Biscayne National Park

The Coral Nursery Club, which was organized in 1993 ... Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission also are concerned. In a recent letter to the Miami Herald, Kenneth W. Wright, the commission's vice chairman, wrote that the plan would "severely ...  

 

Biscayne National Park is a national treasure and home to the third largest coral reef tract in the world, which is made up of the Florida Keys and Caribbean Islands. Unfortunately, the park has been over stressed and overfished for several decades.  

The May 8 letter from Kenneth W. Wright, vice chairman of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Balance is key for Biscayne National Park, is in my opinion very biased and wrong. I’ve lived in Miami over 30 years and in my ...  

The stunning two-story residence is an 8,163-square-foot designer ... and baths, all with open bay vistas. The breathtaking pool/spa and patio area is steps from the private, white sandy beach with full cabana, offering the ultimate in luxury ...  

It was in that role, representing the commission as its vice chair, that I testified recently before a congressional subcommittee reviewing the Biscayne National Park General Management Plan. We’re concerned about the recent proposal by the ...  

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is the state's appointed partner of Biscayne National Park, the marine sanctuary located just south of Miami. It was in that role, representing the Commission as its vice chair, that I testified this past ...  

Miami-Dade County officials said they have planned modifications of the roads to ensure cyclist safety. A second white line with vibratory ridges will be added to the bike lanes on the Rickenbacker Causeway’s three bridges, The Miami Herald reported.  

When Carlos Bertonatti slammed into cyclist Christophe LeCanne on the Rickenbacker Causeway in January 2010, killing the 44-year-old on the spot, advocates begged the County to make the bike lane...  

Key Biscayne real estate property options provide people with a great opportunity to become a part of one of the wealthiest communities within Miami today. PRLog (Press Release) - May 21, 2012 - If you have been thinking about where you are going to be ...  

 

Bank of America has sold the majority of the office space in the Biscayne Centre tower in North Miami at a 45 percent loss to its mortgage value. The bank (NYSE: BAC) seized the 143 units in the eight-story building, at 11900 Biscayne Blvd., in 2011 after foreclosing on 119 Partners’ $14.8 million mortgage. On May 2, Bank of America sold the units for $8.1 million to 11900 Biscayne LLC. The bank also provided a $6.48 million mortgage to the...  

A partnership that includes Michael Swerdlow and the Lefrak Organization won approval Wednesday night for a long-term lease on 190 acres in North Miami, where they have proposed a shopping mall, residences and other commercial uses. The site, known as ...  

Fishing NewsThe meeting is the latest in a series of steps the NMMA and other boating and fishing organizations have taken to preserve water access that the recreational boating and angling community has long enjoyed on Biscayne Bay. Others attending the meeting ...See all stories on this topic »  

North Miami's manager has received a $14.25 million offer and check for the purchase of 10 acres at the entrance to the Biscayne Landing site. However, city manager Stephen Johnson said he has returned the check from car dealership Prestige Imports because the city is currently negotiating the possibility of a long-term lease with Oleta Partners for the entire 190-acre Biscayne Landing site. Oleta Partners is led by developer Michael Swerdlow...  

It was in that role, representing the commission as its vice chairman, that I testified before a congressional subcommittee reviewing the Biscayne National Park general management plan. We are concerned about the recent proposal by the National ...  

A trip to Biscayne National Park in Florida is a trip the whole family can enjoy. I loved the swims and hikes that we went while visiting Biscayne National Park.Contributor: Adam WiselyPublished: Mar 22, 2012  

The Village of Key Biscayne has a new fire chief. The village sent a news release on Wednesday announcing that longtime Key Biscayne Resident and Deputy Fire Chief, Eric Lang, has been appointed to the position of Fire Chief and Emergency ...  

The sand is to go through extensive screening, filtering and washing within a five-story structure at the mine in Ortona to produce a high quality sand beach compatible sand product. The sand's size, texture and color is similar to what is now on Key ...  

The Key Biscayne Police Chief said the officer who was shot on Florida's Turnpike Thursday remained in critical but stable condition. Two people, a Key Biscayne police officer and an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, were taken to Memorial Regional Hospital after the shooting Thursday evening. "We pray it doesn't happen to us," Chief Charles Press said. "Very fortunate, it appears the wounds have missed all the vital organs." Key...  

MiamiHerald.comKey Biscayne officer shot on turnpike 'in a lot of pain'MiamiHerald.comOff-duty officer was shot in the jaw as part of a gunman's crime spree. By Daniel Chang and Walt Michot A Key Biscayne police officer shot in the face in a chaotic rampage on Florida's Turnpike is “in a lot of pain'' but recovering, according to the ...FBI seeks help on case of Florida's Turnpike gunmanmsnbc.comFla. officer in critical condition after...  

Getty At the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami (Key Biscayne), Victoria Azarenka's 2012 winning streak ended at 26 consecutive matches and 4 titles when she lost to Marion Bartoli of France 6-3 6-3 in the quarterfinals. Bartoli is now World #7 and when she is on, can beat any player on the WTA Tour and proved it on Wednesday, coming back from 1-3 down in the second set to rattle off 5 games and stun the World #1 and defending champion who was...  

