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PINECREST CHOREOGRAPHER PRESENTS DANCE CONCERT IN THE FALLS AREA BEFORE PERFORMING IN SOUTH KOREA

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Physically integrated dance company, Karen Peterson and Dancers (KPD), proudly announce their upcoming dance concert, Repertory Favorites. This production presents a curated selection of popular pieces from their repertoire at Excello Dance Space on May 4 & 5, 2024. Following their successful 5th Annual Forward Motion Dance Festival & Conference, KPD’s dynamic program concludes their spring season before the Pinecrest-based dance company features their latest work in Seoul, South Korea, at the KIADA Korea International Accessible Dance Festival in August 2024.

KPD’s Repertory Favorites is a recurring concert event series crafted to showcase selections from the company’s repertoire, unveil their latest works, and present emerging pieces in development. This year’s program features 3 distinctive dance pieces, each offering a unique exploration of movement and narrative. Set at KPD’s headquarters, Excello Dance Space, nestled in the Falls Industrial Warehouse Area in Pinecrest, Miami, this intimate studio production features 3 showings throughout the weekend, with 2 performances on Saturday and 1 afternoon show on Sunday. Included in the last program on Sunday is a post-show reception and talk-back session, providing the audience with an opportunity to engage in a Q&A with the dancers to delve into their process, inspirations, and the exciting developments for the dance company in the upcoming months.

Among the highlights is KPD’s piece “THE AXIS,” a captivating exploration of the forces that draw individuals together and push them apart, featuring company dancers Sun Young Park, Penelope Huerta, and Jesus Vidal. This piece will have its world premiere at Excello before gracing international stages in Seoul, South Korea, at the KIADA Korea International Accessible Dance Festival in August.

Expressing her excitement for the upcoming concert, Karen Peterson Corash, Founder and Artistic Director of KPD shares, “We’re thrilled to unveil our latest piece to our local community before performing it globally in South Korea. Representing Miami on an international platform is a profound honor, and we’re eager to present this impactful work to audiences worldwide.”

Also included on the program is “IN YOUR SHOES,” where 4 KPD dancers will lead the audience on a spirited journey set to popular blues and pop tunes. The quartet, comprising Marjorie Burnett, Adam Eckstat, Sun Young Park, and Narieka Masla, promises an engaging experience filled with lively rhythms and dynamic choreography. Additionally, audiences will get an exclusive first look at “ENDLESS,” a work-in-progress serving as a poignant reflection on the devastations of war. With a cast featuring Reshma Anwar, Anastasiya Arkin, Sun Young Park, Narieka Masla, Jay Crawford, Marjorie Burnett, and Adam Eckstat, the performance offers insight into the creative process and emotional depth of the work.

Performances are scheduled at Excello Dance Space (8700 SW 129th Terrace, Miami, FL) on Saturday, May 4th at 2 PM and 7 PM and Sunday, May 5th at 2PM, followed by a post-performance reception and talk-back session. Tickets are available for a cash donation at the door on a first-come, first-serve basis due to limited seating. For more information about Karen Peterson & Dancers and their upcoming events, please visit their website at karenpetersondancers.org.

Excello Dance Space is fully wheelchair accessible and offers complimentary onsite parking. For inquiries, and to request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any disability accommodation, please call 305-298-5879 or email karen@karenpetersondancers.org.

Support for KPD is generously provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, SouthArts, The Miami Foundation, Citizens Interested in the Arts, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

Honor Earth Day with South Florida PBS’ We’re All Plastic People Now

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South Florida PBS (WPBT, WXEL, & Health Channel) invites you to honor Earth Day with us by tuning in to watch Emmy award-winning documentary We’re All Plastic People Now, by filmmaker Rory Fielding. This film investigates the hidden story of plastic and its impact on human health. South Florida PBS is pleased to be a co-producer and presenting station for this important and timely documentary.

