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🍦 National Ice Cream Day is the perfect excuse to visit a local ice cream shop

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🏛️ Naranja Lakes CRA meets Tuesday

🎮 Homestead Cybrarium hosts Teen Game Club Tuesday and Murder Mystery Wednesday

🌳 South Dade Park's summer programs continue

💼 Miami-Dade Vendor Academy hosts a small business forum July 31.

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Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at a Local Favorite

National Ice Cream Day is the perfect excuse to cool off while supporting a local dessert shop. Whether you're craving a paleta, mangonada, milkshake, or a classic ice cream cone, South Dade has plenty of sweet stops to choose from. Skip the national chains this year and treat yourself at a locally owned favorite like La Michoacana Paleteria or another neighborhood dessert spot in Homestead or Florida City.

📅 Date: Monday, July 19th
🕒 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
📍Location: 344 Washington Ave, Homestead, FL 33030

Naranja Lakes CRA Meeting Puts Redevelopment on Tuesday's Calendar

The Naranja Lakes CRA Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss projects and priorities shaping the community. Residents, business owners, and neighborhood organizations can learn about upcoming investments in local businesses, infrastructure, public spaces, mobility, and neighborhood improvements.

📅 Tuesday, July 21
🕒 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
📍 Naranja Lakes CRA Community Center, 27555 SW 140th Ave., Naranja

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Cybrarium Game Club gives teens a screen-time upgrade

The Homestead Cybrarium's Game Club returns Tuesday, July 21, with an afternoon of friendly gaming for ages 14 and up. Featuring games like Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Halo, and Mortal Kombat, it's a fun way for teens to connect, compete, and enjoy one of Homestead's most unique tech-forward community spaces.

📅 Tuesday, July 21
🕒 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
📍 Homestead Cybrarium, 80 W. Mowry Dr., Homestead

South Dade Park Keeps Summer Fun Going

South Dade Park continues its Meet Me at the Park summer activities through July 31, offering family-friendly activities led by Miami-Dade Parks staff. Serving residents from Homestead, Leisure City, Naranja, and Princeton, the park is a great reminder that local parks offer much more than sports fields, with programs designed to keep families active and engaged all summer.

📅 Through Thursday, July 31
🕒 Program times vary
📍 South Dade Park, 28151 SW 164th Ave., Homestead

Miami-Dade Vendor Academy Helps Businesses Win Contracts

Miami-Dade's Strategic Procurement Division is hosting a Vendor Academy to help local businesses learn how to compete for county contracts. Entrepreneurs, contractors, nonprofits, and service providers can learn about vendor registration, procurement requirements, and how Miami-Dade purchases goods and services, making it a valuable opportunity for South Dade businesses looking to grow.

📅 Date: July 31, 2026
🕒 Time: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Virtual / Miami-Dade County
Website: https://www.miamidade.gov/global/strategic-procurement/vendor-academy.page

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