The most prominent photo on her page is of a striped gray cat sleeping on a pillow. Real was in the news once before: October 2001, when she arrested Gregory Hemingway, the youngest son of writer Ernest Hemingway, walking naked on a Key Biscayne ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. - Two boys stood on the top row of the stadium, beautiful Biscayne Bay at their back and the worlds best tennis player down below, as they waved a sign in his support."Djokovic in the house," it read.From the youngsters remote ...  

The score was tied more than 90 minutes into a marathon second set Friday night when Novak Djokovic found himself involved in yet another grueling point. He hit 13 shots, all smacked aggressively from the backcourt, many landing within a foot or two of the baseline at the far end.  

Miami Beach police have concluded an investigation into allegations that an 8-year-old boy had been molested in a Biscayne Elementary School restroom and will not press charges. The investigation began March 23, when a student with autism told ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — Top-ranked Victoria Azarenka extended her winning streak to 24 matches Friday by beating Michaella Krajicek 6-3, 7-5 in the second round at the Sony Ericsson Open. Azarenka's streak began with her first match this year,...  

... A South Florida boat captain is facing grand theft charges for allegedly sinking an 80-foot yacht so he could collect the insurance money. State Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater said Thursday that 49-year-old Robert Figueredo was ...  

Miami-Dade police are investigating a bomb threat at a building on Biscayne Boulevard. The incident occurred about 2:30 p.m. at the Citibank building at 10800 Biscayne Blvd. Police said a man went into the building and told someone who was working there that he had placed a bomb somewhere in the building. That employee called police, and officers evacuated the 10-story building. Biscayne Boulevard was closed from Northwest 96th Street...  

Miami-Dade police are investigating a bomb threat at a building on Biscayne Boulevard. The incident occurred about 2:30 p.m. at the Citibank building at 10800 Biscayne Blvd. Police said a man went into the building and told someone who was working there that he had placed a bomb somewhere in the building. That employee called police, and officers evacuated the 10-story building. Biscayne Boulevard was closed from Northwest 96th Street...  

If you had a grandmother in Madrid, her kitchen might look like Rincon Escondido Café. The small spot meaning “hidden corner” in Spanish has an Old World feel. Pots and pans and strings of dried chiles dangle from beams, and antique cabinets are filled with jars of olives, artichokes and peaches.  

"This is more than just holding this guy accountable, said Lewis "Mike" Eidson, attorney for the family of Aaron Cohen, who was killed in February. "Aaron would have wanted us to use this to get the message across: let's learn to live together ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — Techno music rocked the stadium during a changeover then faded, the din replaced by the crowd's cheers as Andy Roddick took his position at the baseline, one game from a win over nemesis Roger Federer.  

“This is more than just holding this guy accountable, said Lewis “Mike” Eidson, attorney for the family of Aaron Cohen, who was killed in February. “Aaron would have wanted us to use this to get the message across: let’s learn to live ...  

The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, 455 Grand Bay Dr., fetes the full moon Saturday evening with a four-course menu and guided stargazing via tabletop telescopes. Cost is $60 ($90 with wine); reservations required; 305-365-4286. Slow Food Miami and ...  

Ultra Music Festival is taking it to the streets. Literally. A few blocks of northbound lanes on Biscayne Boulevard will be closed starting Thursday night through early Monday morning. Plan your...  

A potpourri of languages drifts from the intimate, raised booths inside, while Indian music videos on the flat-screen TV over the bar provide a rocking sitar soundtrack. Even the crush of people waiting for a table on a weekend night seems in ...  

Each year dozens of migrants tumble beneath the rumbling beast while running to grab a box car ladder. Like something out of a Stephen King horror movie, lucky survivors in the photos tell stories of the train trying to eat them alive as it ...  

Tequesta Indians who called Key Biscayne home named it “Bischiyano,” or “favorite path of the rising moon,” as it’s the best spot in Miami to watch a full moon rise over the Atlantic without the distraction of city lights. Cioppino restaurant at ...  

Like a page out of Architectural Digest, this tastefully appointed residence is in the most sought-after Key Biscayne building offering ocean and city skyline views. The condominium home features slate flooring, neutral colors, custom built-ins ...  

Deal Me In!Biscayne TimesTeeth whitening at a North Miami dentist. Pedicures by the handful, or rather, the footful. I admit it: If there's an e-mail for it and the service is in range of Miami Shores, I'm going to buy it. Why? Because my name is Jen, and I'm an addict -- to a ...  

Sales, special events, and more from the people who make Biscayne Times possibleBiscayne Times“Mother's Day is every day” are magic words throughout May at Herval Furniture's two showrooms (1730 Biscayne Blvd., 305-377-1221; or the company's glittering new space at 2650 NE 189th St., 305-935-4545). Speak those words for a 10% discount off ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, FL - MARCH 25: Venus Williams of the USA plays a forehand against Aleksandra Wozniak of Canada in their third round match at the Sony Ericsson Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 25, 2012 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (credit: Clive ...  

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KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — Two boys stood on the top row of the stadium, beautiful Biscayne Bay at their back and the world's best tennis player down below, as they waved a sign in his support. "Djokovic in the house," it read. From the youngsters' remote ...  

KEY BISCAYNE | Two boys stood on the top row of the stadium, beautiful Biscayne Bay at their back and the world's best tennis player down below, as they waved a sign in his support. "Djokovic in the house," it read. From the youngsters' remote ...  

