-dade-animal-services-center-gets-an-upgrade-in-size-and-location Tails wagged and ribbons were cut at Miami-Dade’s new $15 million dollar Animal Services shelter in Doral, on Monday. The opening ceremony featured… Tue, 14 Jun 2016 22:32:17 GMT /miami-stories/2016-06-14/miami-dade-animal-services-center-gets-an-upgrade-in-size-and-location Amanda Rabines /miami-stories/2016-04-05/talented-childrens-dress-designer-makes-a-name-for-herself This story, as told by Dr.Richard Epstein and Dr. Gil Epstein, is part of an oral history series.Every mother who wanted to buy her daughter a stunning… Tue, 05 Apr 2016 14:54:03 GMT /miami-stories/2016-04-05/talented-childrens-dress-designer-makes-a-name-for-herself Lisann Ramos