“South Florida PBS is proud to present the Emmy-award winning We’re All Plastic People Now to public television viewers across the country,” says Joyce Belloise, Senior Vice President of Content & Station Manager. “This program aligns with our mission to bring important topics like environmental conservation and health to the forefront in an engaging and enlightening way.”

With an introduction by actor and ocean preservationist Ted Danson, We’re All Plastic People Now investigates the hidden story of plastic and its effects on human health. In an era of throw-away ease, convenience may be costing us our well-being. Plastics have been found inside our bodies— in our colons, our brains, in developing embryos and even breast milk.

Scientists around the country are sounding the alarm, but without public education and corporate buy-in, there is little that can be done. We’re All Plastic People Now asks the question, how much evidence do we need before we decide to act?

“Rory Fielding’s ‘We’re All Plastic People Now’ shows the harrowing reality of how prevalent plastic pollution is in our lives. Plastic is everywhere from the depths of the ocean to the air we breathe and the water we drink. The future can include a world with less plastic if we stop the flow of needless single-use plastic and invest in reusable systems together,” said Christy Leavitt, campaign director for Oceana who is featured in the film.

Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation.

Funding for this program was provided in part by Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards and by Monica & Terry Mayotte.

Tune in on Saturday, April 20th at 10PM on WPBT and Thursday, April 18th at 8PM on WXEL to watch We’re All Plastic People Now.

We’re All Plastic People Now is distributed through NETA and scheduled for broadcast during the month of April on many public television stations across the country.  Check your local listings for more information.

We’re All Plastic People Now can be streamed anytime on the PBS App.

If you do not have access to South Florida PBS, you can livestream all our programs on

our websites found in the links below:

WPBT Live streaming can be viewed here: www.wpbt2.org/live-tv/

WXEL Live streaming can be viewed here: www.wxel.org/live-tv/

About South Florida PBS

South Florida PBS is Florida’s largest public media company, including Public Broadcasting stations WXEL-TV, serving the Palm Beaches and the Treasure Coast and WPBT2, serving Miami-Dade and Broward counties, and the Health Channel, the only 24/7 channel dedicated to health in the nation. South Florida PBS connects organizations and institutions across our region and preserves South Florida’s history. Leading the way in this global society, South Florida PBS is committed to creating and presenting award-winning programs focused on kids, education, arts and culture, health, environment, science, and civic engagement.

About NETA

The National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) is one of the nation’s leading service organizations strengthening and amplifying public media’s education mission. We are a 501(c)(3) membership organization providing leadership, support, and services to individual public media licensees, their affinity groups, and the public media system as a whole.

MIAMI-BASED NEWSLINK CAPTURES PRESTIGIOUS INDUSTRY AWARD

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Accepting the Airport Experience® News “Best Overall Retailer” in the Small Companies Division award on behalf of NewsLink® are from (L-R): Stan Synkoski, VP of Business Development; Catalina "Kika" Collazo, VP of Operations & Development; Raymond Kayal, Jr., President & CEO; Chris Korge, Chairman; and Hugo Vizcarra Jr., Business Development Associate.

NewsLink®, a Miami-based airport travel/convenience, specialty retail and food & beverage concessionaire, has been named the “Best Overall Retailer” in the Small Companies Division by Airport Experience® News, an information resource focused on spotlighting the trends, issues and advancements that affect every point of a traveler’s journey through an airport.   

“It’s an honor for us to be recognized with this prestigious award,” said Raymond Kayal, Jr., President and CEO of NewsLink®.  “Our team remains committed to providing first-class service to the traveling public and our airport partners while striving to make a positive impact in all we do. Customer satisfaction is foremost in the minds of our over 400 employees.”  

The annual Airport Experience® Conference hosts key decision-makers and executives currently operating in or looking to expand into the aviation industry.  Retailers were judged on customer service, presentation, management, and operational execution.  

“In this our 20th year, Airport Experience News (AXN), together with industry professionals and executives, are proud to recognize excellence in airport food, retail and passenger services through the AX awards program,” said Melissa K. Montes, publisher of Airport Experience News. “NewsLink® has a longstanding reputation in our industry and their multiple wins in this awards program is a testament to their team’s level of excellence when it comes to retail and travel convenience.”  