Key Biscayne, Fla.: A marathon second set was all even in a tie-breaker on Friday night when Novak Djokovic found himself involved in yet another grueling point. He hit 13 shots, all smacked aggressively from the backcourt, many landing within a ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (WTW) — Maria Sharapova lost her serve in the final game of each set Saturday and again fell short in a bid for her first Sony Ericsson Open title, losing to Agnieszka Radwanska 7-5, 6-4. Sharapova, a three-time Grand Slam champion ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Florida — Maria Sharapova overcame 11 double faults Monday to beat Ekaterina Makarova 6-4, 7-6 (3) and become the first quarterfinalist at the Sony Ericsson Open. Sharapova, seeded No. 2, played for more than two hours in 85-degree sunshine.  

USA [HD] live stream online 2012. Watching live HD matches & other sporting events live online has never been more easy. Watch games from all around the world live on your PC! The Online TV Player is ideal for the frequent traveler in long ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) - Rafael Nadal's knee trouble has sidelined him again, and he hopes for a quick recovery to avoid missing any of the upcoming clay-court season. Nadal withdrew hours before the start of his semifinal Friday at the Sony Ericsson Open ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. -- The two finalists met at the net to shake hands, Maria Sharapova standing a head taller, even with her shoulders slumped in disappointment. She finished second again Saturday. Sharapova lost serve in the final game of each set and ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. -- Venus Williams looked weary Wednesday after winning three consecutive three-set matches, and she lost to Agnieszka Radwanska in the quarterfinals of the Sony Ericsson Open, 6-4, 6-1. The tournament was Williams' first since ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. -- Canadian Daniel Nestor and partner Max Mirnyi of Belarus lost the doubles final of the Sony Ericsson Open to India's Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic 3-6, 6-1, 10-8 on Saturday afternoon. With thunder rolling off ...  

Sharapova lost serve in the final game of each set and fell short in the latest bid for her first Sony Ericsson Open title, losing to Agnieszka Radwanska 7-5, 6-4. Sharapova, a three-time Grand Slam champion, is winless in four Key Biscayne finals.  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. - After winning three consecutive three-set matches to reach the quarterfinals, Venus Williams looked weary Wednesday as she lost6-4, 6-1 to Agnieszka Radwanska at the Sony Ericsson Open The tournament was Williams' first since the U.S ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, FLA. Rafael Nadal’s knee trouble has sidelined him again, and he hopes for a quick recovery to avoid missing any of the upcoming clay-court season. Nadal withdrew hours before the start of his semifinal Friday at the Sony Ericsson Open ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, FLA. (AP) - Maria Sharapova overcame 11 double-faults Monday to beat Ekaterina Makarova 6-4, 7-6 (3) and become the first quarterfinalist at the Sony Ericsson Open. Sharapova, seeded No. 2, played for more than two hours in 85-degree sunshine.  

Two boys stood on the top row of the stadium, beautiful Biscayne Bay at their back and the world's best tennis player down below, as they waved a sign in his support. "Djokovic in the house," it read.  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) - Serena Williams looked right at home, and not just because her purple dress matched the color of the court. Playing in her backyard tournament for the first time since 2009, the 5-time champion beat wild card Zhang Shuai 6-2, 6-3 ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, FLA.—Maria Sharapova lost her serve in the last game of each set and again fell short in a bid for her first Sony Ericsson Open title, losing the final to Agnieszka Radwanska 7-5, 6-4 on Saturday. Sharapova, a three-time Grand Slam champion ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. -- Top-ranked Victoria Azarenka lost for the first time this year when she was beaten by Marion Bartoli 6-3, 6-3 on Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the Sony Ericsson Open. Azarenka had won 26 consecutive matches, a streak that began at ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. -- Serena Williams advanced to the fourth round of the Sony Ericsson Open by beating Roberta Vinci 6-2, 6-1 Saturday. Williams dominated with her serve and played patiently from the baseline, winning a succession of long rallies.  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) – Venus Williams looked weary Wednesday after winning three consecutive three-set matches, and she lost to Agnieszka Radwanska in the quarterfinals of the Sony Ericsson Open, 6-4, 6-1. The tournament was Williams' first ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. -- Venus Williams sagged in the wooden changeover chair as if it were a cushy recliner, her head tilted back, her tank on empty. She rose slowly to play the final two games and lost both, but grinned as she walked to the exit ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. -- Unhappy about losing a point midway through the second set, Serena Williams stood near the backstop, gritted her teeth and swung her racket as hard as she could, as if trying to coax even more ferocity from her strokes. That hardly ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — The two finalists met at the net to shake hands, Maria Sharapova standing a head taller, even with her shoulders slumped in disappointment. She finished second again Saturday. Sharapova lost serve in the final game of ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. - Venus Williams sagged in the wooden changeover chair as if it were a cushy recliner, her head tilted back, her tank on empty. She rose slowly to play the final two games and lost both, but grinned as she walked to the exit ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. -- Serena Williams looked right at home, and not just because her purple dress matched the color of the court. Playing in her backyard tournament for the first time since 2009, the five-time champion beat wild card Zhang Shuai 6-2, 6-3 ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Florida (Reuters) - Venus Williams's comeback from an energy-sapping illness ended with a 6-4 6-1 defeat to Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska in the quarter-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open on Wednesday. Williams, playing in her first ...  

