The Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources’ Planning Division wins Best Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Workplace award for 2023, presented by the American Planning Association (APA), Florida Chapter. The award recognizes organizations that are engaged in the planning profession in Florida and demonstrate achievement and commitment to expanding equity, diversity, and inclusion […]

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They have lived under bridges, scavenged for food, bathed in rain water puddles, and gone unnoticed by passers-by, but that dire life of homelessness is no longer the reality for many people in the Northside District, thanks to the outreach of numerous agencies, including the Miami-Dade Police Department. Miami-Dade Police MDPD STORIES The Northside District […]

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The Biscayne Bay Friendly campaign is an overarching multi-media and multi-lingual educational campaign for residents, business owners, tourists, and students to highlight how daily individual actions can impact Biscayne Bay positively or negatively. The campaign’s goal is rooted in developing and experiencing personal connections with our unique environmental resources and educating them on what they […]

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Join Miami-Dade Parks on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, for the world’s largest, one-day volunteer event committed to reducing marine debris along our oceans and waterways. Spearheaded globally by the Ocean Conservancy, International Coastal Cleanup® Day (ICC) engages people to remove trash from local beaches, streams, parks, or neighborhoods worldwide. Since its beginning, more than 17 […]

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The Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) is making great progress to advance many critical transit and public works programs that will greatly benefit the community and quality of life for many years to come.  Highlighting some of the progress made, DTPW has released its first-ever Midyear State of the System Snapshot. The report […]

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On Monday, Sept. 4, Miami-Dade County offices, courts, libraries, and the Pet Adoption Center will be closed for the Labor Day holiday. Observed every year on the first Monday in September, Labor Day recognizes the many contributions workers have made to U.S. strength, prosperity, and well-being.  County Services and Facilities: Family Activities: The Deering Estate […]

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Sign up for the 7th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer golf tournament.
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Step back in time to the ‘60s, ’70s and ’80s at Miami-Dade Parks’ Love-In Music Festival at Greynolds Park, an annual outdoor family and music festival presented by Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation & Open Spaces Department with support from Miami-Dade District 4 Commissioner Micky Steinberg, on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. Enjoy a full day of live […]

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Come drop off your home chemicals and hazardous waste at these limited-time events. Gather old electronics, garden chemicals, paint, and other hazardous items and safely dispose of them for free at the events listed below. Home Chemical Drop-Off Mobile Events allow residential customers to dispose of items that can otherwise potentially harm the environment. These […]

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The Miami-Dade County 4th Annual Procurement Expo will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 23 at Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus, Building 3, 2nd floor, located at 245 NE 4th Street in Miami. If you’re interested in doing business with Miami-Dade County, this is a great place to start. The event is free and open to […]

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