It was crystal clear that #362, which garnered 71% of the vote this past November, was a pay raise for Miami Dade Public School Teachers and increased security measures. It was made clear that this only applied to those teachers and support staff that work directly for Miami Dade Public Schools and not individuals who work at private, parochial or charter industry schools. Anyone suggesting otherwise is being disingenuous...

Compete for cash prizes, trophies and bragging rights, or just come to enjoy the fun and food! The Rotary Club of Coral Gables is planning its Annual Chili Cook-Off, Chili Chillin’ on Sunday, February 24, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park located in downtown Coral Gables, south of Miracle Mile. Contestants come from around South Florida...

Cure CF Miami is gearing up for it 6th Annual Kick CF with Bryant McKinnie and Friends Celebrity Kickball Tournament that will take place at Palmetto Bay Park on Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 at 12:00pm. Kick CF is a unique kickball tournament where participants come as a team (or join one) and engage in a day of athletic fun, CF awareness, and competitive spirit...

Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 3^rd annual signature event, Families in Paradise, on Sunday, March 10, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Key Biscayne’s Village Hall (88 W McIntyre St). The family-friendly event features activities designed to connect families with local businesses in a way that brings the community together while providing opportunities for creativity, learning and fun...

The Arts Aventura Mall program recently introduced an iconic new piece to its museum-worthy, contemporary collection: an 8-foot tall by 8-foot long by 4-foot wide LOVE sculpture by Robert Indiana, one of the preeminent figures in American Pop art...

The City of North Miami’s 2019 Black History Month celebration is set to honor community leaders, celebrate organized black movements in art, and explore the power of libraries to transform communities...

Coral Gables, the City Beautiful, is helping to promote convenience and healthy living by providing free bike racks to interested businesses. It is part of an ongoing effort by the city to promote sustainability...

Long known for effectively helping fund community-based organizations focused on the health and well being of local residents, the Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation is again seeking applications to issue community grants of up to $50,000 each...

Liberty Health Sciences Inc., a provider of high quality cannabis, announced today that it will be holding a grand opening celebration on Tuesday, February 19 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for its new dispensary opening in North Miami, and increasing the number of the Company’s dispensaries in Miami to two, and in the state of Florida to nine...

The Mad Hatter Arts Festival celebrates its 14th season in Coconut Grove, March 16-17, 2019, at The Barnacle Historic State Park and along the sidewalks of Main Highway.This juried event features artists with works in all types of media. And there is still time for artists and vendors to register...

Chris Brencans is Chief Marketing Officer of On the Map Marketing an Inc. magazine “5000 Fastest Growing Companies.” He has launched dozens of highly-successful internet marketing campaigns for his company’s clients...