Guest Speakers: Steve Bovo and Miguel Soliman Steve Bovo Miguel Soliman Steve Bovo for County Mayor As your District 13 commissioner, I am honored to have been elected to represent the constituencies of Hialeah, Miami Lakes, Palm Springs
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“First, my thoughts today are with those families and friends who lost loved ones on that horrific day in February 2018 – especially those who spoke in the Senate hearing Monday. I heard them, every single one. I wear their
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Dear Friends, I cannot believe that it has been almost two years since you elected me back into office as your Miami Beach Commissioner. I am thankful to represent us in this City that we all love. I also strive
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“The residents of this district deserve a choice” Today, I announce my candidacy for the Democratic nomination in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. I made this decision after much self-reflection, prayer, and months of dialogue with my inner circle, and those
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South Miami Mayor Philip Stoddard was cleared by the Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust today when it dismissed with prejudice the complaint against him by Lobbyist Stephen Cody, the disgraced former lawyer suspended from The Florida Bar since
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Bryant Miller Olive, P.A. (BMO) Managing Shareholder Grace Dunlap is pleased to announce that the firm is expanding its Miami office to offer a full-service municipal government practice, led by longtime municipal government attorney Jose Smith, Esq. In addition, Smith
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Could this ruling have an effect on Miami Beaches term-limited ordnance? Ruling in favor of mayoral candidates Dorothy Johnson and Rose Tydus, Miami Circuit Judge Maria Santovenia allowed both longtime community leaders to resume their quest to lead the City
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the addition of commodities to the trade mitigation package aimed at assisting farmers suffering from damage due to unjustified trade retaliation by foreign nations. Starting Monday, Sept. 24, producers of shelled almonds
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by: David Arthur Walters. (Speical to City Debate) Thomas Jefferson learned and said much about various subjects during the course of his illustrious career. He naturally contradicted himself from time to time and was undoubtedly unaware of many of his self-contradictions. He changed
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by: Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, Meeting the parents of Joaquin Oliver Saturday was both a humbling and inspiring experience. Manuel and Patricia Oliver, whose son was one of the students murdered Feb. 14 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, joined dozens of mothers and fathers
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The U.S. Postal Service’s first scratch-and-sniff stamps will add the sweet scent of summer to letters of love, friendship, party invitations and other mailings when the Postal Service introduces the Frozen Treats Forever stamps June 20 in Austin, TX. The stamps can be
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Our children finally have a skate park after so many years of waiting! This fabulous skate park is almost 5,000 square feet and features quarter pipes, ramps, rails, grind ledges and a flat bar. The park has been packed with
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue hosted a food waste roundtable with Representatives Chellie Pingree (ME-1) and David Young (IA-3), food industry leaders, and non-profit groups at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today. This roundtable, the first of many
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“The opioid epidemic has had a devastating impact on small towns and rural places throughout our country. Yesterday, the First Lady reminded us through her Be Best initiative that children are a critical component to building rural prosperity. As more
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Dear Neighbor, Miami Beach has more than 30 parks facilities, and I am so proud to be part of a Commission that continues to invest in our green infrastructure, creating new spaces for recreation and relaxation! Muss, Allison, Belle
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MUSCLE BEACH GETS A FACELIFT You dont have to join a gym to get a great full body workout anymore! We recently gave our outdoor fitness equipment at Lummus Park a serious upgrade. The state of the art equipment was
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Paychex Main Street survey reveals 53% of small business owners do not feel federal tax reform would benefit their business; 47% indicate it would be positive for their business According to the latest Paychex Small Business Survey, business owners on
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AFGE thanks, Rep. Cartwright for including amendment in DoD jobs spending bill Federal civilian employees who provide critical support to our nation’s military would be protected from having their jobs outsourced under an amendment to the Defense spending bill that won
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Sens. Heller, Heinrich Lead Charge to Eliminate Tax on Comprehensive Health Plans Teamsters General President Jim Hoffaapplauded the efforts of Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV) and Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) to repeal the 40 percent excise tax on comprehensive insurance plans included in the Affordable Care
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