Though she left us a little over 20 years ago, on May 14, 1998; Marjory Stoneman Douglas remains a giant in our Nation’s, State’s and our community’s memory. Of course, most of us remember her as the “Mother of the Everglades” for her activism and writings, which forced... Read More
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Members of the Williamson family honored by Biscayne Bay Kiwanis
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Biscayne Bay Kiwanis Club, one of South Florida’s most active community service organizations, recently honored The Williamson family — Ed, Carol and Trae — of Williamson Automotive Group as recipients of the Michael Shores Citizens of the Year Award... Read More
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Is Joe Carollo Above The Law?
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Regulations are funny things, depending on which side you find yourself. If you’re the government or you’re the people who the regulations don’t affect, then the view is that they must all be strictly enforced, regardless of their wisdom or merit... Read More
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WEALTHBUZZ by Wealth Engage | SECURE ACT – Would you believe me if I told you that in early April the Ways and Means Committee of the U.S. Congress passed a bill with UNANIMOUS BIPARTISAN support?! Well, it did. It is paired with a similar bill in the Senate, the Retirement Enhancement and Savings... Find out more | Host A Hero provides vacations for U.S. Special Operations Forces
| For years, South Miami businessman Alex Rodriguez and his wife Karen had thought about what they could do to show their gratitude for living in the United States. In 2017, their idea crystallized and they formed Host A Hero, a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching... Read More | Miami Dade College sets record with 7 Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship winners
| A record-breaking seven Miami Dade College (MDC) students who graduated on May 4 were awarded the coveted Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships worth up to $40,000 annually for a maximum of three years while they complete their bachelor’s degrees... Read More | Ocean Bank announces $300,000 commitment to The Education Fund
| Ocean Bank, a supporter of education and leading contributor to The Education Fund, has pledged $300,000 that will spearhead the continuing work of the Ocean Bank Center for Educational Materials through 2022... Read More | Local author debuts How to eat healthy around unhealthy people on Planet EARTH | Local author Aaron Guerrero has just released and published his first-ever book. The aim of the publication is to assist those struggling to achieve their health goals in a realistic and positive manner, all while promoting and educating readers on the reality of our current... Find out more | The new DADE COUNTY Police Benevolent Association
| Although it’s hard to believe we are almost halfway through 2019, we are proud to report that our organization continues to grow in many ways. With that growth comes the important task of not only... Read More | The Barnacle Historic State Park goes to the dogs at 9th Annual ‘Woofstock’
| Some say The Barnacle Historic State Park is going to the dogs — and it did, on May 5 as a pack of 850 dog lovers and their 203 canine friends came out to support the ninth annual “Woofstock.”... Read More | Watchdog Report Vol.20 No.15
| At a school board meeting a few months ago a human trafficking expert and prosecutor said with the big event trifactors are building “capacity of young girls,” and many of the 7th and 8th graders are in foster care. Further the pimps use 7th and 8th graders to recruit these new young girls... Read More | Mercedes-benz Grant Zoo Miami Foundation $30,000 for Educational Outreach Van
| Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay and Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables granted Zoo Miami Foundation $30,000 for the lease of an educational outreach Mercedes-Benz Metris van. The custom-wrapped van will... Read More | Chisholm Architects named top firm of 2019 by Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
| Chisholm Architects, a full-service architectural, interior, and urban-design firm located in Miami was named Architectural Firm of the Year by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce at the recent 2019 Real Estate Achievers & Leaders (REAL) Awards... Read More | Starbucks Aventura ParkSquare hosts Technology Committee
| What a great place for an early morning meeting! The brand-new Starbucks in Aventura’s newest development, Aventura ParkSquare, was the place for the Aventura Marketing Council/Chamber of Commerce’s recent Technology Committee meeting chaired by Steve Goitia... Read More | Back to the basics with Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
| As you may already know, I filed to run for my old seat on the Miami Beach Commission. These past six months were filled with hard work, completing my PhD dissertation research – which I will now defend... Read More | Check, Please! South Florida is lauded with the Zest Awards
| South Florida PBS (WPBT & WXEL) is proud to announce that Check, Please! South Florida, one of its local productions with host Chef Michelle Bernstein, received the Zest Awards for Readers’ Choice Award for Best Food Reporting! Check, Please! South Florida airs on Mondays and Thursdays, at 7:30 pm on WPBT and Wednesdays at 5:30 pm on WXEL... Read More | Statement from Commissioner Esteban Bovo on the passing of HB 385 and SB 898 in Tallahassee
| “I applaud the leadership of the bill sponsors, House and Senate leadership, and the members of our local legislative delegation that voted in favor of this reform. HB 385 and SB 898 will replace MDX and usher in a new entity that will bring toll rate reduction, responsibly maintain local control, and restore the public’s trust & confidence... Read More | Artwalk Homestead Presents a Free Community Family Day With Art & Stem Activities, Human Resources and Free Food
| The City of Homestead, Councilwoman Jenifer N. Bailey, and the Southwest Advisory Committee (SWAC) will host the premier Art in Park. It is a FREE Family Community Day at Blakey Park 600 S.W. 14 th Avenue, Homestead, FL 33030 on Saturday, May 25, 2019, from 12pm-4pm. The community day will provide families with a fun-filled day of art... Read More | Mucarsel-Powell Votes for Clean Energy Future, Keeps Promise to fight for South Florida’s Environment
| U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (FL-26), vice chair of the Water Resources & Environment Subcommittee of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and member of the Everglades Caucus... Read More | Today is deadline for ads in next weeks papers. Be sure to contact your sales rep to reserve your space! | |
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