The two finalists met at the net to shake hands, Maria Sharapova standing a head taller, even with her shoulders slumped ... "It's always tough, because you do a really good job to get there," Sharapova said. "It's obviously always the toughest ...  

Venus Williams took a big step in her comeback Friday night when she defeated reigning Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova 6-4, 4-6, 6-0 in the second round of the Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne, Fla. Williams is playing in her first tournament since she ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, FLA. Canada’s Milos Raonic had to fight through an hour-long first set before finding his game in a 7-6 (7), 6-2 win over French veteran Arnaud Clement at the Sony Ericsson Open on Friday. Raonic faces 2007 winner and world No. 4 Andy ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, FLA.—Canada’s Milos Raonic had to fight through an hour-long first set before finding his game in a 7-6 (7), 6-2 win over French veteran Arnaud Clement at the Sony Ericsson Open on Friday. Raonic faces 2007 winner and world No. 4 Andy ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. -- Andy Murray won his opening match Friday at the Sony Ericsson Open by beating Alejandro Falla 6-2, 6-3. Murray, the 2009 champion, bounced back from a loss in his first match at Indian Wells two weeks ago. He also avoided a repeat of ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) -- Rafael Nadal has withdrawn two hours before the start of his semifinal Friday at the Sony Ericsson Open because of a left knee injury that has bothered him in recent matches. With his withdrawal, 2009 champion Andy ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Florida, March 28 (Reuters) - Venus Williams's comeback from illness ended with a 6-4 6-1 defeat to Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska in the quarter-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open on Wednesday. For Williams, whose sister Serena was ...  

Marino takes break MONTREAL — Canadian tennis player Rebecca Marino says she's taking some time off because of mental and physical fatigue. The 21-year-old from Vancouver has played just one competitive match since losing in the first round of the ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — Rafael Nadal's knee trouble has sidelined him again, and he hopes for a quick recovery to avoid missing any of the upcoming clay-court season. Nadal withdrew hours before the start of his semifinal Friday at the Sony ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) – Maria Sharapova lost her serve in the last game of each set and again fell short in a bid for her first Sony Ericsson Open title, losing to Agnieszka Radwanska 7-5, 6-4 in the final on Saturday. Radwanska, ranked a ...  

KEY BISCAYNE — Mardy Fish is on a roll. Fish, the former Vero Beach resident and No. 8 seed at the Sony Ericsson Open, improved to 3-0 lifetime against No. 12 seed Nicolas Almagro of Spain with a battling 6-3, 6-7(2), 6-3 win in 2 hours and 36 ...  

For Williams, whose sister Serena was eliminated by Caroline Wozniacki on Tuesday ... after doing well to reach the last eight by beating Ana Ivanovic, Williams looked tired in the latter stages of the 80-minute match World number four Radwanska ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — The ball hung in humid night air, so Venus Williams charged forward, using her long strides to arrive quickly and swat a winner. Ever the aggressor, Williams took a big step in her comeback Friday night when she defeated reigning ...  

One of the top qualities that people love so much about the island village is the ... people who choose Key Biscayne real estate properties are given a chance to be within a community that comes complete with all of the amenities, services and even ...  

Rafael Nadal's knee trouble has sidelined him again, and he hopes for a quick recovery to avoid missing any of the upcoming clay-court season. Nadal withdrew hours before the start of his semifinal Friday at the Sony Ericsson Open because of a left knee ...  

She dropped only three games to beat Kimiko Date-Krumm in her return Wednesday and knocked off reigning Wimbledon champion and world No. 3 Petra Kvitova in three sets on Friday. Williams had no idea she was down match point -- "Thank God I'm oblivious to ...  

Developer Irwin Tauber, who at one point sought to lease the entire property and is still interested in doing so, is also interested in the parcel fronting Biscayne Boulevard. Attorney Michael Goldstein, of The Goldstein Environmental Law Firm ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Florida (Reuters) - Second seed Maria Sharapova stormed into the semi-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open after ending her jinx against China's Li Na with a convincing 6-3 6-0 win on Tuesday. The Russian had lost her previous four ...  

The stakes are high in the Florida sun at the Sony Ericsson Open. View the photos. The No. 2-seeded Nadal, a three-time runner-up at Key Biscayne, is seeking his first title in the tournament and his first anywhere since last year's French Open.  

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In the 2011 first round tie, Maria played Virginie Razzano of France and lost. Maria was supposed to play Alize Cornet, but Sharapova was suffering from a viral illness. So teammate, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova played instead of Sharapova where she would go ...  

Other seeded women eliminated included No. 11 Francesca Schiavone, No. 18 Angelique Kerber, No. 27 Lucie Safarova, No. 31 Kaia Kanepi and No. 32 Nadia Petrova. No. 4 Andy Murray, the 2009 champion, beat Alejandro Falla 6-2, 6-3. Also advancing were No. 6 ...  

Other seeded men to reach the third round included No. 6 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, No. 9 Janko Tipsarevic, No. 13 Gilles Simon, No. 18 Alexandr Dolgopolov and No. 22 Jurgen Melzer ... for his surgery on Wednesday, Dr. Richard Steadman discovered that his ...  

An hour after President Obama's announcement supporting gay marriage, following a powerful thunderstorm that passed across Biscayne Bay near The Miami Herald, this rainbow could be seen from our window.  

