The weather is getting warmer, and increased rainfall is on the way. This surely means more mosquitoes. Find out how to protect yourself and your loved ones from mosquito bites and the diseases that can potentially be spread by them.  Mosquitoes need water to complete their life cycle. In truth, they spend three-quarters of their […]

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The Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) recently introduced its first-ever electric-powered waste collection vehicle at its waste-to-energy facility, the Resources Recovery Facility (RRF), in Doral.  The vehicle will collect waste in an area surrounding the RRF. The vehicle will be parked at the facility to charge overnight and the electricity used to […]

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April is Autism Acceptance Month and Miami-Dade County is continuing its efforts to raise awareness with events and programs happening throughout the month. Miami-Dade Parks features playgrounds with sensory equipment at Tamiami Park and Kendall Indian Hammocks Park, specifically designed for children with autism. The Superheroes Garden Autism Playground at Tamiami Park includes an adventure […]

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The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department has released the 2022 Water Quality Report. Also known as the Consumer Confidence Report, it provides a snapshot of drinking water quality each year based on the prior year’s testing results. WASD staff works 24-hours-a-day, year-round to ensure that high quality drinking water is available to its customers, including […]

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Did you know that Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade County Public Schools and The Children’s Trust provide the majority of low-cost, or no cost summer camps in our community? Miami-Dade County summer camps Miami-Dade County offers affordable summer camps at dozens of parks and locations. The camps are dedicated to keeping kids active and engaged, offering them […]

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Celebrate Earth Month in April in Miami-Dade County. Enjoy a variety of fun-filled family friendly activities, events, tips and much more. Events The 41st Annual Baynanza Biscayne Bay Cleanup Day takes place Saturday, April 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at 31 different locations along Biscayne Bay Help restore some of Miami-Dade’s most environmentally-sensitive lands. Participate […]

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Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces is all about connecting people with the natural environment any time of the year, focused on resiliency efforts for the conservation and preservation of our county’s most treasured and beautiful parks, beaches, greenway and blueway trails, nature preserves, clean air, and rich history that spans more than nine […]

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March 31, 2023 The City of North Miami is celebrating springtime by hosting a series of free events and even public meetings throughout April. The following are some of the FREE events happening around the city: Master Gardner Gerryann Barros will teach families how to grow and care for a garden at the North Miami […]

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Baynanza is a celebration of Biscayne Bay and its significance as one of our most important ecological systems in South Florida. Baynanza Biscayne Bay Cleanup Day has brought our community together to keep the beaches and shorelines along Biscayne Bay clean for four decades. Participate in Baynanza’s 40th Anniversary. On Saturday, April 15, volunteers will […]

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Special Transportation Service (STS) program is a shared-ride public transportation service provided by the Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 paratransit service provisions. STS provides door-to-door service from the main entrance of pick-up to the main entrance of drop-off locations throughout […]

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