St. Thomas Names Replacement After Rebel Coach’s Ouster

St. Thomas Aquinas High School announced the hiring of a new boys’ basketball coach in an email to parents Monday, less than a week after ousting Ed Nelson for bucking the administration’s demands. “Effective starting Monday December 23, 2019, Julius Sandi will be the Head Basketball Coach for St. Thomas…

St. Thomas Aquinas Fired Coach for Benching Principal’s Grandson

St. Thomas Aquinas High (STA) fired its boys’ basketball coach for not giving more playing time to the school principal’s grandson, a letter to the Archdiocese of Miami charges. The letter, written by Nick Sortal, an assistant coach for STA’s junior varsity team, outlines how first-year varsity coach Ed Nelson was pressured…

Florida Petition to Legalize Marijuana Dies From Lack of Signatures

It was a valiant effort, but one of Florida’s front-running petition drives to legalize recreational marijuana will not be on the 2020 ballot, owing to a lack of signatures. Regulate Florida, which sought to govern cannabis in a similar fashion to alcohol, announced yesterday it didn’t have nearly enough support…

The Yard in Wilton Manors Is a True Retro Urban Oasis

Visitors stumble upon this hidden enclave while hunting down the Alchemist, one of the area’s most popular coffee shops. Just finding it, tucked away on NE 13th Avenue in Wilton Manors, feels bizarre. Driving on a residential street past ’60s-era ranch houses, you’re convinced your GPS has led you astray, and then a gate appears, hinting at something special past it.

The Seven Best Things to Do in South Florida This Weekend

I noticed an interesting holiday card in a store the other day. Regarding Santa Claus, it said: “He sees you when you’re drinking.” Apparently, even Hallmark has something to say around the time when holiday cheer turns into SantaCon. Enjoy the holiday season. But if you want to forget about…

The Six Best Things To Do in South Florida This Weekend

The weather outside got frightfully cold this week – even Floridians must endure the occasional cold snap. But the chilly nights won’t last. And unlike the folks up north, who are feeling the true wrath of winter, we in South Florida have plenty of options for things to do beyond…