Tuesday, November 10, 2009 9:42:00 AM
Transit Summit 2009
Save the Date for the 2nd Annual Transit Summit on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. This is the opportunity for residents to give their input on Miami-Dade County's future transit plans.
The event will be televised live and residents will have three ways to participate:
1. Attend in person
2. Submit your comments online at www.miamidade.gov/transit/summit
3. Call 786-469-5551 during summit hours
For more information, call 786-469-5675.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4:11:00 PM
Miami-Dade is Election Ready
Today, the Miami-Dade County Elections Department thoroughly tested its voting equipment in preparation for the November 3 Election, where approximately one-third of all registered voters are eligible to vote. The tests were a success! Elections will be ready to accommodate voters in the cities of Hialeah, Homestead, Miami and Miami Beach. Get Election Ready.
Monday, October 19, 2009 5:30:00 PM
Career Expo promotes re-training of workforce to high demand jobs
Mayor Carlos Alvarez thanks State Farm Insurance for recruiting new agents and clerical staff at the North Miami-Dade Career Expo. More than 100 companies participated in the Expo, which not only featured job openings but resources such as free and low-cost training opportunities. Thanks to $21 million in federal economic stimulus dollars the County’s workforce development agency, South Florida Workforce, is offering assistance with training programs and re-directing workers in fields like healthcare and IT where local employers are hiring. Click here for information on job openings, training and other workforce resources.
Monday, October 05, 2009 10:01:00 AM
Josephine - MetroZoo's gorilla
Thought this was really interesting and wanted to share. Above is a an exclusive picture of a rare cataract surgery on a gorilla at MetroZoo that took place this past Friday. Josephine, a 42 year old 160-pound gorilla, is a resident at Miami MetroZoo was in perfect shape except one thing, she was quickly going blind. Doctors at the zoo located two thick bilateral cataracts in Josephine's eyes, just like humans get. So her doctors decided to fix them, just like humans do. This particular procedure is a rarely preformed and has only been done in two other zoos in the U.S. Since it was a delicate surgery and the need for limited activity and people in the operating room, Miami-Dade TV cameras captured the event for all news outlets both local and national.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 10:11:00 AM
Be an Easy Rider
Riding Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) will be easier than ever! MDT is officially launching its new EASY Card automated fare collection system on Oct. 1. Passengers can now pay their fares with a reloadable card, which is already being accepted on all Metrobuses and most of the Metrorail system. Free EASY Cards are available at Metrorail stations, major bus transfer stops and select sales outlets -- but only for a limited time! Get all the details at the www.miamidade.gov/transit.
Monday, September 21, 2009 10:56:00 AM
Happy Birthday MIA
Miami International Airport (MIA) recently celebrated its 81st birthday. On September 15, 1928 one of Pan Am's two Sikorsky S-38 amphibian aircraft took off from a dirt runway at Pam American Field, etched out of 116 acres of bush and palm trees. With its eight-passenger quota and 340 pounds of mail, air time to New York was about 16 hours. The 90-by-100-foot hangar, its workshop and the first Pan Am offices required an investment of nearly $500,000. Floodlights were installed for night landings. This was the first scheduled flight from what is now Miami International Airport.
Friday, September 18, 2009 4:51:00 PM
Miami-Dade County Budget FY 09/10
On September 18, 2009, Miami-Dade County government passed a budget that does not raise the property tax rate and protects many of the programs and services that our residents demand and depend upon. At the same time, there are surgical cuts across our organization and we continue to streamline the workforce. We are also continuing to make strategic investments in projects that keep us on the map as a world class destination.
Friday, September 11, 2009 10:22:00 AM
Eight years since one of the most defining tragedies in our nation's history
It’s hard to believe it has been seven years since one of the most defining tragedies in our nation's history. Our nation and our way of life have changed drastically since then. Each of us remembers what we were doing and where we were at this time, on this day, eight years ago. On September 11th, 2001, our generation was reminded that the values of life and liberty cannot be taken for granted.
Looking back, it seems like just yesterday we all witnessed an unspeakable act of terror. Yet in the face of terror, we saw incredible acts of compassion, bravery and sacrifice, particularly our public safety professionals. That is why September 11th will always be a day of significant importance to our fire and police brotherhood.
We remember the selfless devotion of the courageous men and women who came to aid of their fellow man. We remember their ultimate sacrifice to defend and protect our nation from those who seek to destroy it. We also remember those whose tomorrows were stolen from them and families torn apart. Eight years later, our thoughts and prayers are with those who must face each day without a husband, wife or child.
Together, on this somber day, we think back with sadness, we draw strength from each other and, we look ahead with hope.
Carlos Alvarez
Miami-Dade County Mayor
Wednesday, September 09, 2009 11:25:00 AM
Miami-Dade Heart Walk 2009
Today, Miami-Dade County is hosting the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk kick-off event from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Stephen P. Clark Center to celebrate the upcoming Start! Heart Walk on October 3, 2009 at Tropical Park.
The American Heart Association together with Baptist Hospital will be present to register fundraising walkers and provide complimentary body composition screenings from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and give out heart healthy information.
Also, Laura Denoux from NBC’s hit show The Biggest Loser will be handing out prizes and taking pictures with all Miami-Dade County employees who register for the Heart Walk.
For additional information or ways to donate please visit www.miamidadeheartwalk.org.
Friday, September 04, 2009 9:24:00 AM
Public Budget Meetings Continue, Appreciate Resident's Input
More than 200 residents spoke at last night's public budget hearings. I want to thank the residents who genuinely want to improve government and who get involved. The process will continue this month with the next public budget hearing scheduled for September 17th, at 5:01 pm, in Commission Chambers. At this meeting our Board of County Commissioners will adopt a final budget.
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