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Homestead Area Events
๐ซ Miami-Dade voters renew school funding through 2031
๐๏ธ Homestead reviews two residential development proposals
๐ South Dade Farm Family Wins Statewide Agriculture Award
๐ณ๏ธ Four South Dade races head to December 1 runoffs
๐ Saturday's championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway
Race Day Essentials Youโll Be Glad You Packed ๐
Heading to the races this weekend? Donโt forget the essentials! From ear protection and sunscreen to cooling towels, insulated bottles, and portable chargers, weโve rounded up practical picks to help you enjoy race day.
Saturday, November 7
Redland Market Village Family Fun โ Homestead; family-friendly market activities; free entry listed โ Time not specified.
Farm-tastic Saturdays | Fertile Earth Worm Farm, Homestead | Hands-on farm volunteering | Time to confirm
The Berry Farm Harvest Festival | Redland | Fall farm activities; paid admission | Hours vary
Fall Recycling Drive-Thru | Palmetto Bay Village Hall | Proof of residency requested | 10:00 a.m.โ1:00 p.m.
Gold Coast Railroad Museum Free First Saturday โ 12450 SW 152nd St., Miami; free museum admission, with train rides and food available for purchase โ 10:00 a.m.โ4:00 p.m.
NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship - Homestead-Miami Speedway | Ticketed championship race - 5:00 p.m.
Veterans Day Event at Losner Park | 104 N. Krome Ave., Homestead | Free community celebration | 6:00โ10:00 p.m.
Britnee Kellogg Live | The Moss Center, Cutler Bay | Country concert; tickets from $40 | 8:00โ9:30 p.m.
Allyson Briggs and The Dan Gabel Big Band | Pinecrest Gardens | Ticketed | 8:00โ10:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 8
The Berry Farm Harvest Festival - 13720 SW 216th St., Redland. Paid admission. - 9:00 a.m.โ9:00 p.m.
Yoga by the Bay - Palmetto Bay - 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Glades Glimpse Ranger Program - Everglades National Park's Royal Palm area. Park admission applies. - 1:30 p.m.
NASCAR Cup Series Championship - Homestead-Miami Speedway, with a pre-race concert featuring Jason Derulo at 1 p.m. Tickets required. - 3:00 p.m.
Sinatra & Bublรฉ: A Tribute to the American Songbook - The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, 10950 SW 211th St., Cutler Bay. Tickets required. - 3:00 p.m.
Equine Yoga Experience - Redland Equestrian Center
Homestead, | $24.80 - 3:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m.Orchestra Miami's 20th Anniversary Concert - Beethoven's Triple Concerto and works by Mozart at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road. Tickets required. - 6:00โ8:00 p.m.
Monday, November 9
The Berry Farm Harvest Festival | Redland | Seasonal farm activities; paid admission | Hours vary
Let's Puzzle Together - Help complete a community jigsaw puzzle at Palmetto Bay Branch Library, 17641 Old Cutler Road. Free and open to all ages. - 9:30 a.m.โ6:00 p.m.
Florida City Free Cancer and Health Screenings - Eugene D. Berry Youth Activity Center, 650 NW 5th Ave., Florida City | Check eligibility and requirements before visiting - 10:00 a.m.โ2:00 p.m.
Baptist Health Stretch & Relax for Adults 55+ - Enjoy a free, gentle chair-exercise class at Palmetto Bay Park Recreation Room, 17535 SW 95th Ave. Limited spots; register on-site. - 10:30โ11:15 a.m.
Baptist Health Stretch & Relax, Second Session - Another free exercise session for adults 55 and older at Palmetto Bay Park. Limited spots available. - 11:30 a.m.โ12:15 p.m.
Homestead City Council Workshop - Follow local government discussions at Homestead City Hall, Main Conference Room 335, 100 Civic Court. Check the official agenda before attending. - 1:30 p.m. (confirm)
NASCAR Racing Experience - Homestead-Miami Speedway | Paid driving and ride-along experiences; time slots vary - Time varies | $22.99
Check each organizer's page before heading out. Schedules may change.
Meme of The Day
Miami-Dade Voters Renew School Funding Through 2031
Miami-Dade voters overwhelmingly renewed the one-mill school property tax in Tuesday's election, with about 82% voting yes in unofficial returns. The measure runs from July 2027 through June 2031 and supports teacher and instructional staff pay plus school safety, including eligible charter schools. District officials estimate it could bring in roughly $500 million a year. For families across Homestead and South Dade, this vote helps keep an important school funding source in place.
Homestead Reviews Infrastructure Plans for Two Housing Projects
Two housing projects are moving through local government discussions. Homestead is considering support for an expansion of the Homestead 50 Community Development District to include Portobello Estates, a planned 54-home development. The city is also reviewing a proposed community development district for the roughly 62-acre Redland Assemblage project involving Lennar. These discussions focus on financing and maintaining roads, drainage, utilities and other infrastructure. They are not final approvals of the district proposals. As Homestead grows, residents may want to follow how these projects affect roads and services.
South Dade Farm Family Wins Statewide Agriculture Award
A South Dade farming family is getting statewide recognition. David and Libby Torbert of Torbert Farms won the 2026 Florida Farm Bureau Achievement in Agriculture Award, announced October 28 and detailed in a November 4 release. The couple operates a large vegetable farm supplying grocery chains and meal-kit companies across the eastern United States. Their operation uses GPS technology and crop rotation to improve efficiency and soil health. The award includes a $45,000 cash prize, an additional $500 and a trip to the national Farm Bureau convention in January, where they'll represent Florida. The recognition puts a spotlight on South Dade's agricultural industry and the local families helping keep it competitive.
Four South Dade Races Head to December 1 Runoffs
Voters in Cutler Bay and Palmetto Bay are not finished with their local elections. Neither town's mayoral race had a candidate with more than half the vote, and one council seat in each community is also headed to a runoff on Tuesday, December 1. Cutler Bay's mayoral contest is between Suzy Lord and Robert 'B.J.' Duncan. In Palmetto Bay, Karen Baez-Wallis faces Tamara Mourino. The results reported so far are unofficial. These races will help decide local leadership on growth, roads and public services.
A Champion Will Be Crowned in Homestead Tonight
The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship is set for 5 p.m. Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Then the Cup Series Championship closes the weekend Sunday at 3 p.m. If you're going, check the track's schedule before leaving. If you're not, expect more visitors around the speedway and nearby roads. The track also lists parking, gate and fan-experience information online.
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