Tristram Korten

A True Old World Craftsman

Tristram Korten — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:15:41 +0000

For years, billiards aficionados made a kind of pilgrimage to a place called Star Cue. It was a tiny shop just off Fifth Street in South Beach—tucked behind Flower Bazaar, an upscale floral boutique. Holocaust survivor Abe Rich made some of the country’s most coveted pool cues. Tristram Korten stopped in and spoke with Rich shortly before he passed away.

Fugitives On The Run, Bondsmen On The Hunt

Tristram Korten — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:22:29 +0000

If you ever find yourself charged with a crime, a bail bondsman can be your best friend. When a judge sets bail and the defendant doesn’t have the money to pay, the bondsman posts the money in exchange for an upfront fee – usually 10 percent of the bond amount – and property as collateral. All the defendant has to do is show up to court.

What’s Up With South Florida?: South Florida’s Own Bridge To Nowhere

Tristram Korten — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:13:21 +0000

In our regular segment, What’s Up With South Florida?, we invite you to tell us what you find confusing or unusual about South Florida.

We took a poll so you could decide what we should investigate. Miami’s Trenton Daniel won the honors. Here’s his query: “What’s up with the Miami Beach exit on I-95 that directs motorists onto I-195 but actually takes them back to I-95?”