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Mother Nature held off the downpour just long enough for the ceremonial groundbreaking of Le Jardin’s new Hydroponic and Aquaponic Garden. In yet another community-focused innovation, Eduardo Berrones, chief executive officer of Le Jardin Community Center, greeted attendees July 22 at Tatum Park. Boards displaying…
South Dade families will see different school meal options beginning with the 2026–27 academic year as Miami-Dade County Public Schools moves from universal free meals to a school-by-school system. Under the new system, 121 qualifying schools will continue providing breakfast and lunch at no charge…
South Dade students will have new opportunities to pursue careers in healthcare before graduating from high school. Miami-Dade County Public Schools recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Career Dual Enrollment Medical Assisting Lab at South Miami Senior High School. The program is being…
Homestead is moving forward with several projects that could affect the city’s infrastructure, housing supply, recreational facilities and finances in the coming years. Recent discussions by the Homestead City Council have included $3 million in state funding for infrastructure improvements, the redevelopment of an affordable…
The City of Homestead celebrated the reopening of Audubon Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 14, unveiling a newly renovated and expanded playground designed to create a safer, more inclusive recreational space for families in the Homestead Villages community. The updated playground features multiple…
The Town of Cutler Bay has secured funding for a major roadway improvement project along Franjo Road, marking another step in the town’s ongoing efforts to improve transportation infrastructure, safety and connectivity for residents. The Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Governing Board approved funding for…
The City of Homestead’s annual Race to the 4th brought thousands of residents and visitors to Homestead-Miami Speedway on Saturday, July 4, for an evening of fireworks, music, family activities and patriotic celebration. The long-running Independence Day tradition, held from 5 to 10 p.m., once…
waited in the heat for members of John G. Salley American Legion Post 43 to tell them how they were going to help with a special project. What none of them knew was that nearly 50 years earlier, more than 200 other individuals had been…
As Homestead-Miami Speedway prepares to host the 2026 NASCAR Championship Weekend, the facility is not just getting ready for another race. It is preparing for one of the largest national stages to return to South Dade. The championship weekend is scheduled for Nov. 6-8, 2026,…
Seventy-two students took the stage at the Seminole Theatre in Homestead on June 13 as South Florida Barber Schools held its first graduation ceremony, marking a milestone for students pursuing careers in the barbering industry. The graduates, many from Homestead, Florida City and surrounding South…
Families across South Miami-Dade will have several major ways to celebrate Independence Day this year, with large Fourth of July events planned at Homestead-Miami Speedway and Tropical Park. Both celebrations will be held Saturday, July 4, and both are expected to draw residents looking for…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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 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.…
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…
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…
No one likes to think about it, but hurricane season is approaching. The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, known as WASD, is preparing to maintain essential services before, during and after severe weather events. “Miami-Dade County continues to experience more frequent and intense storms, which…