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    Welcome to the District 8 Website!

    Commissioner Sorenson, representing District 8 since 1994, has been an outspoken advocate for her community and all of Miami-Dade County. Commissioner Sorenson has worked diligently to enhance the quality of life for South Miami-Dade through wise economic and growth management policies, crime prevention initiatives, and protection of the region’s environmental resources. She has also been a staunch advocate for human rights, a champion of regional cooperation, a leader in child welfare issues, and a promoter of the arts.

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    Residents revel in local flavors at grand opening of Mango Café

    Miami-Dade residents now have a new place to whet their palette. Commissioner Katy Sorenson joined officials from the Miami-Dade Park and Recreation Department to host the grand opening of the Mango Café at Fruit & Spice Park.

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    Op-ed: Regional partnership to plan for climate impacts

    Climate change is upon us and will challenge the people of South Florida in innumerable ways. At a dozen feet above sea level at most, the southern peninsula has been identified as one of the most vulnerable places on earth to a rising sea.

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    Commissioner Katy Sorenson applauds court decision dismissing HABDI lawsuit against County

    Circuit Court Judge Gerald Hubbart entered a Final Summary Judgment dismissing a lawsuit by Homestead Air Base Developers, Inc (HABDI) against Miami-Dade County. 

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    GSA Trade Shop
    The General Services Administration will soon have the distinction of having the County’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified building – the GSA Trade Shop. Between energy efficiency, water conservation features and the use of recycled building materials, the building is truly innovative.
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