Reader Mail: Dennis Rodman Is a Genius

Dennis the Menace Attention fiend: Your profile of Dennis Rodman (“Reinventing Rodman,” Terrence McCoy, May 30) proves that the day people stop noticing him is the same day he blows his own brains out. For now, this big tough-guy baby has garnered world championships, international fame, and — for now…

The”Meyer Lanksy” of Miami-Dade Government Goes Down

A Miami-Dade County bureaucrat who evoked Jewish mob king Meyer Lansky’s name to orchestrate shady deals ripped off taxpayers to the tune of $3 million in a decade. During an afternoon press conference yesterday, Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle unveiled charges of racketeering, fraud, grand-theft, extortion and other white-collar…

Miami Heat: Six Types of Ride-or-Die 305 Fans

Miami, we may argue about a lot of things. But if there is one thing we can all agree on, it’s that the White Hot Heat are gonna win! LeBron, D-Wade, Bosh, and crew have a way of uniting all sorts of people. Even the ones who can’t afford a…

Critical Mass Miami: Ice Cream Bike, Art Tonight At Critical Mass

A month ago Miami’s first ice cream bicycle debuted at Critical Mass. Well in case you missed it,, tonight’s your second chance to witness history. Michael’s Genuine line cook Aleric “A.J” Constanin will meet cyclist and restaurant friends at the Government Center pre-bike ride to show off his pimped ride,…

Tiger Woods Should Fight Racist Scum

It’s high time Tiger Woods stops putting up with the blatant racism thrown at him. He needs to stand up to fools like his golfing rival Sergio Garcia, who revealed his racist side during the European Tour Player of the Year Awards on May 21. The Golf Channel’s Steve Sands…

Reader Mail: Thomas Kramer Is a Nice Guy

Cream of the Kramer He’s nice: The cover story about South Beach businessman Thomas Kramer (“The Fall of Thomas Kramer,” Lera Gavin, May 23) was great, very compassionate, and kind of sad. I attended a few of Kramer’s parties. He is a nice guy and a gracious host, and I’m…

Six Signs You’re at a Full Moon Party

Myth has it that when the moon is full, people let go of their inhibitions and go wild. Truth or fiction, people totally let loose at LMNT’s monthly downtown full moon party. “We need to come together as a community and bring body and soul together,” said Tracie Samara, hostess…

Wynwood’s Sticker Culture Is Making Its Streets Unsafe

I love Wynwood, I really do. And I also love stickers; I’ve been collecting stickers since I was a kid and pride myself on having a pretty dope assortment. But something has been really bothering me about the sticker culture in Wynwood. They’re everywhere. I mean, everywhere. You can’t go…

Coconut Grove Playhouse Going For That Crack Den Aesthetic

Ever since Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection retook control of the shuttered Coconut Grove Playhouse last year, the storied structure has been left to rot. And until the state closes a deal with Florida International University, Miami-Dade County, and Gablestage to open a new theater on the site, it will…

Mugshots Friday: God Forgives, Bad Tattoos Don’t

Every Friday, Riptide brings you the most eye-catching mugshots taken the previous week (or thereabouts) in Miami-Dade County. Yes, there is some mockery of bad neck tattoos, but also adulation directed at perps who just plain look more badass than we ever will. This is the italicized intro to that…

EDM: How to Succeed in Five Easy Steps!

So, you want to be an EDM superstar? It’s easy! EDM is blowing up like a 17-year-old girl in a tutu. Act fast, and you can catch some of that glorious LED spotlight for yourself! Not interested in long hours studying music theory, beat matching, or production equipment? Fuck it!…

Tiger Woods Needs to Fight Sergio Garcia’s Ignorance

Uncle Luke, the man who made the U.S. Supreme Court stand up for free speech, gets as nasty as he wants to be for Miami New Times. Today, Luke gives so,e advice to the world’s most popular golfer. It’s high time Tiger Woods stops putting up with the blatant racism…

Investigate Sports Agent Drew Rosenhaus

It’s time for the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) to investigate North Miami native and sports agent Drew Rosenhaus. For too long, the league has looked the other way when it comes to Rosenhaus’ shady business tactics and questionable representation of his clients. Last week, Yahoo! Sports broke the latest scandal…

Reader Mail: Miami Drivers Need to Go Back to School

Sunshine State Cult An anti-cult message: People who join cults like Kashi Ashram (“Brainwashed,” Terrence McCoy, May 16) get what they deserve. It is Darwin’s Law of Evolution in action. CheckpointCharlie73 Weird Science Live in the real world: Luke is right to point out the inherent racism in Kiera Wilmot’s…