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What’s Up With South Florida?: Shipwrecks in Biscayne Bay
From Lisett Araujo | 04:34
Buried treasure or just a bunch of soggy ships? Our producer, Sammy Mack, learns about the shipwrecks in Biscayne Bay, at the behest of listener Michael Laas. Listen to our latest What’s up with South Florida? here.
Inspired by the peerless film Sahara (starring Matthew McConaughey and Penelope Cruz), listener Michael Laas wondered about the treasure hunting possibilities in Biscayne Bay. He submitted his question to us. There are forty known shipwrecks in Biscayne Bay and hundreds more in the Keys. Under the Sun producer, Sammy Mack, found out more about what lies beneath these attractive, but dangerous waters.
Uneasy coexistence between soccer players, Overtown residents
From Lisett Araujo | 15:20
Although soccer is a way of life for many in Miami, South Florida lacks fields that cater to adults. Brothers Randy and Pablo Rendón came up with a solution. They purchased an empty lot in Overtown and transformed it into a soccer enthusiast’s dream. However, local residents aren’t as thrilled about the field as the players are.
Brothers Randy and Pablo Rendón saw a business opportunity on the southside of Overtown, a few blocks from downtown and the Miami River. They purchased an abandoned lot across from a low-income housing project and turned it into two fields where adult soccer enthusiasts representing every country in Latin America and every walk of life – from waiters to executives – could come and play.
For $120, players get the field for an hour and play six-on-six games on artificial turf at Downtown Soccer Miami. Many park their luxury cars along the street and stay after the games to socialize over beer and grilled meat. Co-owner Pablo says his business has made a positive impact on the community. They’ve cleaned up the lot, lit up the neighborhood and deterred crime. But some area residents don’t see it that way.
Under the Sun: Miami Outlaw
From Under the Sun | 09:01
Terence Cantarella takes in a stray and battered dog--a pit bull. It's illegal to have a pit bull in Miami-Dade. Cantarella tries to find a way to get rid of the dog that sits well with his conscience. It doesn't quite work out.
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Under the Sun: Miami Outlaw
From Under the Sun | 09:01
Terence Cantarella takes in a stray and battered dog--a pit bull. It's illegal to have a pit bull in Miami-Dade. Cantarella tries to find a way to get rid of the dog that sits well with his conscience. It doesn't quite work out.
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[Intro and outro are included in this version, but feel free to edit out. However, please credit Under the Sun.]