District 9

Mom & Pop application process closed

The application distribution process for the District 9 Mom & Pop Small Business Grant Program is now closed. For those who have completed applications, please be sure to turn them in to the commissioner's office between February 7 and February 10, 2012 by 5 p.m. Call 305-234-4938 for more information.

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Commissioner Moss joins civic and senior military leaders to break ground on SOCSOUTH

On Tuesday, January 10, 2012, Commissioner Moss joined Navy Rear Adm. Thomas L. Brown II, Commander of Special Operations Command South, and other senior military and civic leaders to break ground for the Special Operations Command South Headquarters.  The new SOCSOUTH Headquarters will be a 125,000 square-foot structure designed to house more than 400 people and provide category five hurricane protection. 

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Commissioner Moss sponsors resolution urging the U. S. Congress to prohibit the importation or sale of Burmese pythons without permit

On December 19, 2011, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by Commissioner Moss urging the United States Congress pass H.R. 511 or similar legislation prohibiting the importation or sale of the Burmese python s and eight other species of large constrictor snakes without a permit.  

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Commissioner Dennis C. Moss celebrates the Thanksgiving holiday season by distributing turkeys to hundreds of families and organizations in District 9

Commissioner Dennis C. Moss kicked off District 9's annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway as he and members of Landmark Aviation and Falcon Trust Air distributed hundreds of turkeys to local residents and organizations in District 9.

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Visit the Community Image Website

The mission of the Community Image Advisory Board is to develop partnerships, principles, and projects that support the sustainable beautification and greening  of our community through scenic vistas, tree lined streets, lush landscaping in high-traffic areas and popular destinations, and livable neighborhoods that reflect a world class image of Miami-Dade County as a sub-tropical paradise.

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Save money on your prescriptions with new discount card

In a joint effort between Miami-Dade and the National Association of Counties (NACo), Miami-Dade County has launched a new prescription discount card program to help residents save money on their medications. The free Miami-Dade County Prescription Discount Card can save you an average of 24% on prescriptions at participating pharmacies. There's no enrollment, no fee, and it's available at numerous County facilities near you. For more information, visit the program website or call 1-877-321-2652.

Learn if you qualify for health insurance assistance

Miami-Dade County has launched a new online pre-screening tool to help people obtain health insurance.  In less than 5 minutes, County residents can find out if they qualify for premium assistance in paying for health insurance.  By answering some simple questions, residents can find out whether Miami-Dade County’s new Health Insurance Utilization Program (MD-HIUP), which provides premium assistance for Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Miami-Dade Blue, is for them.  Take the easy online survey today and see if you qualify.

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