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📋 In Today's Homestead Local Scoop...
🚰 Florida City: July 24 deadline for comments on floodplain utility upgrades.
🏙️ Homestead has a big City Hall night Wednesday.
🎨 A Friday workshop looks at old properties, public art, and downtown's future.
🚗 Homestead businesses should watch upcoming parking and sign-rule talks.
🥤 Tropical Smoothie Cafe is planning a Homestead location.
🌕 National Moon Day gives families a free, simple Monday-night thing to do.
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Florida City Residents Have Until Friday to Comment on Water and Sewer Plans
Florida City residents have until Friday, July 24, to comment on proposed water, sewer, and water-tank improvements. These projects may sound technical, but they affect everyday basics: reliable service, flooding, future growth, and public health. If you live, work, or own property near one of the project areas, read the city notice and send comments before the deadline.
📅 Date: July 24, 2026
🕐 Time: Comments due by deadline
📍 Location: Florida City; comments to 404 W. Palm Drive or [email protected]
Homestead Has a Big City Hall Night Wednesday
Several important Homestead meetings happen Wednesday night, including council, planning, and CRA. That means local decisions about neighborhoods, businesses, roads, parks, and downtown could move forward in one evening. You do not have to attend everything. Check the agenda, look for anything that affects your home, business, or neighborhood, and speak up if needed.
📅 Date: July 22, 2026
🕒 Time: Starts 5:05 PM; meetings continue through the evening
📍 Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Civic Court, Homestead
Homestead Workshop Looks at Old Properties, Public Art, and Downtown's Future
Homestead has a Friday workshop about older shotgun-style properties, public art, and downtown planning. In plain terms, this is about what parts of the city could look and feel like in the future. The discussion could affect historic buildings, public spaces, streets, and future projects. Artists, property owners, downtown businesses, and residents who care about Homestead's character should pay attention.
📅 Date: July 24, 2026
🕑 Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
📍 Location: City Hall Main Conference Room #335, 100 Civic Court, Homestead
Homestead Businesses Should Watch Parking and Sign Rules
Homestead is talking next week about parking, signs, and city revenue. For small businesses, that could affect how customers find a storefront, where they park, and what rules owners need to follow. For neighborhoods, it could affect cars, boats, curb space, and enforcement. These are early talks, not final votes, so now is the time for merchants, property owners, and residents to pay attention.
📅 Date: July 28, July 30, and July 31, 2026
🕕 Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM each day
📍 Location: City Hall Main Conference Room #335, 100 Civic Court, Homestead
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Is Planning a Homestead Location
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is planning a Homestead location at 2804 NW Eighth Street, with an expected summer 2026 opening. The exact opening date still needs confirmation, so treat this as a coming-soon watch. Readers should look for hiring posts, signs on the storefront, soft-opening news, and first-week specials. Nearby businesses may also see more daily traffic once it opens.
📅 Date: Summer 2026 opening watch
🕕 Time: Opening date not confirmed
📍 Location: 2804 NW Eighth Street, Homestead
Step Outside Tonight for National Moon Day
Tonight's easiest family plan is free: step outside after sunset and look up. July 20 is National Moon Day, marking the Apollo 11 moon landing. Turn it into a quick backyard science moment, a porch conversation, or a photo challenge with kids. No tickets, no driving, no planning. Just a small reason for South Dade families to pause.
📅 Date: July 20, 2026
🕕 Time: Evening after sunset works best
📍 Location: Your backyards, parks, porches, and driveways
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