Steps from the Miami River, two friends study and cultivate living coral reef organisms in their living room. we interview them about how their work has expanded into the arts. Video by Michael Alen and Kabir Khiatani
Technology reporter, Bridget Carey, reviews a touchscreen smartphone. The Motorola i1 runs on Android. Watch all her reviews at http://www.miamihera ld.com/business/tech nology/reviews/pc-ma gazine/
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Historian Marvin Dunn discusses the history of Rosewood, Fla., a black community that was torched in a 1923 racial attack that lasted for a week. STEVE JOHNSON / Miami Herald Staff
Voters in Miami-Dade and Broward counties talk about their voting experience at the polls for primary elections in Florida. Some say a change of location caused confusion. Gabriela Gonzalez / Miami Herald Staff
An innovative school with virtual curriculum, high-tech classes, and the Superintendent of Schools as the principal, the iPrep Academy opened Monday August 23, 2010 for a small class of 11th-graders. Chuck Fadely / Miami Herald Staff
Oscar's Cuba is a documentary film about Cuban activist Oscar Elías Biscet -- a prisoner of conscience serving a 25-year sentence. C.M./GUERRERO/EL NUEVO HERALD
Every three months Spencer Morin, 21, gathers local and amateur artists to create animation on the spot. Participants are allowed to animate whatever they would like and include it in a final presentation shown at the end of the night. STEVE JOHNSON / Miami Herald Staff
The Miami Dolphins cheerleaders celebrate the unveiling of their 2011 swimsuit calendar at LIV at the Fontainebleau on Miami Beach. Kabir Khiatani / Miami Herald
Captain Bob Stafford leads an expedition up the Kissimmee river on the first night of alligator hunting season. They hunted with bow and arrow and killed two gators in a hunt that lasted all night. Video by Chuck Fadely / Miami Herald Staff
The Camillus House homeless shelter is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The center treats the chronic homeless who have mental health and addiction problems. Video by Chuck Fadely / Miami Herald Staff
Environmental contamination threatens to destroy Tallevast, Florida, a century old hamlet at the edge of the Everglades in Southwest Florida's Manatee County. In one of the nation's most emotional environmental divides, the residents find themselves pitted against giant defense contractor Lockheed Martin, Manatee County and the state of Florida.
Starting Friday, shoppers can spend the weekend buying their back-to-school gear completely tax-free. The tax break will last through the weekend and will provide some much-needed financial relief for many Floridians. Video by Gabriel Muller / Miami Herald
The Moore Park Generals of the National Youth Football League prepare for the upcoming season. The 65 pound and 75 pound groups range from 4 to 8 years old and hold games on Saturdays at Curtis Park. Video by Adele Hampton / Miami Herald