National Black Business Month was created in 2004 by historian John William Templeton and engineer Frederick E. Jordan Sr. to bring attention to the needs of more than two million Black-owned businesses operating across America. Black Business Month is celebrated annually during the month of August, as a time when individuals and businesses recognize Black-owned […]

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On Monday, July 17, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will host a press conference to present her proposed County budget for FY 2023-2024. The proposed budget focuses on building a stronger, future-ready County, balancing short and long-term challenges by continuing to invest in housing, transit and other key priorities while prioritizing much-needed infrastructure projects and critical life-saving services for all residents. Watch the press conference […]

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Miami-Dade County is now providing funding assistance to help condominium owners pay for special assessments that can arise from building recertifications. Qualifying owners making less than 140% of the area median income (AMI) can get up to $50,000 in assistance to pay for these assessments. Individuals earning less than $95,620; couples making less than $109,200; […]

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The Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday runs from Monday, July 24 through Sunday, Aug. 6. Qualifying items will be exempt from tax, which include: Certain school supplies selling for $50 or less per item Clothing, footwear and certain accessories selling for $100 or less per item Personal computers and certain computer-related accessories selling for $1,500 or […]

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On July 6, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a resolution establishing a Small Business Relief Grant (SBRG) in the amount of $5,000,000. SBRG aims to provide financial support and assistance to certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) as a result of increased cost of materials, labor, or fees while providing products or services […]

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Phase 1 of Better Bus SHIFTS into Gear July 24, offering improved service with more frequency for more people. Driven by riders and residents’ feedback, this is the biggest network overhaul in county history. The reimagining of Metrobus service is creating better connections and an improved rider experience across Miami-Dade County. In fact, it will […]

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The Miami-Dade Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit is back, 14 years after it was disbanded due to budget cuts. The Unit’s first official public appearance was on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the grand opening of the Vicky Bakery on 8290 Bird Road. The gathering was chosen because it offered the right amount of crowd […]

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Participate in the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge now through Aug. 14 for a chance to win prizes. Prizes include: Bose Sound Link Bluetooth Speaker Nintendo Switch Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden One-Day Family Gift Pass Frost Science Museum One-Day Family Guest Pass HistoryMiami Museum Family Membership Tickets to the Miami Book Fair Street Fair in November […]

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If you’re a contractor working in Miami-Dade County under a specialty license, House Bill 1383 may affect the way you acquire a license in Miami-Dade County. Previously, HB735, passed by the Florida legislature, would’ve preempted several construction trades from being licensed by Miami-Dade County, effective July 1, 2023. However, HB1383 extends this deadline to July […]

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The Florida Legislature recently passed Senate Bill (SB) 7024, bringing several important changes to the FRS Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP). These changes aim to provide greater flexibility and benefits for eligible members. Learn about the key provisions of SB 7024 and the process of participating in DROP or extending your DROP end date. 1. […]

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