The second annual “Essence of The Bahamas Festival” and “Bahamian Motorcade, Flag Day” will be held July 27 in the South Florida City of Miramar.

MIAMI —The Quiet Zone established in Miami-Dade County will officially take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, July 8, along the Florida East Coast (FEC) railway, from NE 79 Street to County Line Road. This Quiet Zone will be an extension of the existing Quiet Zone, currently in effect from PortMiami to NE 79 Street within the City of Miami.

Miami, - A “Universe of Stories” awaits this summer!  Miami Dade College (MDC) in partnership with the Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS), will host the Summer Reading Challenge. This college-wide initiative by MDC’s Learning Resources department encourages summer reading, and will run through Saturday, Aug. 3, at all MDC’s campuses. 

The Jamaican National Anthem

MIAMI —Game On!  Lace up your sneakers and be part of the fun and games happening at Miami-Dade Parks as they celebrate July’s Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The monthlong nationwide celebration raises awareness of the vital impact of parks and recreation and conservation and stewardship activities in improving lives and the environment.

Miami, – Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2,433 U.S. teens ages 16-19 were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2016. That means six teens ages 16–19 died every day from motor vehicle accident injuries. Fortunately, most motor vehicle crashes are preventable, and proven strategies can improve the safety of young drivers on the road. Since 2013, Miami Dade College’s (MDC) School of Justice has offered the Advanced Teen Driving Safety Program to help prevent teen accidents. The next session will take place on Saturday, July 27, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., at MDC’s North Campus.

Independence thanksgiving service

MIAMI —Departing from the Deering Estate on Sunday, July 21, the Stiltsville Guided Historic Boat Tour will allow you to journey through the northern most parts of Biscayne National Park to the alluring Stiltsville Houses and learn about the rich history of this area of Miami and Biscayne National Park.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - In celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month Kulture Klothes and Step in Time are hosting a one-day Caribbean cultural exhibition in Miami Gardens. The “Step in Time Caribbean Artifacts Display” will be available for viewing on Thursday June 27th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the North Dade Regional Library, 2455 Northwest 183rd Street. Members of the public are invited to attend this free, family-friendly event.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The historical town of Port Royal, located to the east of here, has been nominated to be placed on the World Heritage list.

MIAMI – For the beautiful new Senator Villas affordable housing development, Miami-Dade Public Housing and Community Development Department will rank all the applications received during the application period.  A random computerized drawing will take place on Wednesday, June 26 at noon at the West Dade Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33165.

MIAMI – The Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board (HAAB) under the Office of Community Advocacy, hosted a forum covering the changes in immigration policies and potential effects on Miami-Dade County, lawful permanent residency, and the 2020 Census. The event took place on May 22 in the City of Doral Government Center, a municipality with a high number of Hispanic residents.