In Today's Homestead Local Scoop Issue…
📅 Homestead Area Event
🩺 Free health checks in Naranja
🌱 Four unusual fruits are in season
🔦 Local Business Spotlight: ZenGate Solutions Puts AI to Work
🍽️ A $14.30 Wednesday dinner option
🎓 College help and a grower workshop
💼 A Homestead to-go job lead
October 7
Free Health Screenings in Naranja - 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mental Wellness Break - 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Film Festival - Noon–2:00 p.m.
Harris Field Park / Homestead Station Council Workshop - 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Miami-Dade TPO Freight Technical Advisory Committee - 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
College Success Fair - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Free Redland IPM Workshop and Dinner - 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Mater Bay Academy at Keys Gate Girls Volleyball - 5:00 p.m.
Conversations With the Community: Property Tax Edition - 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Eastern Florida State College vs. Miami Dade College Women’s Volleyball - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Free
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October Brings Four Good Reasons to Browse Redland Fruit
Curious eaters have a short October shopping list worth taking into the Redland. Fruit & Spice Park lists carambola, figs, olosapo and rollinia among the fruits in season this month. Carambola is the familiar star fruit, while olosapo and rollinia can make a farm-stand stop a real discovery. Availability changes by harvest, weather and vendor, so the list is a starting point rather than a promise. Ask what is ripe and how to tell when it is ready. Buying in season supports nearby growers and usually means better flavor. Bring a small cooler if the fruit will sit in the car.
Read More: Fruit & Spice Park in-season guide
Free Adult Health Screenings Come to Naranja
Adults can get free screenings and practical health information without leaving the neighborhood Wednesday morning. The Naranja Branch Library program is for ages 19 and older. That can help anyone who has delayed a basic check because of cost or convenience. Screening is not the same as a diagnosis, so bring questions and follow up with a medical professional when advised.
🕐 Time: 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Naranja Branch Library, 14850 SW 280 St.
🌐 Website: Health Screening details
Florida City Has a Weekday Front Door for Food and Family Help
Finding the right assistance is often harder than asking for it. Miami-Dade's Florida City/Homestead Community Resource Center gives South Dade families one place to start with social-service questions. The county describes its resource centers as help for economically disadvantaged residents working toward self-sufficiency. Call before visiting to ask which food, family or financial-support programs fit your situation and what documents to bring.
🕐 Availability: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
📍 Location: 1600 NW 6th Court, Florida City | 305-247-2068
🌐 Website: Community Resource Center services
Local Business Spotlight: ZenGate Solutions Puts AI to Work
South Dade businesses that struggle with missed calls and slow follow-up have a new option. ZenGate Solutions is offering AI employees designed to answer inquiries 24/7, qualify leads, follow up and book appointments automatically. The goal is simple: help local business owners capture opportunities that might otherwise go unanswered while their team focuses on the customers in front of them.
🌐 Website: Try the AI employee
La Parrilla Latina Has a $14.30 Wednesday Plate
A Wednesday lunch or early dinner can stay close to fifteen dollars before tax and extras. La Parrilla Latina's online menu lists a fish fillet in béchamel with ground beef as the Wednesday special for $14.30. The restaurant sits on South Dixie Highway near Naranja and Leisure City. Confirm the plate, sides and final price before ordering because online menus can change.
🕐 Hours: 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
📍 Location: 28864 S. Dixie Hwy.
🌐 Website: Check the live Wednesday menu
KAE Gives Homestead a Sushi-and-Sake Night Close to Home
A polished sushi night does not require a drive back toward central Miami. KAE Sushi says its Japanese menu is built around Miami-influenced flavors and smaller plates meant for sharing. Its Homestead location also offers pickup and delivery, which gives date night an easy backup plan when the weather turns. The restaurant advertises happy hour on Mondays and Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m.; call before going because offers and hours can change.
📍 650 NE 22nd Terrace, suites 102-104, Homestead | 305-247-1003
🌐 Website: Explore KAE Sushi
LongHorn Is Hiring a To-Go Specialist in Homestead
A fresh restaurant job lead is open for someone who likes fast-moving customer service and organized takeout orders. LongHorn Steakhouse posted the To-Go Specialist opening for its NE 8th Street location. The employer lists weekly pay, flexible schedules, shift meals and tips among the role's features. The posting does not guarantee an hourly total, so ask how base pay, tips and scheduling work before accepting.
📅 Posted Date: October 5, 2026
📍 Location: LongHorn Steakhouse, 2531 NE 8th St., Homestead
🌐 Website: Apply for the To-Go Specialist opening
