Violent and non-violent crimes in unincorporated Miami-Dade are at their lowest levels in five years. Nearly every area tracked saw decreases, including robberies and motor vehicles thefts.
Mayor Alvarez receives award from MiMo Association
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez received an award from MiMo Association Vice President Nancy Liebman at the Third Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony.
The MiMo Biscayne Association is a volunteer non-profit community organization created to generate appreciation and public awareness of the MiMo Biscayne Boulevard Historic District
More Haiti information centers open in Central and South Miami-Dade
Two additional information and communications centers are open to serve Haitian-American residents in Miami-Dade County. The centers offer a range of social services, as well as free long-distance calls to Haiti. The two new centers are:
Haitian Senior Center, 5080 Biscayne Boulevard
Minor League Club House, 1601 SE 28th Avenue, established by the City of Homestead and Florida City
Mayor Carlos Alvarez joined community leaders at new YMCA opening
Mayor Carlos Alvarez joined community leaders at the new building located at 2370 N.W. 17 Avenue for a dedication ceremony on December 11, 2009. The YMCA received $2.5 million from the GOB as part of the bond program's partnership with nonprofit organizations to improve facilities that provide services to local
Mayor Alvarez joins the Walt Disney Company and Hands On Miami on a day of service
Beginning in January of 2010, the Walt Disney Company wants to inspire one million people to volunteer a day of service through Hands on Miami, a member of HandsOn Network. In turn, Disney will give each volunteer a one day admission to a theme park at a Walt Disney World® or Walt Disneyland® Resort for free.
The first Miami-Dade County public works project, stemming from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), broke ground with the installation of a guardrail along a canal at SW 212nd Street in the Goulds area. It was the first of six projects valued at $24.7 million to begin this month across Miami-Dade County.
Mayor Alvarez tours MIA's North Terminal Phase I project
Miami International Airport’s North Terminal Phase I, scheduled to open to the public in the first week of November 2009, includes: a new ticket counter area for American Airlines; two new security checkpoints, faster access to newly completed gates; and new curbside space for curbside check-in.
Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez and City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz sign Port of Miami Tunnel agreements
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez, Chairman Dennis C. Moss and members of the Board of County Commissioners in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, and alongside community and business leaders gathered today for a signing ceremony signifying the financial close of the Port of Miami Tunnel project.
Work is now underway that will transform the site of the former Orange Bowl into a ballpark for the Miami Marlins. The new ballpark will support thousands of employment opportunities -- jobs tied directly to construction and, once complete, long-term jobs associated with a sports venue. The most powerful outcome of a 37,000-seat ballpark may well be on the streets of Little Havana where the shops and other business interests will see new life. Scheduled to open in the spring of 2012, The ballpark will launch a new era of excitement and purpose in one of Miami-Dade's oldest neighborhoods. In addition to housing the Miami Marlins, the ballpark will provide a new locale for a myriad of usages from concerts to amateur athletic events.
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The County's Recovery Act website provides information on current County grants and projects, as well as federal, state, local and private opportunities.
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Mayor Carlos Alvarez joined community leaders at the new building located at 2370 N.W. 17 Avenue for a dedication ceremony on December 11, 2009. The YMCA received $2.5 million from the GOB as part of the bond program's partnership with nonprofit organizations to improve facilities that provide services to local
The first Miami-Dade County public works project, stemming from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), broke ground with the installation of a guardrail along a canal at SW 212nd Street in the Goulds area. It was the first of six projects valued at $24.7 million to begin this month across Miami-Dade County.
Miami International Airport’s North Terminal Phase I, scheduled to open to the public in the first week of November 2009, includes: a new ticket counter area for American Airlines; two new security checkpoints, faster access to newly completed gates; and new curbside space for curbside check-in.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez, Chairman Dennis C. Moss and members of the Board of County Commissioners in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, and alongside community and business leaders gathered today for a signing ceremony signifying the financial close of the Port of Miami Tunnel project.
Work is now underway that will transform the site of the former Orange Bowl into a ballpark for the Miami Marlins. The new ballpark will support thousands of employment opportunities -- jobs tied directly to construction and, once complete, long-term jobs associated with a sports venue. The most powerful outcome of a 37,000-seat ballpark may well be on the streets of Little Havana where the shops and other business interests will see new life. Scheduled to open in the spring of 2012, The ballpark will launch a new era of excitement and purpose in one of Miami-Dade's oldest neighborhoods. In addition to housing the Miami Marlins, the ballpark will provide a new locale for a myriad of usages from concerts to amateur athletic events.
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