No. 4-seeded Andy Murray advanced in a walkover Sunday at the Sony Ericsson Open when Milos Raonic withdrew because of a sprained right ankle. Raonic said he doesn't believe the injury is serious. Murray, the 2009 champion, moved into the fourth round.  

Rafael Nadal's knee trouble has sidelined him again, and he hopes for a quick recovery to avoid missing any of the upcoming clay-court season. Nadal withdrew hours before the start of his semifinal Friday at the Sony Ericsson Open because of a ...  

Roddick, who is seeded 31st, will play either Argentina's Juan Monaco or Gael Monfils of France in the fourth round. "It was kind of a game of chess," Roddick said. "I stayed back on the returns, which is something I have not done with him often early on.  

KEY BISCAYNE, FL - MARCH 23: Angelique Kerber of Germany serves to Jie Zheng of China during Day 5 at Crandon Park Tennis Center at the Sony Ericsson Open on March 23, 2012 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (credit: Al Bello/AFP/Getty Images) Angelique Kerber is ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Florida (Reuters) - Second seed Maria Sharapova stormed into the semi-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open after ending her jinx against China's Li Na with a convincing 6-3 6-0 win on Tuesday. The Russian had lost her previous four ...  

In the men's quarterfinals, 2009 champion Andy Murray overcame an upset stomach and early deficit to beat No. 9-seeded Janko Tipsarevic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Williams' serve lacked its usual velocity, and by the final game she wasn't even chasing shots ...  

Williams had already expended all of her energy ... who beat No. 20 Daniela Hantuchova 6-2, 7-6 (2). No. 4-seeded Andy Murray, the 2009 champion, advanced in a walkover when Milos Raonic withdrew because of a sprained right ankle. Raonic said he doesn ...  

Williams had already expended all her energy, erasing a match point and outlasting Aleksandra Wozniak 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) in Sunday's third round at the Sony Ericsson Open. Her career comeback now includes a come-from-behind victory. Williams is playing in ...  

Now begins the clay season culminating with the French Open ... who have lost eight of their last 10 games. MLB: Derek Jeter and Nick Swisher each had two hits, Robinson Cano drove in two runs and the New York Yankees beat Miami 10-8 in the ...  

She finished second again Saturday. Sharapova lost serve in the final game of each set and fell short in the latest bid for her first Sony Ericsson Open title, losing to Agnieszka Radwanska 7-5, 6-4. Sharapova, a three-time Grand Slam champion ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. - Top-ranked Victoria Azarenka lost for the first time this year when she was beaten by Marion Bartoli 6-3, 6-3 in Wednesday night's quarterfinals at the Sony Ericsson Open. Azarenka had won 26 consecutive matches, a streak ...  

She hit 25 winners while committing 20 unforced errors. Seeded 10th, Williams is making her return to tournament tennis after a two-month absence because of a left ankle injury. At No. 20, Vinci is the highest-ranked player Williams has beaten this year.  

Serena Williams had little trouble in her ... will meet Petra Cetkovska. The eighth-seeded Li will face Czech veteran Iveta Benesova and the unseeded Clijsters will square off against fellow Belgian Yanina Wickmayer. The winner of the $4.828 million ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. - Rafael Nadal's knee trouble has sidelined him again, and he hopes for a quick recovery to avoid missing any of the upcoming clay-court season. Nadal withdrew hours before the start of his semifinal Friday at the Sony ...  

In doubles, Azarenka and her partner Pe'er were seeded 12th. They made it to the finals, before losing to the unseeded team of Kateryna and Alona Bondarenko. She was seeded 16th at the French Open. She defeated 18th-seeded Francesca Schiavone of ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — A marathon second set was all even in a tiebreaker Friday night when Novak Djokovic found himself involved in yet another grueling point. He hit 13 shots, all smacked aggressively from the backcourt, many landing ...  

In other action, No. 18 Angelique Kerber lost to Zheng Jie 7-6 (4), 6-1 and No. 31 Kaia Kanepi was beaten by Silvia Soler-Espinosa 7-5, 6-3. Murray, who has never faced Raonic, bounced back from a loss in his first match at Indian Wells two weeks ago.  

Florida: Serena Williams returned to tournament tennis after a two-month absence and beat Zhang Shuai of China 6-2, 6-3 at the Sony Ericsson Open on Thursday. No. 2-seeded Maria Sharapova overcame 12 double faults and erased 10 break points to rally past ...  

No. 2-seeded Maria Sharapova overcame 12 double faults and erased 10 break points to rally past Shahar Peer of Israel 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, while No. 4 Caroline Wozniacki beat Barbora Zahlavova Strycova 6-4, 6-0. Two-time champion Kim Clijsters defeated No. 14 ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — The ball hung in the humid night air, so Venus Williams charged forward, using her long strides to arrive quickly and swat a winner. Ever the aggressor, Williams took a big step in her comeback Friday night when she ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) -- Andy Murray won his opening match Friday at the Sony Ericsson Open by beating Alejandro Falla 6-2, 6-3. Murray, the 2009 champion, bounced back from a loss in his first match at Indian Wells two weeks ago. He also ...  

The 31-year-old Williams withdrew from her second-round match against Sabine Lisicki at the U.S. Open after announcing she was diagnosed with the fatigue-causing, auto-immune disease known as Sjogren's syndrome. "I mean, just to be in this tournament is a ...  

