This month as we explore West Kendall, we asked you to let us know your questions about the neighborhood and we got some great ones. Now, you get to vote on which one we should dig into from these three choices:

“What happened to Don Carters?” -Alejandro Gonzalez

“Where is the name ‘West Kendall’ from and it is legally defined? What are the official boundaries? Did the residents vote on its name?” -Anonymous

“What is there to do in West Kendall? Are there any political clubs or organizations? How can residents get more involved?” -Bibi P

So which one should it be? Vote here.

Over the next few weeks, we’re bringing you some important info on women’s health and wellness. With St. Patrick’s Day coming up this weekend, we wanted to focus first on women and alcohol. Plenty of people see this holiday as an excuse to binge drink green beer and Guinness.

While it may seem harmless if done only every once in a while, Dr. Ian Del Conde, a cardiovascular specialist at Baptist Health, says that even one night of binge drinking (four or more drinks on one occasion, for women) can elevate your blood pressure. Elevated blood pressure is the main risk factor for stroke.

Not to kill your buzz, but a recent study shows that moderate drinking (one drink per night for women) can be harmful for your health. Because women tend to weigh less than men and have a lower percentage of water in their bodies, the physical effects of alcohol consumption are worse for women than than they are for men.

We all know that alcohol can cause liver damage, but women are also at higher risk for alcohol-related heart disease than men. Women who drink moderately also have an increased risk of breast cancer as compared with women who don’t drink.

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the misuse of alcohol may also cause brain damage “more quickly in women than in men.”

As Baptist Health neurologist Dr. Sergio Jaramillo explains, alcohol impacts the brain’s neurotransmitters, which have a role in your decision-making process.

“These effects are short term,” Jaramillo said “But over time, there is also evidence of a long-term impact on this part of the brain which can change our behavior.”

So when you’re celebrating that .05% Irish heritage that came back on your DNA test this weekend, consider how that second Guinness might affect you in the long-term. After all, toasting with “Sláinte” actually means, “To your good health.”

🍍WELLNESS TIP: On Saturday, our friends to the north (Hi Ft. Lauderdale!) are having a Shamrock Run. The race is 4 miles and starts downtown at Huizenga Plaza.

PRODUCED BY THE NEW TROPIC CREATIVE STUDIO WITH BAPTIST HEALTH

Yup, there’s always a Miami connection. At least one of the dozens of wealthy parents indicted and accused of bribing and misleading college admissions departments to get slots for their kids at prestigious schools is from the 305. Investor Robert Zangrillo was charged with conspiracy to bribe staffers in the University of Southern California’s athletic department to secure a spot for his daughter. Zangrillo isn’t much of a household name unlike the controversial project he’s invested in: the Magic City Innovation District in Little Haiti. (Miami Herald)

You say he’s just a friend. After reports that Gov. Ron DeSantis got a free ride to New York courtesy of the state Republican party and an Aventura businessman, he claimed yesterday that there was no wrongdoing. The governor flew with Jeffrey Soffer on the SoFlo billionaire’s plane back last month, which raised some eyebrows and questions over whether or not DeSantis was skirting state ethics rules and a ban on gifts from lobbyists. He says he knew Soffer before and that everything was “done through the proper legal channels.” (Tampa Bay Times)

Not just fun and games. While a lot of attention on legalizing smokable medical marijuana has focused on potentially booming business and 4/20 jokes, the stakes are much higher for Florida’s seniors. Experts have pointed to medical marijuana’s benefits in treating conditions like glaucoma, Parkinson’s disease, and other illnesses facing the state’s seniors. But the elderly are still struggling to access a potential solution for their pains because of the long road to expanding access to medical weed. (Miami Herald)

“A relationship we’ve all had.” While “Roma” didn’t take home the Best Picture award at last month’s Oscars, it did win a few major awards and the celebration of the film extended all the way to the 305. South Florida domestic workers and caretakers said they appreciated the film’s showcase of someone in their position, and especially the way it humanized the relationships these employees forge with the families for which they cook and clean. (WLRN)

Taking it to the next level? Folks looking to bypass the gridlock on the southbound Palmetto may find some relief in the form of newly-proposed toll lanes that would be elevated above regularly-flowing traffic on the expressway. The $1 billion plan would create express lanes that would extend from State Road 836 south to the Don Shula Expressway. (Miami Herald)

CHEERS TO THE COMMISH

Before we go we wanted to give a quick shout out to Eric Díaz-Padrón, who was sworn in as the newest commissioner in the city of West Miami last Monday. At 23, the University of Miami law school student is the youngest commissioner in West Miami history, and the youngest elected official in the county.

– The New Tropic