“We appreciate the prestigious honor that AXN and the airport professionals have bestowed upon us,” said Chris Korge, NewsLink’s Chairman.  “We hope to bring our unique hands-on approach to additional locations in the near future.”

NewsLink® is a domestic and privately held dynamic and innovative airport concessionaire based in Miami, FL that currently operates more than 50 locations at Miami, Boston-Logan, Nashville, Tampa, and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airports. The various types of concessions include convenience, news and gifts, bookstores, cafés, gourmet markets, restaurants, bars, and specialty retail.  While NewsLink® is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024, the company’s beginnings in airport concessions date back to 1959.   

For more information on NewsLink, their airport locations and partners, visit www.newslinkgroup.info.

Culture Shock Miami Hosts ‘One Night of Queen’ at Moss Cultural Arts Center, May 11 at 8 p.m.

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Culture Shock Miami invites you to step into the world of Queen as Gary Mullen & The Works revive the spirit of rock legend Freddie Mercury in “One Night of Queen” at The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, May 11 at 8 p.m. Take advantage of $5 tickets for teens and young adults (ages 13-22) and a companion by booking here.

“One Night of Queen” is an extraordinary rock and roll experience that mesmerizes audiences worldwide with the unforgettable stage theatrics, showmanship, and music of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Queen.

The Queen that featured Freddy Mercury ended in 1991 but “One Night of Queen” comes very close to a reincarnation of that band and singer. Recreating Queen’s unique genius, look, and revolutionary sound, this amazing tribute band showcases Queen’s greatest hits with amazing authenticity. You’ll relive all the classics you love with songs like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Killer Queen,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “We Are the Champions” and many more.

Known for their staggeringly convincing shows, Gary Mullen and the Works perform a complete three-hour Queen concert that is guaranteed to rock you.

Mullen performs with bassist Billy Moffat, drummer Jon Halliwell, keyboardist Malcolm Gentles, and guitarist Davie Brockett. For over two decades, they have performed to sold-out audiences around the world, playing more than 2,500 live shows to audiences in over 20 different countries. In Fact, Gary Mullen & The Works have played at many of the same venues that Queen has performed during its heyday.

With a global presence in popular culture for more than half a century, Queen formed in London in 1970 by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, and Roger Taylor, later joined by John Deacon. One of the most musically sophisticated acts rock has ever seen, estimates of their record sales range from 250 million to 300 million – making them one of the world’s best-selling music artists. In 1990, Queen received the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.

Regular-priced tickets are available on the Moss Center website for $47.50 and $65 VIP. Tickets for teens and young adults are available for $5 at Culture Shock Miami.

Michael Miller talks with Ileana Martinez de Castro, Owner of Airways Auto Tag Agency

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Michael Miller talks with Ileana Martinez De Castro, Owner of Airways Auto Tag Agency.
For more news, be sure to go to https://www.communitynewspapers.com

MIA to host rehearsal tour for future travelers with special needs

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WHAT:           

In recognition of Autism Acceptance Month, Miami International Airport will host its latest MIA Airport Instruction and Readiness (MIAair) tour for 11 children with special needs and their families or guardians. The tour will allow participants to rehearse the air travel experience from start to finish, all the way to an airplane seat, in a safe and controlled environment. The tour will also include 20 patients from the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis who have suffered spinal cord injuries and have a permanent disability.

Families will practice entering the airport, getting boarding passes, going through security, and boarding a GlobalX plane. The program also serves as a learning experience for airline and TSA workers at MIA. The goal of the MIAair program is for anyone – regardless of their disability – to experience the magic and wonder of flight.

WHO:             

MIA Director and CEO Ralph Cutié and GlobalX President Ryan Goepel will be available for interviews.

WHEN:

Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. (Tour will conclude by 10:30 a.m.)