Williams was done shortly after noon. "I'm not a morning person," she said. "I actually hate morning matches, but I always do my best at 11 o'clock matches." Williams won most of the short points and a succession of long rallies as well. She hit 25 winners ...  

Azarenka teamed with American Bob Bryan to win the mixed doubles title at the French Open, defeating the top seeded team of Katarina Srebotnik and Nenad Zimonjić in the final. At Wimbledon, Azarenka was seeded 16th in singles and 6th in doubles ...  

"He'll make his move up the rankings," Federer said ... They've played 23 times and Roddick has won only twice, although he did beat Federer at Key Biscayne in 2008. "There's no getting around the fact that he has been the biggest obstacle ...  

Williams is playing in her first tournament since withdrawing ... then fell behind 4-2 in the third set and looked increasingly weary. During one changeover she hung her head for 15 seconds before slowly lifting it to take sips from two drink ...  

In other action, No. 18 Angelique Kerber lost to Zheng Jie 7-6 (4), 6-1 and No. 31 Kaia Kanepi was beaten by Silvia Soler-Espinosa 7-5, 6-3. On the men's side, 2009 champ Andy Murray won his opening match 6-2, 6-3 over Alejandro Falla. Murray bounced back ...  

the No. 4-seeded Murray improved to 15-3 this year. No. 13 Gilles Simon defeated qualifier Roberto Bautista-Agut 6-4, 6-2. In women's play, No. 9 Vera Zvonareva was upset by wild card Garbine Muguruza Blanco 6-4, 6-3. Rafael Nadal and John Isner ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — On the verge of victory, Roger Federer stopped playing when he thought a pivotal point had ended. He mistook a fan's shout for a linesman's call, which cost him the game. Play continued for another 25 minutes before ...  

He mistook a fan's shout for a linesman's call, which cost him the game. Play continued for another 25 minutes before Federer finally closed out his opening match at the Sony Ericsson Open by beating 19-year-old American Ryan Harrison 6-2, 7-6 (3).  

KEY BISCAYNE, FL - MARCH 22: Serena Williams of the in action during her match against Shuai Zhang of China during day 4 of the Sony Ericsson Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 22, 2012 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (credit: Michael Regan/AFP/Getty ...  

Sharapova won the disputed final point after an overrule by the umpire, edging Wozniacki 4-6, 6-2, 6-4. "You don't want it to end that way," Sharapova said. At 40-30 in the last game, Sharapova hit a second serve that the linesman called long ...  

Serena Williams advanced to the fourth round of the Sony Ericsson Open by beating Roberta Vinci 6-2, 6-1 Saturday. The stakes are high in the Florida sun at the Sony Ericsson Open. View the photos. Williams dominated with her serve and played ...  

Venus Williams looked weary Wednesday after winning three consecutive three-set matches, and she lost to Agnieszka Radwanska in the quarterfinals of the Sony Ericsson Open, 6-4, 6-1. Williams' serve lacked its usual velocity, and by the final ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Florida, March 27 (Reuters) - Second seed Maria Sharapova stormed into the semi-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open after ending her jinx against China's Li Na with a convincing 6-3 6-0 win on Tuesday. The Russian had lost her ...  

Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams moved on Saturday at the Sony Ericsson Open, while Kim Clijsters came up a third- round loser. The second-seeded Sharapova handled American qualifier Sloane Stephens 6-4, 6-2. A three-time runner-up at Miami ...  

You can share related videos and photos. In some social circles cosmetic surgery is nothing new, but the facelift happening to the commercial real estate on Biscayne is something we haven’t seen in years. There are three major changes that are ...  

You know, I tell her everything, so it's fun." Wickmayer, Malisse get date for CAS appeal LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Belgian tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse will have their cases heard at the Court of Arbitration for Sport ...  

Playing in her backyard tournament for the first time since 2009, the five-time champion beat wild card Zhang Shuai 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday at the Sony Ericsson Open. The victory marked Williams' return to tournament tennis after a two-month absence.  

At least we think she did. It was broadcast on no network. Straight answers were hard to come by and they involved explanations about broadcast windows and sub-rights and world feeds and TWI, IMG's production arm. To the average fan, all this ...  

It’s a web of deception that may not be too apparent through a television screen, but it entangled and eventually strangled the game out of Maria Sharapova 7-5, 6-4 in the Sony Ericsson Open final on Saturday. The stakes are high in the ...  

No. 18 Angelique Kerber lost to Zheng Jie 7-6 (7-4), 6-1. No. 31 Kaia Kanepi was beaten by Silvia Soler-Espinosa 7-5, 6-3. Murray, the 2009 champion, bounced back from a loss in his first match at Indian Wells two weeks ago. He also avoided a ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, FL - MARCH 22: Sloane Stephens serves to Sara Errani of Italy during the Sony Ericsson Open at the Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 22, 2012 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (credit: Matthew Stockman/AFP/Getty Images) Sloane Stephens and Jamie ...  

Written by BT ReadersBiscayne TimesJack, Here You Go: “MiMo Biscayne: Like a Rocket!” Regarding Erik Bojnansky's article “There's a Reason They Call It Boulevard of Dreams” (April 2012): It's so nice to see even more new construction along our lovely MiMo Biscayne Corridor.  

