Want to know what's happening in town? Got a question? Got an opinion you'd like to share?

You've come to the right place. We continue to provide a steady diet of community news and we've added some new features.

Got a question about your pet or your diet? Veterinarian Neil Tenzer and nutritionist Dawn Michelle Simon are ready to respond. And we'll be adding other experts in the weeks ahead. Send your questions to ask@talkofaventura.com

Our opinion section if open for business and eager to welcome guest columnists. Tell us what you think about anything that touches life in Aventura and Sunny Isles Beach. Contact Norm Bell at nbell@talkofaventura.com and discuss your proposed topic. He can help with guidelines and editing.

We're interested in everything, but we won't publish just anything. Liberals and conservatives are equally welcome. If a piece is well written and makes a point, you're likely on the way to being published. 

The rules are simple:

* Keep it local or at least locally relevant.

* Keep it civil and clean. 

* Keep it to 750 words, plus or minus 20 percent. 

It really does takes a village to make a lively discussion. Join in. We'll all be glad you did.