As The City of Miami Gardens celebrates its ten year anniversary; exciting years full of growth, change, experience and evolution from a newborn crawling, to a toddler “toddling” to a young child walking, this is perhaps a fitting time to talk about how much our lives are like novels. A compilation of stories made up [...]
On December 16, 2007 the Miami Gardens Police Department became responsible for patrolling the streets of the City of Miami Gardens. What a proud moment in my life to be one of the “First 150”. Since that date, the Department has formed a bond with the community that has enabled us to reduce part one [...]
Each and every morning and afternoon handful of dedicated City of Miami Gardens employees take to the streets to devote their time and attention to making sure our most valuable assets are kept safe – our children. Often times overlooked for their devotion and service, Crossing Guards play a vital role in the health of [...]
"Know that change is inevitable.” Words of heartfelt advice to the leaders, residents and visitors to The City of Miami Gardens from the young city’s first Mayor, Shirley Gibson. As our community marks an historic birthday milestone – the 10 year anniversary of the creation of Miami Gardens, the woman who played a pivotal role [...]
We hear it time and again - stories on the news about individuals taking advantage of the high number of foreclosed and/or vacant properties in South Florida and homes “for rent.” Time and again I share stories and information with my fellow South Floridians based on personal experiences (good and bad) that might, in some [...]
Los Ranchos Steakhouse, a pillar in our community and restaurant landmark, recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest location in Hialeah’s Westland Mall. Hundreds of guests were part of the ribbon cutting ceremony, including the Honorable Mayor of the City of Hialeah, Mr. Carlos Hernandez, and Chairman of Hialeah’s Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Armando [...]
A HUGE success! That’s how most EVERYONE in the City of Miami Gardens and beyond is describing Jazz in the Gardens, 2013. From Mayor Oliver Gilbert, to the city council members, to an incredible line-up of performers and top-notch food and beverage vendors taking part and perhaps most importantly, the thousands of fans who flocked [...]
Pride Family Brands Engages Hollywood, Fla. Based Angstrom Graphics for Advertising and Branding Services Angstrom Graphics of Hollywood, Fla. has been tapped by Pride Family Brands for creative services including advertising design, catalog photography and brand campaign development. Fort Lauderdale, Fl. - April 29, 2013 - Pride Family Brands announces that Angstrom Graphics of Hollywood, [...]
With summer vacation only a few months away, parents are looking for exciting and innovative ways to keep their children engaged in education outside the classroom. Summer Camp 2013 at Miami Seaquarium offers students from kindergarten to high school the opportunity to learn about animal senses and behavior, environmental issues, and the relationship between humans [...]
In conjunction with National Passport Day in the USA, the City of Miami Garden’s Office of the City Clerk will host a Passport Day, Saturday, March 9, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at City Hall, 1515 NW 167th Street, Building 5, Suite 200, Miami Gardens, Florida. Passport applications can be obtained by visiting: [...]
Miami-Dade County voters approved the People’s Transportation Plan (PTP) in 2002. An objective of the plan was to fund road improvement projects within municipalities. The City of Miami Gardens incorporated in 2003 and did not receive its share from the PTP proceeds. Revenues from the PTP were first allocated to the City starting in October, [...]
Change is something that is constant, quite often difficult, and absolutely necessary. And the Miami Gardens Police Department is no different when it comes to change. Since we started policing our City, quite a bit has changed. We went from being called a “fledgling 5 year old city”, to a city that has come into [...]
Miami Gardens’ 8th annual two-day Jazz in the Gardens music festival at Sun Life Stadium is proud to announce its headliner lineup is a wrap. Ne-Yo, Earth Wind & Fire, Charlie Wilson, New Edition, Monica, Fantasia, Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds, Najee, Rachelle Ferrell and Mary Mary will take the stage on March 16 and 17 at [...]
For more than 25 years, The College of Business & Technology (CBT College) has offered accredited academic and career training throughout South Florida. Founded in 1988, by Fernando and Gladys Llerena, CBT College continues to expand into new communities helping those in Miami-Dade to pursue an education. With five campuses already in Miami, Hialeah, Cutler [...]