I know what to do to get better quick, and that's what we're going to try." The six-time French Open champion still plans to begin his clay season April 16 at the Monte Carlo Masters. Nadal has dealt with knee problems for several years ...  

He steals them when he can, sitting on his patio in Coconut Grove, Fla., and admiring the waves on Biscayne Bay, biking across Rickenbacker Causeway with friends to Key Biscayne, watching basketball on television and flipping the channel when ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) -- Venus Williams' career comeback now includes a come-from-behind win. Williams erased a match point and rallied Sunday to outlast Aleksandra Wozniak 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) in the third round of the Sony Ericsson Open.  

Highland Lakes to County: We Want Out!Biscayne TimesAventura is the Biscayne Corridor's fastest-growing city. According to the 2010 US Census, its population ballooned by 42 percent over the previous decade, and now stands at nearly 36000 residents, all of them squeezed into 3.2 square miles.  

The deal struck by Miami-Dade County and state and federal agencies with environmentalists to proceed with the “Deep Dredge” project — instrumental for PortMiami’s growth and this area’s economic future — is a victory for Biscayne ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — The ball hung in the humid night air, so Venus Williams charged forward, using her long strides to arrive quickly and swat a winner. Ever the aggressor, Williams took a big step in her comeback Friday night when she ...  

Fishing NewsThe meeting is the latest in a series of steps NMMA and other boating and fishing organizations have taken to preserve water access the recreational boating and angling community has long enjoyed on Biscayne Bay. The meeting was a result of recent ...See all stories on this topic »  

The Citibank building at 10800 Biscayne Blvd. was smoothly evacuated at about 2:15 p.m., evacuees said. A man in the garage was acting strangely and told an employee that he had a bomb, and that employee called police. The police arrived to see him doing ...  

Serena Williams returned to tournament ... Jankovic lost her opening match to Mona Barthel of Germany 6-0, 6-3. American Ryan Harrison, a wild card entry, rallied past Polito Starace of Italy 6-7 (6), 6-4, 6-4 and will next face two-time ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. -- Serena Williams rallied from a break down in both sets Monday to beat Sam Stosur 7-5, 6-3 and advance to the quarterfinals of the Sony Ericsson Open. Williams, bidding for a record sixth Key Biscayne title, avenged a loss to Stosur ...  

Nadal withdrew hours before the start of his semifinal Friday at the Sony Ericsson Open because of a left knee injury that bothered him in recent ... The 10-time Grand Slam champion had hoped to claim his first Key Biscayne title.  

She made it to the fourth round, where she lost to Andrea Petkovic 2–6, 3–6. Sharapova returned to the tour in March by taking part in the first premier mandatory tournament of the year, the 2011 BNP Paribas Open, where she was seeded 16th.  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. The two finalists met at the net to shake hands, Maria Sharapova standing a head taller, even with her shoulders slumped in disappointment. She finished second again Saturday. Sharapova lost serve in the ...  

In women's play, No. 9 Vera Zvonareva was upset by Spanish wild card Garbine Muguruza Blanco 6-4, 6-3. Rafael Nadal and John Isner are among those scheduled to play later Friday. Top-ranked Victoria Azarenka was to play her opening match.  

Juan Monaco of Argentina hits a return to Mardy Fish of the U.S. at the Sony Ericsson Open tennis tournament in Key Biscayne, Florida, March 29, 2012. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque KEY BISCAYNE, Florida ...  

Ransom Everglades is a top-notch college preparatory school located on Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove, part of Miami. Founded in 1903 by lawyer and educator Paul C. Ransom, the school was the nation's first migratory boarding school; its students moved from winters in Florida to the Adirondacks in New York during the autumn and spring. Today, building on Ransom's early tradition of sailing in Biscayne Bay, the school offers not only a...  

Remember, those episodes of The Hills? Now, picture it with those same summer maxi dresses, wedges, platforms sandals, miniskirts, denim shorts, skinny leg jeans, and blazers on techni-color acid and you've pretty much nailed the store's staples.  

Michael Swerdlow’s Oleta Partners has again received the OK from North Miami officials to negotiate a long-term lease on the 190-acre Biscayne Landing site. The city council voted 3-2 Tuesday to restart negotiations, which stalled in March ...  

A large building at NE 108th St. and Biscayne Boulevard was evacuated after a bomb threat Thursday afternoon, Miami-Dade Police said. The Citibank building at 10800 Biscayne Blvd. was smoothly evacuated at about 2:15 p.m., evacuees said.  

Mardy Fish earned the highest-ranked scalp of his year in a 6-3, 6-7(2), 6-3 fourth round win over No. 12 Nicolas Almagro of Spain to advance to the quarterfinals of the Sony Ericsson Open.  

Clijsters, coming back from an ankle injury, lost to No. 23 Yanina Wickmayer 6-4, 7-6 (5). No. 8 Mardy Fish was among 12 seeded men to advance. One lost: No. 15 Feliciano Lopez was beaten by fellow Albert Ramos, 6-4, 7-6 (5).  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. - Two boys stood on the top row of the stadium, with beautiful Biscayne Bay at their back and the world's best tennis player down below, as they waved a sign in his support. "Djokovic in the house," it read. From the ...  

Andy Murray of Great Britain returns a shot from Alejandro Falla of Colombia during the Sony Ericsson Open tennis tournament, Friday, March 23, 2012, in Key Biscayne, Fla.  

