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One of the things I enjoy most about covering the Homestead market is finding communities that buyers may not know much about yet. Palm Villas by Blue Nest Development is one of those places. Located in Homestead’s growing 33033 ZIP code, Palm Villas is a…
For more than 40 years, the Homestead Soup Kitchen has served as a steady source of help for residents in Homestead, Florida City and the surrounding South Dade area. Under new leadership, that mission remains the same: feed those who are hungry, no questions asked.…
Fires burning near the Everglades continued to affect parts of Miami-Dade County this week, prompting county environmental officials to urge residents to monitor air-quality conditions and limit exposure when smoke is present. Miami-Dade County’s Department of Environmental Resources Management said expanded wildfires near the Everglades,…
This weekend, the annual Mango Festival at the Fruit & Spice Park once again proved why it is one of South Florida’s most anticipated summer events. Mango enthusiasts, tropical fruit collectors, growers, and families gathered under the shade of towering tropical trees to celebrate one…
Homestead’s commercial real estate market remains active heading into the summer, supported by population growth, continued development and demand across several property sectors. Industrial real estate continues to be one of the area’s strongest categories. Demand for warehouse and flex space remains high, particularly among…
For six weeks each summer, a group of young women from Miami-Dade County high schools trade textbooks for lab coats, pipettes and microscopes. This summer marks the 10th annual Microbiology Girls Club Summer Camp at Miami Dade College’s Homestead Campus, a six-week program that introduces…
Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, but understanding the holiday means recognizing that freedom did not reach everyone at the same time. Observed each year on June 19, Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and issued…
The Kiwanis Club of Homestead-South Dade, one of South Florida’s most active community service organizations, recently presented $10,000 in college scholarships to 10 local high school seniors. “Being able to help students fulfill their dream of attending college is an incredible experience,” said Mia DeVane,…
Florida City residents are seeing several major building projects move forward, with new commercial, residential and mixed-use development taking shape across the city. One of the most visible projects is the long-discussed Mutineer site, located at the southeast corner of U.S. 1 and Palm Drive.…
Sixty years ago, South Dade Senior High School runner Cipriano Garza Jr. covered 100 yards in 9.8 seconds and became a Florida high school state champion. The race lasted only seconds, but the life behind it stretched across fields, classrooms, labor camps and communities that…
The Homestead Rotary Club, now in its 101st year of service to the community, partnered with Homestead Miami Speedway to celebrate their newest scholarship recipients on Wednesday 27 May. This year the Rotary club is providing 42 area students with $2500 each to further their…
Generations began their Memorial Day morning Monday, May 25, at Palms Woodlawn Cemetery. The annual event from Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Arrant-Smith Post 4127 and the VFW Auxiliary was supported by John G. Salley American Legion Post 43, the Military Affairs Council (MAC), staff…
Military leaders, veterans, elected officials, business owners, educators, first responders and community stakeholders gathered in Homestead for the South Dade Chamber of Commerce Military Appreciation event, an afternoon dedicated to honoring service members whose impact continues long after their time in uniform ends. The event…
Fashion, music, shopping, food and local creativity will come together in Homestead during the Miami Mega Fashion Expo on Saturday, May 30, at Harris Field Pavilion. The event will take place at 1034 NE Eighth St. in Homestead. Gates open at 5 p.m., with a…
Homestead Senior High School has some top-notch graduating seniors who are expected to go on to success in college and their careers. Many of the leading graduates are planning careers in healthcare. Tatiana Hernandez was president of the Homestead High Student Government Association and is…
Homestead residents may soon have a new McDonald’s along Krome Avenue. The Council is discussing approval of a site plan for a 3,859-square-foot McDonald’s restaurant west of South Krome Avenue, also known as SW 17th Avenue, between SW 5th Street/Margaret Street and SW 6th Street.…
The Emmy Award-winning South Florida Youth Symphony (SFYS.org), one of the nation’s premier youth music organizations, earned the Gold Medal at the prestigious Young Bohemia 2026 music festival in Prague. The SFYS is a regular “fixture” in the Homestead-South Dade area, performing in the City…
Miami (36-17, 16-14 ACC) was up in Tallahassee last weekend for a three-game set against the Florida State Seminoles (38-16, 19-11). In Thursday’s opener, Miami never played better — for seven innings. Unfortunately, you have to play nine these days. Senior starter Rob Evans was…
Miami International Airport will soon have a new operations center designed to make the airport one of the most technologically advanced in the world. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Miami International Airport officials recently unveiled plans and renderings for MIA’s new state-of-the-art Airport Operations Center…
Many parents have passed through phases of children and music lessons. Others have spent years with children in school bands, attending performances and concerts. For some, though, a child’s passion is elevated to a greater level and exceptional skill becomes apparent at a young age.…
Miami-Dade County Public Schools will soon have a new arts conservatory. During a recent meeting, the School Board of Miami-Dade County commissioned the James B. Pirtle Construction Company and Silva Architects, LLC to work on a project with an $85 million construction budget, combining Arthur…
Schools are designed for students to progress steadily from kindergarten through 12th grade. College, training in the trades and other choices come after and may take place immediately after graduation or be delayed for a while. Miami-Dade County Public Schools has many programs for high…
What struck me most about this weekend’s South Florida Soul Rodeo wasn’t just the energy, the music or even the competition itself. It was the unmistakable feeling that spaces like this matter now more than ever. At a time when Black history, Black political representation…
Soccer fans can use public transportation to get to the World Cup games. As Miami-Dade County prepares to welcome the world for FIFA World Cup 2026, the Department of Transportation and Public Works has announced the four official transportation hubs that will serve the Miami…