The Miami Times Building was founded in 1923 by Henry E.S. Reeves. The Miami Times was the oldest…read moreBlack-owned and operated newspaper in the City of Miami. Originally located in Overtown, the newspaper moved to Liberty City and then to its present site designed by Alfred Browning Parker. Now this building is empty and is currently being renovated. Here is some history for you to read - ie an article I found - By: Fabiola Fleuranvil A history of the Miami Times newspaper and its importance to the black community. A roof built out of copper, a large bank vault, and all poured concrete with not a single concrete block holding the structure together. Mr. Garth C. Reeves, Sr. is a proud man as he details the design of his cherished Miami Times building in Liberty City that has won international honors for design. "This was the first building built like that back then, and the most expensive building in the area," shares Mr. Reeves. "It's the strongest building in this town and where I spend my time when we've had hurricanes." The iconic Miami Times building has been shuttered for the past few years as it undergoes renovation to once again house the paper in the near future. "There is no way that building is leaving the family. It is award winning and will be there forever," says Mr. Reeves. Born out of an urgent need to be a voice for Miami's black community at a time when racism was rampant, the Miami Times newspaper was started in 1923 by Henry E. S. Reeves, and the Reeves name would ultimately become synonymous with representing, advocating, and fighting for the rights, civil liberties, and interests of South Florida's black community. Due to segregation at that time, any news about the black community in any of other local newspapers would be minuscule and insignificant and never an in depth story. So the elder Reeves started Miami's oldest and largest black newspaper to be the watchdog for the black community and ensure that the people weren't being slighted and taken advantage of. Nearly a century later, the paper still operates on a lot of those same principles today. The elder Reeves passed on the day-to-day operations of the paper to his son Garth after graduating from Florida A&M University in 1940 and being drafted a year later to serve in World War II."Our biggest stories in those days were the number of lynchings going on around the country. Imagine that being your main story," shares Mr. Reeves as he recounts his earlier years running the paper. "We [angered] a lot of people, but we kept the fight." From desegregating Miami's pristine beaches and lush golf courses to helping on civil rights issues alongside Reverend Theodore Gibson of Christ Episcopal Church in Coconut Grove and head of the local NAACP at that time, the Miami Times was always there covering the most pressing issues in the black community. Mr. Reeves shares a memory of walking into a local golf course on a Wednesday with Reverend Gibson knowing that the course was only open to blacks once a week on Mondays and being denied and told to return on Monday when it was open to them. Their response - "deny us officially so that we can file our lawsuit," and that's exactly what they did the next day. It took them seven years and the help of Thurgood Marshall, but the landmark decision finally integrated the golf course, and that would soon propel them to fight to integrate the beaches. The paper would also survive several relocations from its original location on NW 8th Street and 3rd Avenue bordering the edge of Overtown and downtown to the Lowry Building on NW 5th Street and 2nd Avenue, renting office space from D.A. Dorsey on NW 11th Terrace and 3rd Ave, to being displaced when I-95 was built through Overtown and uprooted the residents, forcing them to move north to Liberty City. That would lead the paper to its permanent home in Liberty City that was originally occupied by General Capital.Today, the paper is run by Garth Reeves, Jr., the great grandson of its founder. "So many generations have grown up with the Miami Times," says Reeves, Jr., "and we will always have a place in this community as we continue to speak on behalf of the black community."

Books and Books has a long history with Miami. The flagship store is located in a beautiful 1927…read morebuilding listed in the Coral Gables Register of Historic Places. Mitchell Kaplan founded Books & Books in 1982 in a 500 sq ft space in Coral Gables when he realized that he loved books more than going to law school. Somehow this independent book seller has managed to stay in business in a time when most books are bought online. One of the ways they have stayed relevant is by hosting over 60 author events every month. Books & Books sponsors one of my favorite events every November, the Miami Book Fair, when 300 hundred authors converge on the Wolfson Campus of Miami Dade College for a week of one of a kind literary events. The fair was started in 1984 by Miami-Dade College Wolfson Campus President, Eduardo J. Padrón and Mitchell Kaplan in partnership with the Miami library system. Many famous people, artists, athletes, politicians, and celebrities have come to Miami to speak about their books at the fair. It is now the largest literary festival in the country. I discovered this small Books & Books outpost while exploring Bal Harbour Shops. It might be one of the only stores I can afford in the entire mall. As soon as you walk in the heavenly smell of books engulfs you. I wish they sold it is a perfume. On the wall and tables are a good selection of the latest best sellers, popular fiction, children's book, and non fiction. They also sell reading glasses. In a time when most books stores have been shuttered, it is wonderful to see that Books & Books has managed to keep the literary loving community engaged.