WHERE:

MIA, Concourse F, TSA Checkpoint 6, departures level (near door 15)              

Free media parking is available at the surface lot on the departures level across from Door 11, with a business card or media placard on the dashboard.

State of Kid offers multiple children’s activities, clothing and more

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Several years ago, Alana Oxfeld was the mother of a toddler and was looking for resources to benefit her growing family. Specifically, she was searching for a place where she and other new mothers could interact with their children in a fun and educational way. 

Alana didn’t find what she sought, so the Miami mother and businesswoman founded State of Kid in the Design District in 2019 to make the lives of other moms a little less stressful and a lot more fun. 

“My goal was to create a one stop shop offering multiple resources for parents of young children,” she explains. “State of Kid offers a range of classes including music, tumbling, ballet, cooking, art, jiu jitsu and more. We also have a retail component featuring a curated selection of toys, gifts and clothing.” 

In launching State of Kid, Alana, who has a marketing and communications background, filled a community need, combining children’s retail with enriching classes. State of Kid provides a supervised space for parents and children from newborn to eight years old to play, learn and bond. 

“Not long after opening, we saw that demand was surging so we opened two more locations in Miami Beach and South Miami,” she says. “As we’ve continued to grow, it’s become apparent that parents love State of Kid just as much as their children do.” 

During the morning hours, class customers are moms with toddlers who aren’t yet in school, whereas the afternoons see the arrival of three- to eight-year-olds. Parents feel welcome in the clean and upscale stores, which are carefully sited near nail salons, fitness studios and shops to allow mom to combine playtime with errands.

“My son loved State of Kid,” says Katie, a mother from Miami. “The quality and range of classes they offer is beyond anything else in Miami. And they have the cutest kids’ clothes and toys in the store. I cannot recommend State of Kid more highly.”

State of Kid also offers Mini Camps during holiday breaks and over the summer. Birthday parties are a big hit as well, with every event tailored specifically to each child. Recently, a Taylor Swift-themed party was a huge hit with children and parents alike. Alana and her staff go all out on events, arranging catering and backdrops, bringing in characters and offering face painting and hair braiding.

Among the curated collection of clothing items for sale at State of Kid include dresses, rompers, onesies, tees, pajamas and sets from brands including Beach Riot, Esme, Louise Misha, Pink Chicken and Rylee + Cru, among many others.

Classes start at $40 with a monthly commitment. To give families the ultimate flexibility, many classes are offered as drop-in beginning at $50 per session. 

For more information or to view the schedule, please visit www.stateofkid.com.

Danny Smith is first Gables cop to be named to Florida Police Hall of Fame

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Retired Coral Gables Police Officer Danny Smith has been named to the Florida Police Officer’s Hall of Fame. He is the first officer from the Coral Gables Police Department to have the honor bestowed upon him. The enshrinement ceremony will take place in Tallahassee at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement headquarters on May 18th. 

This is not Smith’s first rodeo, however. He was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 1994 in honor of his being named the Most Valuable Player in the 1982 College Baseball World Series, when UM won the National Championship after a stunning five game run during which Smith was a magician as a left-handed relief pitcher. 

“When I got the phone call from Governor DeSantis’ office that I was being inducted into the Florida Police Hall of Fame, I had tears in my eyes,” says Smith. “After more than 30 years as a police officer, it’s a phenomenal honor. I know many officers just as worthy of being selected. The ceremony is taking place on my mother’s 84th birthday, so it’s all the more special.” 

Over the course of his career, which began as a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper, Smith worked in multiple capacities, serving as a DUI enforcement officer (where he once made four DUI arrests in one night), field training officer and traffic homicide investigator, among other roles. He trained hundreds of Coral Gables officers, four of whom are now majors in the department. 

“I’m proud of the fact that I was able to do so many different things in the 30 years I spent in uniform,” he says.  

He’s not the only one who is proud.

