Empowering A Community

Anticipation is mounting following the International Aroid Society’s announcement of the Tropical Plant Expo, their 47th annual show scheduled for September 21st and 22nd, 2024, at Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center. This highly anticipated event is set to attract plant lovers, researchers, breeders, and enthusiasts from across the globe.
Unveiling the Spectacle
Hosted at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center, the two-day event boasts a remarkable lineup of activities that showcase the allure of all tropical plants with a focus on aroids. An aroid is a plant from the Araceae family, known for its distinctive flowers clustered on a spadix surrounded by a spathe. They include popular houseplants likephilodendrons and monsteras...Read More

“This is a significant investment in the future of our State — it is a catalyst for transformative education,inspiration and action. By instilling in our EcoExplorers the essential traits of leadership, critical thinking, civic responsibility and resilience, we are empowering the next generation of environmental stewards who will lead the charge in sustainability and conservation efforts,” said Joseph P. Cox, president and CEO of MODS. “MODS is a proud contributor...Read More 

Luis Fernandez Rocha’s career as a media executive running television stations around the country kept him busy until the day 18 months ago when he was laid off. Not one to worry, Luis and his wife Lisette used the unplanned free time to travel extensively and enjoy themselves. 
Upon returning to Miami, where Lisette works as a real estate agent for The Keyes Company, Luis began researching new opportunities for the next professional chapter of his life. After considering a number of possibilities, Luis and Lisette decided to purchase a franchise of Renovation Sells, a national leader in home...Read More 

Hello, fellow food lovers! I’m Karl Wiegandt from The Berry Farm, welcoming you to our second installment in this year-long series. Today, we’re diving into a topic near and dear to my heart: BBQ brisket. There’s nothing quite like the smoky aroma and tender, juicy taste of a well-smoked brisket. Whether you’re a BBQ novice or a seasoned pitmaster, these tips will help you...Read More

Palmer Trinity School (PTS) is excited to announce the addition of its first choir director and school organist, Andrew Leslie Cooper. In addition to enriching PTS’s musical program, the school organist Cooper will play during weekly chapel services and at school events, including Baccalaureate ceremonies, graduation, annual lessons, and tree lighting caroling. The leading-edge Casavant Frères organ will be installed in Trinity Chapel by mid-November. Cooper, the British-American musician, conductor, organist, countertenor, and music educator, officially commenced at Palmer Trinity on August 5, 2024.
“We are thrilled to have Andrew join...Read More

The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center presents Classic Albums Live, renowned for its meticulous recreations of music’s greatest albums. The band will electrify audiences on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 8 p.m. with its latest performance of Led Zeppelin’s legendary Led Zeppelin IV. Tickets are available here. For over two decades, Classic Albums Live has captivated audiences with its unparalleled dedication to faithfully recreating legendary albums. The band returns to bring the timeless magic of Led Zeppelin to the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center once again.
From the well-known riffs of Black Dog to the haunting melodies...Read More