Published monthly for residents of District 8
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Fall 2009
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will fly over the skies of Homestead Air Reserve Base, Nov. 7 - 8, 2009. The world famous jet fighter acrobatic team will headline the "Wing's Over Homestead" Air Show at Homestead Air Reserve Base.
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Summer 2009
More than 200 people attended Commissioner Katy Sorenson’s Small Business Assistance Workshop on April 22 at the Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center. |
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Spring 2009
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Katy Sorenson met with HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Miami staff and learned about the Experia, a device used for the treatment of dysphagia (swallowing impairment). |
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Fall 2008
Commissioner Sorenson's Office and Miami-Dade Elections Dept. recently visited three Senior Centers in South Miami Dade to help familiarize residents with the new optical scan equipment.
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Summer 2008
Commissioner Sorenson Invites Southridge students to “County Commission Day” as part of National Association of Counties Week |
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Spring 2008
Commissioner Sorenson, Mayor Alvarez, Commissioner Moss, and Miami-Dade Transit participate in the South Miami-Dade Busway Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
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Winter 2007
Commissioner Sorenson helps homeless children have some fun at Halloween Open House. |
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Summer 2007
Commissioner Katy Sorenson celebrates the “adoption” of 100,000 trees at an event at Cutler Ridge Park. |
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Spring 2007
Commissioner Katy Sorenson discussed the County’s efforts to become more sustainable at a forum hosted by Florida International University on March 30th. |
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September 2006
Commissioner Sorenson taps into solar power for cleaner, low-cost energy, seeks transparency in affordable housing funding, and dedicates the historic Dice House in Continental Park.
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August 2006
Commissioner Sorenson introduces a new economic development partnership, sponsors new lobbying limits, and nine South Dade parks to receive new trees.
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July 2006
Camp Owaissa Bauer in Homestead set for renovations, District 8 crime levels drop by 35%, Palmetto Bay Library goes "green", and Commissioner Sorenson is recognized for her work on property tax relief.
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June 2006
"Commuter Challenge" event raises mass transit awareness, small businesses receive grant funds from successful district program , and Commissioner Sorenson proposes gift ban and tougher rules for lobbyists.
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