I’m helping organize this event. In today’s Florida, the rights we hold dear could be erased. This country never has seen such blatant abuse of power against virtually every group – people of color, immigrants, women, LGBTQ+ communities, Jewish people, and more. On July 2, 2023, the We The People Coalition will take to the […]
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Jun
Jun
I spoke with the Washington Post in June 2023, about the negative effects Florida’s new laws are having on our LGBTQ community. Others from around the state also weighed in. Click here to read the print story. Click here to watch the video story.
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May
May
Check out our newly re-surfaced Keystone Park basketball court that also includes pickleball lines! The work was completed using a grant we received from the State of Florida. The entire 69′ x 93′ court was fully redone. Colored court paint was used and we installed regulation high school court lines. This park and court are […]
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May
May
It’s only one full street, but it’s a start. This month, Biscayne Bay Terrace was entirely paved. Several construction crews doing work in the area had made it a mess. The city was able to pave and restripe the road. If you know of another area that needs attention, please email me the details, including […]
30
May
May
A huge blob of sargassum seaweed is headed to the United States and will have its heaviest impact over the summer. It causes a noxious order so the city plans to remove as much as possible. It’s a challenging scenario because of several variables. Permitting. Disposal Sites. Costs. But here’s our plan: Short Term – the […]
06
Jan
Jan
AfriKin Art in collaboration with the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (NMCRA) is proud to present, The Gaze Africana – a contemporary fine art exhibition of African excellence for Black History Month 2023. Opens Sunday, January 15th, 2023, in honor of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – through February 28th, 2023. Exhibiting […]
06
Jan
Jan
Short-term home rentals are illegal in North Miami, except for six locations that were grandfathered-in when the city enacted legislation in 2005 (see the list below). Our Police and Code Departments are very diligent in fighting them, but sometimes we’ll need your help. Fines for illegally renting can run in the thousands of dollars, plus […]
The filing deadline for applicants for the District 4 city council seat vacancy has passed. A new council member will come from a list that includes: Beverly Hilton, Nacivre Charles, Daniel Calixte, Emmanuella Fleurimont, La-Shanda West, Marline Monestime, Pierre Frantz Charles, Randy Grice, Roseline Philippe, and Wancito Francius. The District 4 seat became vacant last […]
BREAKING: North Miami City Manager Theresa Therilus has today submitted her letter of resignation. Her last day at city hall will be February 3rd. I’ll post more details as they transpire.