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The Miami Herald reports that “Carlos G. Bertonatti struck cyclist Christopher Lecanne with a silver Volkswagen Jetta on the Rickenbacker Causeway on (Jan. 17). Lecanne’s crushed bike was reportedly dragged for blocks before the driver was stopped by police in Key Biscayne.” Bertonatti has been charged with numerous crimes, including DUI manslaughter. He posted [...]
The Blue Moon Regatta will take place on Saturday, January 2 at Oleta River State Park in North Miami. The stand-up paddleboard (SUP) and kayak race is presented by ARK Boards and Blue Moon Outdoor Center. Events include a 4-Mile Race, Relay Race, Kids Division and Fun Race. Prizes and Trophies are awarded to [...]
Made In Queens was directed by Joe Stevens and Nicolas Randall. The ninth annual Bicycle Film Festival, presented by 42BELOW, makes its debut in Miami from Dec. 10 to 12. Originating in New York City, according to a statement, “the festival adds Miami to its roster of 39 cities, lending its voice to the most powerful [...]
Neptune Society, which is based in Plantation and operates off Miami, is getting into the holiday spirit by partnering with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Neptune Society specializes in cremation services. All of its offices across the United States are participating in the program. Dion Joannou, the company’s CEO, said in a [...]
The Sun Sentinel’s Nick Sortal, who moonlights as a triathlete in his personal life, wrote an article about support groups for marathoners and half-marathoners. “As South Florida runners train for a slew of events — there are eight half-marathons, starting this Saturday through March 7 — many point to their support systems,” Sortal [...]
The Miami/Fort Lauderdale Affiliate of Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure reports that 18,990 individuals, including more than 900 breast cancer survivors, participated in the 14th annual race on Oct. 17. This set a record. According to a statement from the organization, “The number of participants at this year’s event also made it the largest [...]
All-terrain vehicle owners in South Florida for years have wanted open land to ride, without hassle. Now Miami-Dade Park And Recreation Department planners believe they’ve found just the spot, reports the Miami Herald. “Supporters insist the proposed 1,608-acre park — just north of Tamiami Trail at the Collier-Miami-Dade line — will do the Everglades more good than [...]
On Oct. 8 Miami’s City Commission approved a cycling master plan, a first for the city. According to the Herald, “the blueprint is designed for gradual implementation over 20 years, as roads are resurfaced, and the needed work — mainly striping and signage — is relatively inexpensive. The aim is to have an interconnected network [...]
Editor’s note: Jesse Cors works at Liquid Surf and Sail’s Fort Lauderdale store and wrote about its recent SUP race. —– On Aug. 30 a high quality of paddlers showed up for the fifth race of the Hobie Stand-Up Paddleboard Series, which is sponsored by Liquid Surf and Sail. Previous winners Packet Casey and Roray Kam [...]
FoxNews.com recently showcased “The World’s 10 Hottest Female Athletes,” and six of the women are from South Florida. In order of appearance, they are tennis player Serena Williams, who lives in Palm Beach Gardens; tennis player Anna Kournikova, who lives in South Beach; beach volleyball player Gabrielle Reece, who lived in Miami Beach for [...]