“It is my great honor to announce that our first ever Coral Gables Police Officer has been selected by Governor DeSantis and the Cabinet to be forever remembered into the State of Florida Police Officers Hall of Fame,” said Coral Gables Chief of Police Edward J. Hudak, Jr.  “Officer Danny Smith who recently retired was selected for induction after being nominated by law enforcement executives and peers alike. Congratulations to Danny on his entire career for the thousands of people that he has touched and lives he has changed and saved. I am honored to call him a colleague, classmate and friend. There is no truer example of what a “Gables Cop” exemplifies.”

Jim Morris, the legendary former University of Miami baseball coach, called Smith to congratulate him on his latest honor. Morris knows a little something about halls of fame. He is a University of Miami Sports Hall of Famer and a College Hall of Famer himself.  

And if Smith wasn’t busy enough as a police officer, he spent almost 20 years as the Head Baseball Coach at Palmetto Senior High School. These days, he is enjoying his free time watering the plants and feeding the hummingbirds in his new home in Las Vegas, where he recently moved with his wife Danielle. 

“Retirement is an adjustment and I’m going to get a new job soon. I’m not putting on a uniform or a gun belt, though, Smith says with a laugh. “My wife Dani spent 40 years managing the Nick Waddell State Farm office in Pinecrest. Now, she runs a State Farm office near our new home. Every day, I take her lunch…I’m an Uber Eats driver with one customer.”

Dozens of Smith’s family, friends and former police colleagues will be caravanning to Tallahassee to see him be honored on May 18th by Governor DeSantis, himself a former Yale baseball player.

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the historic Deering Estate

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Deering Estate is the perfect setting to celebrate Mother’s Day in Miami. There are many ways to show mom how much you appreciate her this Mother’s Day by inviting her to one of the activities and programs at Deering Estate that make great shared experiences for you and your family.

Mother’s Day Brunch: Bring your own picnic
Sunday, May 12, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
$15 for adults & $7 for children (ages 4-14); Plan your visit and purchase general admission tickets online. Free for Deering Estate Foundation Members. Become a member today!

Treat mom to a day out that she deserves. Bring a picnic and enjoy a relaxing day outdoors among the Royal Palm trees overlooking the quiet waters of Biscayne Bay. Guests can also enjoy a guided Nature Preserve Tour at 12:30 p.m. and the Garden Exhibition featuring new work by Gustavo Matamoros (Deering Estate Artist-in-Residence, 2024) in collaboration with Robert Thiele. The exhibition consists of standalone sculptures and sound integrated into the natural ambiance and furnishings of The Garden Room inside the Richmond Cottage.

Mother’s Day Bay Cruise
Sunday, May 12, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
$50 (ages 4 & up); Space is limited. Purchase tickets online.

The Pelican Skipper pontoon boat will depart from Deering Estate on a Bay Cruise on Mother’s Day. Cruise across the smooth waters of Biscayne Bay where you have the opportunity to see wildlife that inhabits the waters including manatees and dolphins. Enjoy a glass of complimentary champagne as you disembark and explore the Deering Estate grounds.

About the Deering Estate 
Deering Estate, located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Miami, is a 21st Century house museum, cultural and ecological field station, and a national landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, owned by the State of Florida and managed by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. Deering Estate is designated as one of seven Miami-Dade County “Heritage Parks” which have a vital role in our community’s history, environment and in providing recreational and cultural experiences.

About the Deering Estate Foundation
For those who treasure the Deering Estate, who advocate for its preservation and wish to invest in its future, the Deering Estate Foundation provides opportunities for individuals and corporations alike to partake in membership, signature events, and one-of-a-kind experiences, all in service of providing vital funding and support to the Deering Estate. Through these efforts, the foundation fulfills its mission to uphold the legacy of Charles Deering’s cherished 1920s-era property, to provide funding for the cultural, educational and recreational experiences it offers, as well as its significant scientific and archaeological endeavors to conserve its diverse flora, fauna and the eight native ecosystems that thrive on its 450 acres, and to ensure its longevity as a prized American heritage site. Established in 1989, The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. is a community-based charitable 501(c)3 Florida Corporation and the philanthropic partner of the Deering Estate.

