SoleFest, Florida’s touring sneaker convention since 2012, will be taking over the James L. Knight Center (400 SE Second Ave., Miami) this Saturday.  At the conference, you can buy, sell, or trade sneakers.  Aside from sneakers, there will be sneaker-related clothing, art, and accessories. Also enjoy music, raffles, contests, and a sneaker battle.  Doors open at 12 noon, SoleFest and Solefest closes at 5 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for general admission, and you can “bring as many shoes as you can carry in your hands.”

Visit the website www.solefest.com for more information!



James L. Knight Center
400 SE Second Ave. Miami, FL
305-372-4634
Price: $15

To say the Miami Heat have some decisions to make is an understatement...

Aside from figuring out the situation with The Big Three Miami may lose Andersen, one of the players we all figured would be a guaranteed return. 

Sources say Birdman will opt-out of his contract (turning down $1.45 million in the process) to become a free agent and explore his options. Andersen took a large paycut to be with the Heat but now that he’s proven himself a valuable asset other teams may lure him away.

Check out some of the places Andersen may end up if he doesn't re-sign with the heat.  Courtesy of Bleacher Report

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2100905-best-potential-free-agent-landing-spots-for-chris-andersen-in-2014-offseason

As the Estefans prepare to close down Bongos cafe at the end of this month they have also revealed the initial sketches and renderings of the future tower that they are planning on building a few blocks away from the Arsht Center.

The exact floor count of the building is currently awaiting zoning clarifications so the actual floor count is currently not established.  What is established is the building will hold the new corporate offices for all of the Estefans’ ventures as well as their new restaurant, Estefan Kitchen. The building will also have a hotel and a rooftop swimming pool.

MIAMI -- Police in Miami are moving forward with plans to place about 400 new security cameras throughout the metro area.

The move will allow authorities to monitor the city through a high-tech command center with up to 200 closed-circuit television screens, The Miami Herald reported on Sunday.

The cameras would be attached on rooftops, street poles and existing red light cameras. The news system will cost about $700,000, but half of the expense will be covered by federal anti-terrorism funds, the newspaper reported.

New York and London have similar systems and mounted cameras helped identify the Boston Marathon bombing suspects.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida has criticized the plan, especially the use of facial-recognition technology.

Howard Simon, executive director of the ACLU of Florida, said similar plans in Tampa and Oakland have failed. He said Tampa dismantled its facial recognition system after ACLU complaints and too many false positives.

"The claim that out in public you have a reduced expectation of privacy is an abused standard by police," Simon said.

Plans for the Miami surveillance system include ShotSpotter, a network of censors and GPS signals that are placed on strategic rooftops. The device is activated when it hears an impulse of noises. If the noise hits three censors, the technology can pinpoint where the noise is coming from within 10 meters.

The system has been criticized by some law enforcement agencies for misidentifying some sounds as gunshots.

But Miami police Chief Manuel Orosa said ShotSpotter will help the city fight crime.

Orosa said he plans to place between eight and 10 cameras linked to his command center, adjacent to censors. When a censor detects gunfire it is relayed back to police in less than 30 seconds.

"Some of these cameras will be attached next to the ShotSpotter so that the shots go out, we put the camera on and we see exactly what's going on," Orosa said.

Miami Commissioner Marc Sarnoff, who heads up the Downtown Development Agency, which oversees economic development in Miami's downtown neighborhoods around Flagler Street, said he supports the system.

"Anything we can do to help catch criminals is something I think we should do," Sarnoff said.

Tied at 1-1 the rematch of last year's NBA Finals is shaping up to rival last year's 7-game thriller.  Here are some great places to watch the remaining games!  The schedule for the NBA Finals are tonight, Tuesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 12 in Miami. Remaining games, if necessary, are scheduled for Sunday, June 15, Tuesday, June 17 and Friday, June 20.

In no particular order:

1. Duffy’s Sports Bar
Endless 2 for 1 drinks at either and tons of television sets make this a great location especially for the liquor enthusiasts! 
3969 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach; 305-760-2124 or 3015 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove; 305-648-2200

2. Sports Grill
A Miami staple and personal favorite.  Chicken Wings & Pitchers Galore.  Six locations including the original at 10005 SW 72nd St., Sunset; 305-598-2227


3. Buffalo Wild Wings
National chain with multiple locations throughout the city.  Still a reliable choice for consistent quality wings and lots of large televisions. 
18721 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura; 305-692-9995


4. Brother Jimmy’s BBQ
Watch the game while chowing down on great BBQ at one of Brother J's many flat-screen tvs.   This new hotspot recently opened in Sunset Place recently opened.
900 S. Miami Ave. ; 786-360-3650

5. Haven
With five 100-inch projection screens & live audio/DJs during commercial breaks Haven is one exciting place to catch the game.  Also of note are the $7 food specials (sushi rolls, sliders, hot wings, and tater tots) and the $10 cocktail specials.  Haven also offers an outdoor TV set so patio diners won't miss a moment of the action either! 
1237 Lincoln Rd Miami Beach, FL Phone: (305) 987-8885