A section of Miami’s oldest neighborhood has been formally designated “Little Bahamas of Coconut Grove,” honoring the historically Black enclave established by Bahamians in the nineteenth century, well before Miami was incorporated as a city. The Bahamas Diaspora Association is proud to announce the name designation of “Little Bahamas” of Coconut Grove on Monday, August 22, 2022 at the Stirrup House,…
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US based startups and entrepreneurs nationwide are invited to compete for up to $25,000 in funding provided by AARP Innovation Labs and the City of Miami. Applications are now being accepted until Thursday, February 3, 2022. City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez’s Venture Miami Team is collaborating with AARP Innovation Labs to host a nationwide…
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Miami, Fla. (June, 2020) — The Florida House of Representatives and the The Florida Senate recently passed a resolution proclaiming Saturday, August 1, 2020 and each August 1st thereafter as, “Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Day,” in the state of Florida which also culminates the 75th Anniversary of the recreational community space and historic landmark. “Segregation was a day-to-day reality…
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(Miami, FL July 11, 2019) – On Monday, July 15th, Mayor Francis Suarez, along with members of the Virginia Key Beach Park Trust, will be joining community leaders for a special signing ceremony regarding the future of the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Museum project. WHO:Mayor Francis Suarez, Virginia Key Beach Park Trust members and community…
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The Urban’s new marketplace aims to highlight Overtown’s arts, entertainment, and culture. Visitors can explore Overtown’s rich cultural history by visiting sites such as the Lyric Theatre. But to see the neighborhood’s prosperous future, they can head to the Urban. A 58,000-square-foot open-air venue in the heart of Overtown, it’s ground zero for a new chapter…
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