Miami-Dade County Commissioners recently unanimously approved legislation filed by District 6 Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera, creating the “Golden Paws Program,” which aims to connect seniors with pets needing forever homes.
“Our shelters are overwhelmed, and our dedicated Animal Services team is tirelessly working to manage the significant influx of dogs and cats in need of homes,” said Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera. “This initiative offers a wonderful opportunity for our seniors to enjoy the benefits of pet companionship while also helping to alleviate the burden on our shelters.”
The program is open to Miami-Dade County residents ages 65 or older who adopt a pet from the county’s Animal Services...Read More

For Mark Dougherty, soccer is more than a sport – it is a passion that has been a part of his life since the first time he kicked a ball, through his year’s with Major League Soccer and coaching. Now, as Coral Gables’ new Director of Coaching for the city’s youth soccer program, his goal is to instill a deep love for the sport in young people.
“Nothing pleases me more than the ability to pass on the knowledge that was so generously shared with me. It’s this exchange that has kept me engaged in the sport far beyond my playing years,” says Dougherty. “With the right balance of direction, encouragement, and...Read More

As hurricane season looms over Miami, homeowners are reminded of the crucial steps needed to safeguard their property and ensure quick recovery in the event of disaster. While stocking up on supplies and securing the physical structure of homes is a well-known aspect of hurricane preparation, one critical step often overlooked is creating a thorough home inventory. My Property Vault, a full-service home inventory company, is stepping...Read More

When the 2020 U.S. Census was published, it revealed a startling fact: one in six Americans turned 65 or older that year, marking a fivefold increase in that demographic compared to 100 years before in 1920.
As more Baby Boomers approach 65, the number of older Americans is projected to continue to increase in the coming years. When considered in light of the fact that age is the greatest known risk factor for dementia, and that most people living with the condition are 65 or older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the “greying” of America brings an urgency to educate more people on brain health basics in order to help reduce or manage their risk...Read More

Dade Heritage Trust (DHT) recently announced the launch of its new podcast, Miami Preserves. Produced in conjunction with Dade Heritage Trust’s Historic Places, Green Spaces education program, this podcast spotlights Black history in Miami through interviews and archival recordings.
“The podcast series is a great addition to our African American Education Program track that introduces participants to important civil rights era venues and focuses on the Black experience in Miami through storytelling,” said Lucia Meneses, DHT’s School Programs manager and host...Read More

Charise A. Morgan was sworn in as the first Black woman president of the Miami-Dade County Bar Association at the organization’s annual gala held at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center on Saturday, June 15.
“Shirley Chisholm once said, ‘Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth,’ and it certainly is a privilege to live and work in the Miami legal community,” Morgan said. “However, it’s obviously not perfect. We who labor here owe that service and giving back should be our commitment to making this city, this Bar, and this practice...Read More