On March 26, 2013, Mayor Steven C. Bateman and Congressman Joe Garcia walked throughout Downtown Homestead to discuss the City’s current needs. The tour kicked off at Homestead’s newest restaurant – Lucky’s Pub & Grub and finished at El Toro Taco. Congressman Joe Garcia was also joined by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Jeffrey Garcia, [...]
On Saturday, February 23, 2013, Project Start Off Smart held their 5th Annual Hearts & Soles 5K Walk & Run. The event was hosted at the Homestead-Miami Speedway. I want to relay my heartfelt appreciation to all those who participated to raise funds for the victims of domestic violence.
Mayor Bateman has conversation with Governor Rick Scott after State Attorney's Human Trafficking Press Conference. Mayor Bateman has joined forces with the State Attorney's Office to prevent and promote awareness regarding human trafficking - modern-day slavery. Mayor met Ms. Allison Goode during State Attorney's Human Trafficking Press Conference held on Wednesday, February 13, 2013. Ms. [...]
On Wednesday, February 27, 2013, the Mayor's Community Policing and Crime Watch Committee joined Keys Cove residents to collaborate and strategize on crime prevention for the community. Officer Robbie Tate and Crime Watch Committee Members Dr. James Tranthem, Bonnie Moran, Telma Martinez, Terry Lytle and Conward S. Thompson were all in attendance. The meeting was [...]
On Wednesday, February 13th, I had the pleasure of visiting Keys Gate Charter School and Keys Gate Charter High School. The visit began in the K-2 building, then to Keys Gate Charter High and then to the 3-7 building. In the K-2 Building I visited classrooms, witnessed a wonderful presentation by the cheerleaders and a [...]
On April 13, 2013, I attended the “A Starry Night” Gala presented by City National Bank to benefit the Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services. Miami Bridge is a place of caring and sharing which offers troubled youth and families hope and opportunities for a brighter future. The event was held on the rooftop terrace [...]
On March 14, 2013 Mayor Steven C. Bateman introduced representatives of AeroGroup, Inc. to several business owners and community leaders in the City of Homestead. The informal meeting was a meet and greet to discuss what AeroGroup’s future needs would be once operating in our community. At the same time, AeroGroup was introduced to services [...]
USDA Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Process • Claimants can receive • cash awards up to $50,000 or up to $250,000 • plus debt relief for qualified farm loans currently owed to USDA • Must be Hispanic or Female • Alleged discrimination by USDA based on being Hispanic or women during certain periods [...]
You'd be wrong to think Tim Tebow was the star Sunday at Island Christian School where hundreds of Monroe County schoolchildren turned out. Likewise, you'd be wrong to think Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel or chart-topping recording artists Britt Nicole and for KING & COUNTRY were the stars... Nope, it was those children, they were [...]
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By Alyna M. Bello.... Public Power Week run from October 3-9. With the onset of Public Power Week next week Homestead Electric Services (HES) joined more than 2,000 public power utilities from across the nation to explain the importance of public power and its contributions to local citizens. Public Power Week, now in its 24th [...]
By Frank May.... The first year of Mayor Steven C. Bateman’s two-year term was a whirlwind of activity and accomplishment. “I hit the ground running on the day I was sworn-in and never looked back,” said Bateman. Bateman takes an active and hands-on approach as Mayor and walks and drives daily throughout the city. In [...]
By Alyna M. Bello.... This organization plants seeds of hope from farmer to farmer. On Thursday, September 23, 2010, Redland Tropical Gardens, a non-profit organization, in cooperation with Helena Chemical Company, Haiti Shipping Cargo Services, Alpha Foliage, Inc., Dade County Farm Bureau, Paul & Associates Law Farm, Citrix, South Florida Audubon, Village Planet/One Village Planet, [...]