Such a cute gem... nothing like it in the city. Miss this place…read more Xoxoxoxooooxoxooxxxoxx

With more than 25 years in the business media, the journalist Eduardo Hapke joint forces with very…read moresucessful people in the new goal: Negocios Magazine, the unique business magazine in Spanish in the US market. Every two month we make a presentation of the latest issue of Negocios Magazine and Ejecutiva Magazine with a huge and exclusivity event. With 30.000 issues in each edition, Negocios Magazine is distributing between the most important and influential Spanish decision maker, high end people, media, business women and business man in Miami, and South Florida. In each issue you will be read the articles and the interviews that you have to know. The events of Negocios Magazine and Ejecutiva Magazine are unique in Miami, and you can meet, talk and do business with the key Hispanic people. Also Negocios Magazine have a special cover and edition for Los Angeles area (WEST COAST), with the distribution of 10,000 issues, with a special cover for this market. In the other hand, Negocios Magazine have a special edition and cover for the Latin American region, and the magazine is distributed in different countries of Latin America. Karen Blanco and Eduardo Hapke are the co-founder and the directors of Negocios Magazine and Ejecutiva Magazine.

I found out about this newspaper during an event at SOHO studios, where they represented themselves…read moreand were handing out the newspaper and candy. I checked out their website and they seem quite active. I didn't even know about their existence, this for living a few years living on the other side of The Roads, one block for calle ocho (until I moved 2 months ago to The Roads on the boarder with Brickell). The staff was very friendly and this newspaper is a must read. Check out their website! And they also do advertising for local businesses!

From the owner: Advertising, Print advertising and marketing.read more

Thank you girls for always being fast and attentive. They know everyone's name in the building -…read morewhat each they like, how they prefer their coffee and always wearing a smile. On another note, I think the shop could use more of a variety - they could definitely make better use of such expensive space.

Not to be confused with the Miami Nude Times, which is... oh wait, this is basically kinda that…read more Pretty adorable and sexy newspaper that suits Miami completely - as you can see by the picture that I posted. Definitely one of the better local papers that I've seen around the country, with some sexy ads inside too, and in some way reminds me of the LA Weekly and I like it on most levels.

4.5 Stars Dear Miami…read moreNew Times, Before I knew of Yelp, I entrusted my weekend planning to you. I would check your pages religiously, go online for updates, etc. And while now I rely on Yelp for the day to day, I still have you to keep me informed. You always have up to date info on the newest and hottest venues, restaurants, and nightclubs. Your articles are riveting, covering all aspects of Miami life, from local politics to nightlife, from plastic surgery scammers to neighborhood improvements/renovations. You make sure to put it all out there for the public to see, no holds barred. I appreciate and admire your gutsiness in providing these unbiased articles. And your annual Best of New Times issue is a bible amongst the locals. And your online daily columns Riptide 2.0 and CrossFade are some of my favorite daily quick reads. :) Thanks New Times! Keep up the good work!!! I love that you are a FREE weekly publication as well as an online resource. :) Sincerely, Sabrina*

Great local newspaper that serves the coastal residents of Hypoluxo Island, South Palm Beach,…read moreManalapan, Ocean Ridge, Briny Breezes, Gulf Stream, Delray Beach, Highland Beach and Boca Raton. It is the voice of these communities and has very interesting articles, plenty of commercial ads, cultural activities, etc. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the area.

Very broad and amazing selection but just like every other record store, super expensive. There is…read morea used record and 1$ section as well.

Vinyl is well cared for, organized, and staff is polite and attentive. But albums are overpriced…read moreand limited genres, mostly R&B, rap, and some jazz. No classical, opera, minimal country, and other fringe artists. I purchased two albums because I like to support small businesses. But if I lived here, I wouldn't likely return.