Miami-Dade Mayor Levine Cava and Commissioner Higgins presented with the 2024 Serving the Arts Award

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On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Commissioner Eileen Higgins, District 5, were presented with the signature “Serving the Arts Award” at the 2024 Serving the Arts Awards ceremony held at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium. The signature Serving the Arts Award was presented in recognition of their outstanding leadership in supporting local artists and cultural institutions during the COVID-19 Pandemic with critical federal COVID-relief funds. The emergency funding had an indelible impact and provided a lifeline to entire nonprofit cultural community.

“It is a great honor to share this award with Commissioner Higgins,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Levine Cava. “Arts and culture are such an important component of our economy, and I am proud that we were able to use critical funding to save jobs and institutions during the COVID pandemic that are an integral part of this vital sector and help to secure its brighter future.”

The event, presented by the Arts and Business Council of Miami in partnership with the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, brought together business, cultural and community leaders to recognize 27 honorees for their continued commitment to advancing arts and culture. In attendance were Miami-Dade County Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III; Commissioner Marleine Bastien; and Commissioner Raquel A. Regalado, who presented the Arts and Accessibility Award.

Among the honorees were Miami-Dade County Commissioner Keon Hardemon, recognized with the Elected Official of the Year Award; Monty Trainer recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award; PNC Bank recognized with the Corporate and Cultural Partners Award; and Miami-Dade County Artist in Residence Xavier Cortada recognized with the Arts and Environment Award. The inaugural Miami-Dade County Mayor’s Legacy in Arts Award was presented to cultural leader Rosie Gordon-Wallace, President and Curator of the Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator. For a complete list of honorees visit the website.

About the Arts & Business Council of Miami
The Arts & Business Council of Miami is dedicated to strengthening the vitality and sustainability of the arts in Miami-Dade County by providing services, resources, and advocacy to artists, cultural organizations, and creative entrepreneurs. Through innovative programs and partnerships, the Arts Biz Miami fosters collaboration between the arts and business sectors to promote economic growth, cultural diversity, and community engagement.

About the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council develop cultural excellence, diversity, access, and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating and promoting equitable opportunities for artists and cultural organizations, and our residents and visitors who are their audiences. The Department receives funding through the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, The Children’s Trust, the National Endowment for the Arts, the State of Florida through the Florida Department of State, Florida Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Peacock Foundation, Inc., The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation, and the Taft Foundation. Other support and services are provided by TicketWeb for the Culture Shock Miami program, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, the South Florida Cultural Consortium and the Tourist Development Council. For more information, please visit www.miamidadearts.org.

Miami-Dade County invites residents to take part in countywide Home Chemical Drop-Off events

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The Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) invites Miami-Dade County residents to the Home Chemical Drop-off Mobile Events, happening between May and November 2024.  Through this program, residents can safely dispose of household products that can be potentially harmful for the environment if not disposed of properly.

Requirements:

Events are open to all Miami-Dade County residents. Patrons must present a valid State of Florida driver’s license or identification card to verify residency in Miami-Dade County.

The events are not open for business or commercial use.

Pack all containers upright in a sturdy box and tighten the lids and caps. Place leaking containers inside a larger container, along with absorbent material such as newspaper. Make sure to label all containers. If the original label has fallen off, re-label it with the contents or any information you have or label it “UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.”

