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The City of Homestead has officially launched one of its most ambitious infrastructure projects in decades, breaking ground on a multi-phase initiative that will transform the Krome Avenue and Flagler Avenue corridors while laying the foundation for the city’s continued growth. City officials, community leaders, business owners, and residents gathered on June 30 for a […]

The Town of Cutler Bay is proud to announce that its Public Works Department has earned multiple prestigious local, state, and national awards recognizing the Town’s continued excellence in floodplain management, transportation infrastructure, public service, and administrative support. Leading the list is the Town’s national recognition from the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) with […]

The City of Florida City continues to invest in programs and services that strengthen the community, with a series of new initiatives designed to serve residents of all ages. The City’s newly launched Senior Program has quickly become a welcoming gathering place for local seniors. More than 50 participants meet Monday through Friday at the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]