I take great pride in giving back to our community. I am President of the Miami Beach Bar Association and served as Vice-Chair of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. My passion for community service also includes improving our public
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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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Why we at City Debate believe in Ricky Arriola: 1)Led the effort to permit homesteaded property owners to rent out existing accessory-dwelling units or backyard cottages to moderate-income individuals and families. Proposed for all future city-owned parking garages to be
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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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Dear Miami Beach Residents, September has come and gone too quickly. Time flies when you are busy working for our beloved City! The Commission has been in full swing since returning from our August recess. I’ve spent considerable time listening to residents
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Just 10 months after Miami Beach residents voted to approve the G.O. Bond Program and just five months after the city sold its first round of bonds, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Polo Park to mark the first of
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Friends and Neighbors, Ricky Arriola… School is back in session and everyone is back in town, so I wanted to take an opportunity to share with you all the projects we’ve been working on! We’re sending this video now because
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New Additions…Shed-ing Some Light on the Garden! The Garden Center has an elegant new shed to store tools and garden equipment that need to be protected from the elements. Thank you to Martine Ponce from Ponce Service Welding for putting the perfect
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Dear Friends, Thankfully, Hurricane Dorian has passed and Miami Beach was spared. Unfortunately, our neighbors in the Bahamas were hit very hard by Hurricane Dorian. Many of you have reached out to ask the best way you can help our neighbors in
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As a new school year begins, I want to wish our children, parents, and teachers all the best!!! Together we’ll make this year even better than the last. One way we plan on making it better is by expanding the
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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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What People Are Saying About Central Cab Michael G. (Miami, FL)My family booked the cab for a trip to MIA airport. They were early and we had a smooth comfortable ride. The four of us arrived safely and on time
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Dear Miami Beach Residents, I hope you are enjoying our hot Miami Beach summer and are able to take time off to enjoy our beautiful City. Unfortunately, I have disturbing news. Wednesday night in South Beach, I was shoved and called homophobic slurs
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Join me in congratulating our new Chief of Police, Rick Clements, and Deputy Chief of Police, Wayne Jones! These men have an illustrious career of proven mettle, compassion, and commitment to public service. Our City is in good hands with
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Dear Miami Beach Residents, I would like to thank all of you that attended our 2019 Legislative Update that I moderated recently with a group of panelists that included Senator Jason Pizzo and Rep. Michael Grieco. It was great turnout
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Dear Miami Beach Residents, May reminds me of the wonderful women who have and continue to nurture and support me. Thank you to all the wonderful mothers and grandmothers who work hard every day for their families, especially MY mother, Sandra
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I had the opportunity of a lifetime — to see our beautiful City of Miami Beach from 15,000 feet while free falling with the US Army Golden Knights. The Knights invited me to jump with them as part of their
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Dear Miami Beach Residents, It is already March and Miami Beach is springing forward in so many positive ways. Our economy and brand remain as strong as the hotel occupancy and average daily rate numbers continue higher than ever. With such a
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Update from Vice Mayor Malakoff Monday, March 14, 2019 Dear Residents, I am honored to serve once again as your Commissioner. As always, your concerns are my concerns. I have received numerous inquiries from residents of all ages regarding Medical Marijuana
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