luke.

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, known simply as Shakira, is the highest-selling Colombian artist of all time. She is also a two-time Grammy award winner and is the first artist to have two songs in the top ten of the most successful singles since 1999. She will be awarded with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, making her the first Colombian to receive this honor.

Chayanne, born as Elmer Figueroa Arce, performs at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Fla. The Latin pop star, who is also an actor and a grammy nominated musician, is a Puerto Rico native.

The 44th governor of the State of Florida, Charlie Crist speaks to media at a Senior Center groundbreaking in Miami, Fl. Governor Crist served as the state's Attorney General from 2002-2006. He is in the first term of his governorship and is up for re-election in 2010.

Miami-Dade County Commissioners Dennis Moss, left, of District 9, and Jose "Pepe" Diaz, of District 12, are congratulated after being elected Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively, of the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners.

Wisconsin-Green Bay Center Lavesa Glover, a former Miami Herald 3A Athlete of the Year while at Miami Dade Christian High School, dribbles the ball upcourt during a recent game at Florida International University. Glover, a senior, finished last year ranked 15th in the NCAA in field goal percentage at .564 and led her team in blocked shots and rebounds.

A child soaks in some peewee football at Gwen Cherry Park in Liberty City, home of the NFL Youth Educational Town (YET) Center. The YET Center is the result of the NFL's Commitment to enhance the lives of at-risk youth in cities that host the Super Bowl. The park was named after Gwen Cherry, who was the first Black woman to practice law in Miami-Dade County and the first Black woman to serve as a legislator for the State of Florida. 

peewee football. gwen cherry park.

dried Mahoe leaf.

A media outlet interviews Jose "Pepe" Diaz, Miami-Dade County District 12 Commissioner, at a street designation for Jose Luis Rodrgíguez, a.k.a. El Puma.

Jose Luis Rodríguez, nicknamed El Puma, a Venezuelan singer and actor, recently had a portion of NW 107th Avenue in Doral designated in his name. "El Puma" has recorded more than 50 international hits and has appeared in more than 30 Spanish soap operas. He is also involved in several charities, including League Against Cancer and Amigos Together for Kids.

cordeo.

main library. miami-dade county.

view of courthouse from cultural center.

seaport.

county connection.

commissioner gimenez. water and sewer project. 

annette.

barack cardboard cutout.

counting ballots.

hat.

suniland sundevils pee wee football. pepper park. north miami.

super pee wee team. pepper park. north miami.

MAM. late night.