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When Andrew Ruffner was young, he was worried about being accepted as a gay man. But now he’s helping build a community in Hollywood. Ruffner, 59, has worked on numerous projects that aim to create spaces for education and preservation in Hollywood. ✍ Sofia Baltodano

This documentary is an ode to the power that local businesses have in Miami’s cultural, economic and social landscape. It was mainly shot on location on Calle Ocho in Little Havana, a historic street in Miami’s history. Meet three local business owners, a Liberty City resident who has dedicated his life to uplifting local business owners, and a local chef who has seen the ins and outs of the food industry.  Between these five points of view, this documentary explores the successes, the difficulties and the stories that make up this special part of Miami. 🎥 Jacqueline Pecker, Isabella Martinez, Ethan Centeno, Carla Wierman and Nicolas Osorio

For many people, music is art. For 43-year-old Ivo da Silva, a.k.a “MC Ivolution,” it has been used to spread the gospel, overcome his stutter and prove to the world that he wasn’t just a dumb kid who didn’t know how to express himself. Music was his form of expression. ✍ Ralph Jean Claude

The world of football is constantly changing, as is the push for better safety equipment. The most recent and noticeable change is the Guardian Cap, a soft-shell helmet cover that has gained attention since the NFL mandated some groups to use it during practice in 2022. ✍ Esteban Rodriguez

Nathaniel Gayle’s musical journey began when he was a child. He banged on pots and pans to make music and listened to songs his mom played while they did chores. His childhood talent with kitchen instruments earned him a short stint in drum lessons, which opened the door to learning other instruments. He switched from drums to piano in elementary school and made the piano his permanent home. ✍ Lea Abito

An 82-year marriage between a World War II veteran and his wife is standing strong. The love story of Eleanor Rogers and Lyle Gittens, aged 106 and 107 respectively, started with an instant connection during their college years at Clark Atlanta University. 🎥 David Lazcano

After the recent contentious election of President Nicolas Maduro, many Gen Z Venezuelans in South Florida are experiencing a complicated reality. Alejandra Ayala, Edward Delgado and Jessica Oliva https://lnkd.in/dgyQEbze

Rising temperatures in Miami are a growing problem for humans who work or spend time outside. But they are also a growing threat to horses, riders and barn managers. Anna Quintero https://lnkd.in/d8nND_Kd

In January 2023, North Miami and the Florida Department of Transportation developed the “Five Point Plaza Project” to ease traffic at the busy intersection of Northeast Sixth Avenue, West Dixie Highway and 125th Street. Valentina Gaspari https://lnkd.in/dP5R_wzB

This photo essay follows the daily operations of four local art organizations. After losing funding following the arts grant vetoes to the state budget this past summer, each has had to make significant changes to its programming and management to stay afloat. 📸 Carla Mendez, Isabel Rivera, Laura Iglesias, Jose Ruano