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📅 Homestead Area Events
🏗️ Homestead reviews $33 million in road, water and sewer priorities
🕊️ An arrest follows a child's death in Homestead
🏘️ East Killian residents get a say in a new neighborhood study
🏆 South Dade Chamber Prepares to Celebrate Local Leaders at November 14 Gala
🥇 Gulliver Prep Middle School Teams Win Three Conference Championships
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Tuesday, November 10
The Berry Farm Harvest Festival | Redland | Seasonal farm activities; paid admission | Hours vary
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.–2:00 p.m.
NASCAR Racing Experience - Homestead-Miami Speedway | Paid driving and ride-along experiences; time slots vary - Time varies
TRIO Financial Literacy Workshop - MDC Homestead Campus, Room A222, 500 College Terrace | Free; for current students - 1:00–2:00 p.m.
HELP: Health Emergency Life Protection - Dickinson Community Center, Homestead | Free emergency-skills class; register ahead - 6:00 p.m.
East Killian Area Study Open House - Coral Reef Branch Library, 9211 Coral Reef Dr. | give feedback on future neighborhood planning | free | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 11
Palmetto Bay Veterans Day Breakfast - Palmer Trinity School Gymnasium in Palmetto Bay. Check reservation requirements with the Village before attending. - 7:45–10:00 a.m.
Cutler Bay Veterans Day Breakfast - Cutler Bay Town Hall, 10720 Caribbean Blvd. Reservations are required. Call 786-459-7389. - 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Pinecrest Veterans Day Ceremony - Veterans Wayside Park, 11111 Pinecrest Parkway. Free admission. - 9:00 a.m.
Roselight Meditation Circle: The Art of Gratitude - Touch of Magick, 33521 S. Dixie Hwy., Homestead. $15 single session. Reservations required. - 9:00–9:45 a.m.
The Berry Farm Harvest Festival - 13720 SW 216th St., Redland. Paid admission; confirm available attractions. - 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Baptist Health Pilates Core & Stretch - Ludovici Park, 17641 Old Cutler Rd., Palmetto Bay. - 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Homestead Veterans Day Ceremony - Losner Park, 104 N. Krome Ave. | free | 11:00 a.m.
65th Annual Veterans Day Parade - Downtown Homestead | free | 12:00–2:00 p.m.
Homestead Salutes Hometown Picnic - Losner Park | free | 2:00–5:00 p.m.
South Florida Youth Symphony Veterans Day Concert - Seminole Theatre | free; confirm seat availability | 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bingo & 50/50 at VFW Post 4127 - Arrant-Smith VFW Post 4127, 601 NE 2nd Rd., Homestead. Confirm admission and game costs. - 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Sake & Sculpt Pilates at Sushi Sake Speakeasy - Hotel Redland, 5 S. Flagler Ave., Homestead. $20 per person, plus a required menu purchase. Reservations required. - 6:30 p.m.
Live Trivia at Buffalo Wild Wings - Buffalo Wild Wings, NE 10th Court, Homestead - 7:00 p.m. (confirm before you go.)
Line Dancing Classes - Seminole Theatre, Homestead | five-week program | ticketed | 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Check each organizer's page before heading out. Schedules may change.
Meme of The Day
Homestead Reviews $33 Million in Road and Utility Priorities
A new round of city planning could shape how Homestead handles growth. At a council discussion reported November 6, city staff presented a plan covering transportation, water and sewer work. A summary of priority projects put the combined figure at roughly $33 million.
The ideas include upgrades along Krome and Flagler avenues, larger sewer lines needed to support growth on the city's east side, and downtown access improvements. The plan was moved toward a future consent agenda. That does not mean every project has final funding or a construction start date.
Why it matters: Roadwork and underground utilities affect traffic, flooding risks, growth and the cost of city services. Residents should watch for final approvals, construction schedules and how projects will be paid for.
Arrest Reported After Child Dies in a Vehicle in Homestead
The suspect in the case, who was identified as Keyner Vazquez de Leon, 22, was held without bond after his court appearance on Monday.Miami-Dade Corrections
A young girl died after being found inside a vehicle in Homestead on Saturday, November 7. Homestead Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to a medical call near Suncrest Avenue and Northwest Ninth Court around 3:30 p.m., but the child was pronounced dead at the scene.
NBC 6 reported Sunday that a man was arrested and records listed charges including aggravated manslaughter of a child, child neglect causing great bodily harm and leaving a young child unattended in a vehicle. The sheriff's homicide bureau is investigating. The charges are allegations, not a finding of guilt, and officials have not released all details about what happened.
This is a heartbreaking loss for a local family. We will share only confirmed updates as authorities release them.
Miami-Dade Starts a New Look at East Killian's Future
East Killian Area Study
Miami-Dade County is studying the future of East Killian, the area between South Dixie Highway and SW 92nd Avenue, from SW 112th to SW 128th streets. The study is looking at the neighborhood's history, architecture and character before making local planning recommendations.
Residents can weigh in during an open house Tuesday, November 10, at the Coral Reef Branch Library, 9211 Coral Reef Drive, from 6 to 8 p.m. No specific land-use changes are being announced as approved. This is an early chance for neighbors to share ideas.
Why it matters: Local planning decisions can shape how neighborhoods look, grow and move in the years ahead. District 8 residents may want a voice in the process.
South Dade Chamber Prepares to Celebrate Local Leaders at November 14 Gala
The South Dade Chamber of Commerce is getting ready for its Leaders of South Dade Gala on Saturday, November 14 at 6:00 p.m. The evening will celebrate local leadership, legacy and community service while welcoming the Chamber's 2026–2027 leadership. The Chamber also plans veterans' recognition, networking programs and holiday giving efforts this month. Specific honorees, venue and gala start time should be confirmed with the organizer before adding those details.
Gulliver Prep Middle School Teams Win Three Conference Championships
Gulliver Prep's middle school athletes wrapped up the fall season with three South Florida Middle School Conference titles. The boys' golf team went 7-0 and won its fifth straight conference championship, finishing 26 strokes ahead at Granada Golf Course. Both the boys' and girls' swim teams also took conference titles, marking the first time both squads won in the same season. The girls went undefeated. The Pinecrest school also reported a combined 92.22 grade average across its fall sports teams. That's a strong showing in the classroom and in competition.
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