Event Dates (all events take place on Saturday):

  • May 18, 2024 – Sunset Kendall Trash and Recycling Center, 8000 SW 107th Ave, Miami, FL 33173
  • June 8, 2024 – Eureka Drive Trash and Recycling Center, 9401 SW 184th St, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
  • June 29, 2024 – North Dade Trash and Recycling Center, 21500 NW 47 Ave, Miami, FL 33055
  • July 20, 2024 – Moody Drive Trash and Recycling Center, 12970 SW 268th St, Homestead, FL 33032
  • August 10, 2024 – West Perrine Trash and Recycling Center, 16651 SW 107th Ave, Miami, FL 33157
  • August 31, 2024 – West Little River Trash and Recycling Center, 1830 NW 79th St, Miami, FL 33147
  • September 21, 2024 – Richmond Heights Trash and Recycling Center, 14050 Boggs Dr, Miami, FL 33176
  • October 12, 2024 – South Miami Heights Trash and Recycling Center, 20800 SW 117th Ave, Miami, FL 33177
  • November 2, 2024 – Golden Glades Trash and Recycling Center, 140 NW 160th Street, Miami, FL 33169
  • November 23, 2024 – Sunset Kendall Trash and Recycling Center, 8000 SW 107th Ave, Miami, FL 33173

Drop-off hours at the mobile event sites are from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the scheduled date.

Accepted Items:
Oil-based paints
Paint remover
Pesticides
Pool chemicals
Concrete cleaner
Degreaser
Furniture stripper
Roofing tar
Gasoline
Used motor oil
Weed killers
Batteries
Polishes and solvents
Unbroken fluorescent light bulbs, including the older, long-tube fluorescents, modern compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), and other fluorescent types
Latex paints that are still in liquid form
Propane tanks (larger tanks such as those used for RVs, forklifts, or fixed kitchen gas supply are not accepted)
Empty oxygen tanks
Driveway sealer
Electronic items including:
Computer monitors and televisions
Personal computers
Keyboards
Hard drives and printers
VCRs, audio and video equipment
Communication equipment such as cellular telephones and hand-held radios

Items not accepted in this program:
Business-, institutional- and government-generated waste, explosives, biohazardous waste, appliances, microwave ovens.

For more information please visit the Miami-Dade County Home Chemical webpage.

Miami-Dade County: Buy Now!

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Grant Miller, Publisher
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Gusmans want Olympia Theater back after Miami neglect
Grant Miller

Anyone who has ever bought any property understands how expensive real estate is today. Greater Miami’s inventory across all classes including offices is way more expensive than it was years ago.

So when a deal comes along, you have to jump on it. Like now, or the window closes.

We’ve got that situation in Miami-Dade County right now with the 625,000-square-foot Flagler Corporate Center at 9250 West Flagler St. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levin Cava wants Flagler Corporate to be the new home to some County offices that could include permitting, which right is further south at 11805 SW 26 St. The list price is $205 million, or $328 per square foot.

Commissioner Anthony Rodriguez

Vice Chair Athony Rodriguez, Commissioner from District 10, pushed to pause the item to have the County team negotiate the price. After Commissioner Rodriguez’s efforts prompted talks with the property owner, the County got the price down to $182 million, or $291 per square foot, an 11% discount per square foot.

Miami-Dade County – Buy Now!

This is a heck of a deal compared to the original price and the value of comparable properties. The County should buy now!

To make the deal even more clear, consider the publicly held Lennar Corp. (LEN) paid $68 million, or $318 per square foot, for a 213,182-square foot property at 5505 Blue Lagoon Drive. This is a company with a market cap of $43.9 billion and your County government just scored a better deal than a Fortune 500 company. Lennar’s choice to locate where other Fortune 500 companies are located in Blue Lagoon makes the property more expensive, but the comparison puts things in perspective.

Miami-Dade County – Buy Now!

This is a case of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) that is actually on the money! Literally!

And the kicker on all this is that the property the County has targeted for purchase includes 25.9 acres of land that Miami-Dade can repurpose for housing and other essential services to the community.

The purchase price of $182 million is well below the average of the two independent appraisals.

The financial plan at the new purchase price of $182 million includes an estimated savings of over $800 million by owning versus leasing over time. This is a unique opportunity to purchase a great asset in a central location that will support the growing and diverse needs of the County.

So, for the love of everything that is special about Miami-Dade, it’s time to put your money where your mouth is.

Miami-Dade County: Buy Now!

Have questions or comments? Please feel free to call or text me at 305-323-8206 or email grant@cnews.net.

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