Stories written by Julia Bennett

New playground designed by kids and built by volunteers

New playground designed by kids and built by volunteers

The dreams of hundreds of formerly homeless children living in south Miami- Dade County finally have come true as a brand new playground they designed rose from the ground at Verde Gardens, an affordable housing community in Homestead. The playground project — funded by a partnership initiated by the community’s developer Carrfour Supportive Housing with [...]

Apr 25 2013 | Posted by | Read More »

Voters to determine future of Tennis Center upgrades

Miami-Dade County voters casting ballots in November will have an opportunity to approve tournament-funded upgrades to the Crandon Park Tennis Center that will enhance the park for year-round public use and safeguard the Sony Open’s future in Miami. Voters will be asked to vote yes on #238, a referendum to authorize improvements to the park’s [...]

Nov 2 2012 | Posted by | Read More »