In a symbolic gesture that signals the start of a move from Biscayne Bay to Doral, Miami Herald officials and local dignitaries on Thursday held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the media company's new home. The Miami Herald Media Co ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) -- Maria Sharapova overcame 11 double-faults Monday to beat Ekaterina Makarova 6-4, 7-6 (3) and become the first quarterfinalist at the Sony Ericsson Open.  

Well, Shut My MouthBiscayne TimesAnd when I heard the petition was being circulated by Chuck Ross, husband of Commissioner Roxanna Ross and coordinator of Biscayne Park's Crime Watch program, and Dr. Fred Jonas, a member of the village foundation, I thought, “Well, this is bound to be ...  

Oleta River Gets a MakeoverBiscayne TimesThe restoration's targets are the banks of the pond and creek inside Highland Oaks Park, which is located on Ives Dairy Road (NE 203rd Street), just one-quarter mile west of Biscayne Boulevard. The Oleta is the only remaining river with natural, ...  

Bread and CircusesBiscayne TimesWhite teeth gleaming, North Miami Councilman Scott Galvin flashed a predatory smile at the April 10 council meeting and asked Mayor Andre Pierre why he suddenly wanted to vote on negotiations with developer Michael Swerdlow to buy Biscayne Landing.  

First Coast NewsGood Green NewsBiscayne TimesBoth Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park were slated for heavy development before earning their protected status in 1947 and 1980, respectively. Despite the impression that developers own Florida, sometimes they lose.Fla. justices hear homestead exemption argumentMiamiHerald.comall 18 news articles »  

Eat, Drink, and Be ThankfulBiscayne TimesFor a big hunk of dusty land on the west side of Biscayne Boulevard and NE 17th Street, I didn't have an idea, I had a decree. On that parcel we must have a classy supermarket. This year my fanciful proclamation became a reality.  

Big Changes on the Little RiverBiscayne TimesThey are pushing for more public access to the Little River and Biscayne Bay. The Little River advocates, mainly from Shorecrest and Palm Grove, are still an informal group, but their actions have already led to the creation of Manatee Bend Park in ...  

Where: Patio of CCEM, 1490 Biscayne Blvd., Miami (entrance on 15th Street between Biscayne Boulevard and NE Second Avenue), 305-448-9677. Call it theater for the attention-span challenged generation, with guerilla style and cultural chic.  

No. 4 Andy Murray, the 2009 champion, beat Alejandro Falla 6-2, 6-3. Also advancing were No. 6 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, No. 9 Janko Tipsarevic, No. 13 Gilles Simon, No. 16 Kei Nishikori and No. 18 Alexandr Dolgopolov.  

On the verge of victory, Roger Federer stopped playing when he thought a pivotal point had ended at the Sony Ericsson Open on Saturday (Sunday Jakarta time).He mistook a fan's shout for a linesman's ...  

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. - Two boys stood on the top row of the stadium, the world’s best tennis player down below, as they waved a sign in his support.  

Serena Williams' bid for a record sixth Key Biscayne title ended Tuesday, losing in the quarterfinals to former No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki.  

Maria Sharapova lost her serve in the last game of each set and lost to Agnieszka Radwanska 7-5, 6-4 in the Sony Ericsson Open final.  

Milos Raonic had to fight through an hour-long first set before finding his game in a 7-6 (7), 6-2 win over French veteran Arnaud Clement.  

Associated Press KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Two boys stood on the top row of the stadium, beautiful Biscayne Bay at their back and the world’s best tenni ...  

Maria Sharapova overcame 11 double faults Monday to beat Ekaterina Makarova and advance to the quarterfinals at the Sony Ericsson Open.  

Serena Williams loses to Wozniacki at Key Biscayne  

Sharapova loses again in Key Biscayne final against Radwanska, 7-5, 6-4  

Sharapova reaches quarterfinals at Key Biscayne; Fish to remain No. 1 US male  

Despite costly lapse, Federer beats American teen Harrison in 2nd round at Key Biscayne  

Venus Williams rallies for win at Key Biscayne  

Venus Williams outlasts Wimbledon champ Kvitova in 2nd round at Key Biscayne  

TENNIS-MEN-ERICSSON:Djokovic dumps Troicki to advance at Key Biscayne  

Serena Williams wins opening match at Key Biscayne  

The ball hung in humid night air, so Venus Williams charged forward, using her long strides to arrive quickly and swat a winner.  

Russian benefits from controversial call to move on, while Djokovic sets up men’s final against Monaco  

Andy Murray advances directly to final  

Serena Williams advanced to the fourth round of the Sony Ericsson Open by beating Roberta Vinci 6-2, 6-1 on Saturday.  

American powers on with straight-sets victory  

Venus Williams took a big step in her comeback Friday when she defeated reigning Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova.  

Nadal labours into quarter-finals after taking medical timeout for treatment on left knee  

Serena Williams returned to tournament tennis after a two-month absence.  

Venus Williams' career comeback now includes a come-from-behind win.Click to Continue »  

Venus Williams' career comeback now includes a come-from-behind win.Click to Continue »  

Frustrating event traffic jams along Biscayne Boulevard are here to stay.  

Parts of Biscayne Boulevard are shut down for the Ultra Music Festival.