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📋 In Today's Homestead Local Scoop...
📆 Homestead Local Events
🛝 Audubon Park Playground Opens
🇻🇪 Venezuela Relief Drive
🧰 Substation Bid Watch
🏗️ Senior Housing Proposal
🌿 Redland Hidden Gem
🚗 Cars & Coffee Showcase
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July 14
Homestead cuts the ribbon on the new Audubon Park playground, giving families a reason to check out the refreshed park space before the day gets too hot. - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
A free evening storytime option at Naranja Branch Library with stories and songs for families looking for a no-cost indoor activity close to home. - 6:00 p.m.
July 17
El Barrio Experience brings themed cocktails, mocktails, interactive moments, and pre-show entertainment to Seminole Theatre before In the Heights. - 7:00 p.m.
July 18
An outdoor mat Pilates session at Redland Wellness Oasis for residents who want a quieter wellness night in South Dade’s agricultural landscape. - 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Reggae, dancehall, food, and open-air festival energy come to Circle D Ranch for a South Dade tribute night. - 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
July 25
Curated cars, coffee, matcha, food, DJ energy, and a greenhouse showcase give Princeton/Redland-area residents a new kind of evening hangout. - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
July 31
Street-legal cars get a chance to run on a real NASCAR track at Homestead-Miami Speedway, with spectators welcome. - 6:00 p.m. ET
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Homestead turns three local buildings into Venezuela relief drop-off points
The City of Homestead and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting relief supplies for families affected by earthquakes in Venezuela. Drop-off points are City Hall, Homestead Police Athletic League Gym, and William F. Dickinson Community Center. Accepted items include non-perishable food, bottled water, hygiene products, diapers, first aid kits, batteries, flashlights, tarps, sleeping bags, tents, and other emergency supplies. The city notes clothing and shoes are not being accepted. This is a practical way for South Dade residents to help without waiting for a large event or driving north. It also gives civic groups, churches, and businesses a simple service project to organize this week.
Date: Ongoing, posted June 30, 2026
Time: City Hall - Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM; PAL - Monday to Friday 10 AM to 8 PM; Dickinson - Monday to Saturday 8 AM to 5 PM
Location: City Hall, PAL Gym, and William F. Dickinson Community Center, Homestead
A Senior-Housing Proposal near Naranja and Leisure City Enters he Early Pipeline
A new affordable senior housing community could be coming to Leisure City. Preliminary plans for Santa Cruz Isles call for an eight-story building with 120 one- and two-bedroom apartments for seniors near SW 150th Avenue and SW 282nd Street. The project is still in the pre-application stage and has not been approved.
Homestead's Donnie Distribution Substation bid opening set for July 30
Homestead's public calendar lists a July 30 virtual opening for ITB #202625, covering supply and delivery of materials for the Donnie Distribution Substation. The city provides a Microsoft Teams link and dial-in details for the opening. This is not flashy, but it matters: utility work, substations, materials supply, and public purchasing are where local contractors, distributors, and professional-service firms can find real opportunities. It is also a reminder that economic development is not only restaurants and ribbon cuttings. Infrastructure spending can create vendor relationships, local jobs, and long-tail business activity if South Dade companies know where to look.
Date: July 30, 2026
Time: 1:59 PM
Location: Virtual
Naranja Branch Gives Families a Free Storytime Option Tonight
Looking for a free indoor activity with the kids? Head to Naranja Branch Library for Family Storytime, featuring stories, songs, and early literacy fun for young children. It's an easy way to beat the summer heat while enjoying quality family time close to home.
📅 Today | ⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Naranja Branch Library
Everglades National Park has Homestead-based jobs with near-term deadlines
Looking for a career with one of South Florida's most iconic destinations? Everglades National Park has two full-time openings for local applicants. A Budget Analyst position pays $53,740 to $103,399 annually and closes July 16, while a Hydrologic Technician position pays $53,740 to $69,864 and remains open until Aug. 5. Both roles offer opportunities to support conservation, science, and park operations close to home.
Vera's Thai Garden at Patch of Heaven turns Redland lunch into a mini escape
Escape the ordinary with a weekend meal at Vera's Thai Garden Pop-Up Café inside Patch of Heaven Sanctuary. Enjoy Thai tapas made with fresh Redland ingredients while surrounded by gardens, ponds, forest trails, and one of South Dade's most peaceful settings. Reservations are required, and a separate sanctuary day-pass donation applies.
📅 Saturdays & Sundays through Dec. 27
⏰ Seatings: 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM & 2 PM
📍 Patch of Heaven Sanctuary, 21900 SW 157th Ave., Redland
Sunset Pilates brings a quieter Redland wellness plan
Slow down before the weekend ends with an outdoor sunset Pilates class at Redland Wellness Oasis. Designed for all fitness levels, the session focuses on core strength, mindful movement, and breathing in a peaceful farm setting. Bring a mat, water, and bug spray, and enjoy one of South Dade's more relaxing summer experiences.
📅 Saturday, July 18 | ⏰ 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
📍 Redland Wellness Oasis, 24505 SW 164th Ave, Homestead
Circle D Ranch Hosts A Reggae Tribute Night Saturday
Celebrate a summer evening of reggae, live entertainment, and Caribbean culture at the John Holt Tribute Show Festival on the Ranch. Set at Circle D Ranch, the outdoor event features music, food, and dancehall vibes in a unique South Dade setting, offering a fun alternative to heading into Miami for nightlife.
📅 Saturday, July 18 | ⏰ 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
📍 Circle D Ranch, 21941 SW 250th St., Homestead
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