When I was a kid, the best thing about growing up Miami-Dade was the adventure waiting around every corner. 
I remember riding my bike through the sleepy streets of Brickell down into Coconut Grove, the swampy smell of sunbaked mangroves following me the whole way. Back then, Dadeland was the edge of the known universe. 
Today? You’d be crazy to let a kid do that. So many of our neighborhoods have become pass-thrus for frustrated drivers desperate to get off U.S. 1 (or Useless One, as I like to call...Read More

At the School Board Meeting of June 18, 2024, School Board Member Luisa Santos proffered agenda item B-8, recognizing Achieve Miami.
Achieve Miami was founded by Leslie Miller Saiontz in 2015 with the goal of enhancing educational opportunities and outcomes for under-resourced youth in Miami-Dade schools. Since its early days as a small pilot program with 30 kids, Achieve Miami has become an impactful organization dedicated to promoting educational equity and access by addressing educational challenges and providing tangible solutions through collaboration with public...Read More 

Joining in the honor ceremony was the Chief of Staff to Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart,  Jennifer Blanco, and Col. William P. Davis USMN (Ret), national executive director and CEO of the Young Marines, as they presented the award. Others in attendance were 3rd Division Commander John Gionet; City of Doral Veteran and Military Affairs Advisory Board Bill Watts, United States Army; City of Doral Mayor Christi Fraga; City of Opa-locka Chief of Police and retired Marine, Kenneth Ottley;  City of Sweetwater Mayor,  Jose “Pepe” Diaz,  retired Marine; the Bruce W. Carter Veterans Affairs Medical Center Hospital; South Florida Honor Flight; veterans’ organizations and many more. Special guest was PFC Carter’s mother, Georgie Carter-Krell, who has been active in the unit for many...Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed the 2024-2025 Focus on Florida’s Budget, where he continued to commit unprecedented funding for Florida’s environment. We applaud Governor DeSantis for his steadfast commitment to supporting and bolstering the mission of safeguarding Florida’s natural resources. Under Governor DeSantis’ bold leadership, Florida remains one of the nation’s premier destinations for top-tier fishing and unique hunting experiences. 
The economic impact of these activities on our state is not just staggering, but also promising, with nearly 15 billion dollars contributing to our state’s economy. This budget is a testament to Governor DeSantis’ dedication to providing Floridians with more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and to prioritize crucial conservation efforts, such as coral reef restoration...Read More

The Villagers, Miami’s oldest preservation organization, recently awarded $10,000 to the Miami Hispanic Ballet for work completed to repair the foundation and subfloor of their historic residence.
The historic Warner House, built in 1911, is the home of the Miami Hispanic Ballet and hosts a variety of cultural programs. The space is utilized for ballet performance rehearsals and visiting ballet students from around the world, as well as theater companies, art exhibits, and ballet lessons for children in the surrounding...Read More

In today’s high-tech world, where many of our lives are increasingly lived online, safeguarding ourselves against cybercrime is paramount to protecting ourselves against financial loss.  From social engineering, to password security, and looming threats of malware, there are numerous challenges that we face every day as we interact via social media and transact business online. 
As technology rapidly advances, fraudsters have leveraged these advancements to target our personal identity and financial assets for malicious gain. Large-scale data breaches at major retailers, government agencies, hospitals, and financial institutions have...Read More