Stories with 'Miami' tag

In the city, off the grid

Almost half a century ago, Ray Chasser bought a small piece of land in Little Haiti that was just big enough for him to play volleyball and have a garden. Today, Earth ‘n’ Us Farm is a three-acre tropical oasis with three organic gardens, a rentable treehouse, and lots of exotic animals.  They’re all rescues, […]

/ May 31, 2019

How can Miami become more resilient? The Resilient 305 strategy has dozens of suggestions

The Resilient 305 strategy is an effort to help Miami become more resilient, to address the climate crisis, and to make sure those plans include a diverse mix of people.

/ May 29, 2019

Get to know Lance, the new director of The New Tropic

Lance Dixon is a Miami native, who is moving from the role of storytelling producer to become director of The New Tropic.

/ May 28, 2019

How can Miami residents help preserve Little Haiti’s culture? We put together some tips

A reader asked how folks in Miami can help preserve Little Haiti culture as development picks up in the area. We put together a few recommendations.

/ May 23, 2019

How black curators are reshaping and reframing Memorial Day Weekend

Alexis Brown, founder of Social Xchange, is one of several local curators of color hoping to reshape the narrative around Memorial Day Weekend in Miami.

/ May 23, 2019

It all started with a rotting papaya: A look inside Miami’s Center for Subtropical Affairs

The Center for Subtropical Affairs is an urban garden that looks to educate the Miami community on urban agriculture, science, mycology, and much more.

/ May 21, 2019

Debunking “Let’s Ask an Asian” and helping Miami be more diverse

Local speaker and educator Tony Delarosa thinks discussions around the Asian experience in Miami are on the right track but can definitely be improved.

/ May 21, 2019

It started with a train wreck: Here’s the story behind the Miami Showmen’s Association Rest

Many of SoFlo’s former circus and carnival performers are buried in one spot near North Miami Beach, the Miami Showmen’s Association Rest.

/ May 8, 2019

What’s up in Little Havana: Life House

THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Little Havana THE PLACE: Life House Hotel is Little Havana’s first boutique hotel, and it’s not just for travelers. It’s for locals who want to live like they travel here. The courtyard feels more like a backyard with its plants, hammock, and edible garden. The cafe, Parcela, offers a modern take on Latin cuisine—inspired […]

/ May 8, 2019

What are your questions about Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood?

Got questions about Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood? Submit them and we’ll dig for the answers.

/ May 7, 2019