Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will run fromJuly 20 to August 20
Great news, parents! This year’s annual Back-to-School “Sales Tax Holiday” starts Monday,July 20 through Thursday, August 20, 2026. Parents will get a break from the state’s sales taxrepresenting significant savings for families as the summer break ends and the new schoolyear begins.No Florida sales tax or local option tax will be collected during this time […]
This Weekend in South Dade: July 24–26
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are five local happenings around South Miami-Dade, July 24 to 26. Robotics ExhibitionSaturday, July 25 · 10:00 AM · Cutler Bay Town Hall, 10720 Caribbean Blvd.The Town of Cutler Bay presents a free, family-friendly STEM showcase with robotics demonstrations and hands-on activities for all ages. Lighthouse Cruise […]
“In the Heights” Takes Its Final Bow in Homestead This Saturday
Downtown Homestead has been singing this summer. On Saturday, July 25 at 8:00 PM, the Seminole Theatre hosts the closing night of “In the Heights,” Lin-Manuel Miranda’s joyful, Tony-winning musical. The show tells the story of a close-knit neighborhood full of music, dancing, and big dreams. It’s a story about what it means to call […]
This Weekend in South Dade: July 17–19
From the World Cup final to a walk through local history, South Dade has a full weekend ahead. Here are our picks for July 17 through 19. FIFA World Cup Final Watch Party Sunday, July 19 | Doors 4:00 PM, kickoff 5:00 PM | Cypress Hall at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd., PinecrestWatch the world […]
Palmetto Bay Seniors Can Get Free Help Learning Uber on July 21
Ride apps can feel confusing the first time. A free workshop in Palmetto Bay next week aims to fix that. Senior Tech Connect: Uber Workshop takes place Tuesday, July 21 at 10:00 AM at 17641 Old Cutler Road in Palmetto Bay. The session walks older adults through using Uber, a handy skill for getting to […]
This Weekend in South Dade: July 10–12
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few local happenings around South Miami-Dade. Back to School Health and Safety Fair Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phichol Williams Community Center, 951 SW 4th Street, Homestead. A free family fair with health screenings, free backpacks and school supplies, a book giveaway, […]
Palmetto Bay Collects Supplies for Venezuela Earthquake Victims
The Village of Palmetto Bay is stepping up to help families far from home. Village Hall is now a drop-off point for supplies headed to victims of the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. Residents can bring donations to Village Hall, where Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies pick them up and take them to the Sheriff’s headquarters for […]
Homestead Turns Losner Park Into a World Cup Fan Zone on July 19
Get ready for a big party in Downtown Homestead. The City is turning Losner Park into the “Homestead Fan Zone” for the FIFA World Cup 26 championship match on Sunday, July 19, from 1 to 8 p.m. Fans can watch the final on a giant screen with neighbors, food, and a festive downtown feel. The […]
This Weekend in South Dade: July 3–5
South Miami-Dade has plenty of ways to celebrate America’s 250th birthday this Fourth of July weekend. Here are a few favorites. Cutler Bay 4th of July Parade & Picnic — Saturday, July 4, 8:00 a.m. to noon — Whispering Pines Park, Cutler Bay. Free. A beloved hometown parade and picnic, a tradition for more than […]
South Dade Celebrates America’s 250th This Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is extra special this year as the country marks 250 years of independence, and South Miami-Dade is ready to celebrate. In Cutler Bay, the morning belongs to the community. The Cutler Bay 4th of July Parade and Picnic runs from 8:00 a.m. to noon at Whispering Pines Park. This free, family-friendly […]