Trick or Treat

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Dirve-In Movie Night

The City of Doral is hosting a Drive-In Movie night.

Where: JC Bermudez Park

Date: Saturday, October 18th

Time: 7:30 pm

Movie: Under the Moon Rated PG-13

Donations: $5.00 per car

Hispanic Art Exhibit

There will be an Art Exhibit – Hispanic Art Expression, in the Doral Park. It will be held on Friday, October 17th from, 6:30pm-9:30pm with a cocktail reception.

I Found Them!

So this is where the cab drivers at the Dolphin Mall are.

They’re always there. Huddled under trees waiting for customers while they engage in conversation amongst themselves.

I briefly spoke to one of the cab drivers that said they have significant concerns about the increase in crimes that have been committed against taxi drivers since the beginning of the year. I will write more on that when I get more details.

I am assuming that staying safe is pretty much the topic of conversation between them these days.

That sucks!

Shape Up

One of the nicest personal training studios in Doral, l that I have seen, is B-fit. The studio has been in Doral for about 9 years and its ran by Rafael Toruno, the owner. Rafael has been a trainer for many years, and is a mastermind in helping people get into shape. This is the guy you want training you!


The ambiance in the studio is soothing and welcoming with their wood floors and modern décor. Beside personal training classes, the studio offers Yoga and Zumba classes weekly.



They also have B-fit Healthy Food, which is sort of a café. The café offers delicious healthy meals that are made with organic or natural products.

So you get a workout and a meal in the same place. Pretty good.

Love the concept.

Absentee Ballot

It’s no secret that voter’s registration is up since the last Presidential Elections. More Americans are eager to show their support to our Motherland and be participants in one of the most significant elections in history.

If you want to cast your vote but will not be able to make it to the polls, you can vote by way of Absentee Ballot. You can request one in writing or in person. Once received, just make your selections, and then return to the Miami-Dade Elections Department.

If this process sounds appealing to you, you can contact the Miami-Dade Elections Department. The deadline for Absentee Ballots is October 29th.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU VOTE!

Where Are All the Books?

Doral’s public library is located on 58th Street and 107th Avenue. The library was built in 2003, but perhaps we’ve outgrown it.

The intention of having a public library is to make books accessible to the residents. But the few times I have stopped in to check out a book, the library doesn’t seem to have it. Not because the book has been checked out, but because they simply don’t carry it in this branch. Those times, I have had to drive to the branch in Hialeah, which is a real inconvenience.

A larger single standing building would make more sense than a small facility in a strip mall. Perhaps then residents would be more drawn to libraries like the good old days.

On another note, it would definitely cost money to build a bigger and better library. So who will pay for that? Well, taxpayers would. Are we willing to have our tax money pay for the purchase and construction of a new and improved public library? I believe that the prevailing consensus would say No!

My situation with the public library did not fulfill it’s purpose, but we must take the good with the bad. With the economy on the brink at the present moment, maybe a spiffy library should be put on the backburner for now.

Like my mom always says, “be careful what you wish for.”

Halloween at La Covacha

Listen up all you night club partiers. Want a hot place to party down to on Halloween night? Check out La Covacha.

La Covacha is having a costume party on Friday, October 31st. The party starts early with Happy Hour at 5:00pm and will continue till 5:00am.

So put on your scariest face and get your groove on right here in Doral.

More Than Just a Pharmacy!

I stopped by the Doral Family Pharmacy a couple of days ago and I have to admit I was impressed with their operation, so much so that I decided to write about it. The establishment is almost like a one stop shop. It’s a pharmacy, and a natural health store all together.

The owners, Melinda and Ronny, started this business about 7 years ago in Miami Springs and later decided to move it close to their home in Doral. They came up with a great set up that consists of a pharmacy and a bistro/mini market in the same shop.

The pharmacy not only fills prescriptions and carries normal pharmacy stuff, but they also carry organic and natural toiletries. But that’s not all; the shop has a bistro with a couple of tables and chairs where customers can order sandwiches, smoothies and other quick bites and even order groceries. Not just normal groceries, the organic healthy stuff.

I don’t know all the details for ordering the groceries, but if you’re interested, you can stop in and talk to Melinda. The address is 3601 NW 107th Avenue, Doral.

One last thing, every Friday they have a food and wine tasting at the bistro for customers. It lasts all day until 7:00pm.

Great concept, I love it!