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It is true younger students may not have grasped the concept of centripetal force in the same way the older ones did. What did seem to be the same among all groups who attended the first session of STEM Saturday was curiosity and fun. The event took place February 9, 2019 at the Phichol Williams Community Center in Homestead. Students were divided by grades, matched with one or more volunteers and the morning’s objective was to design, build, and test their own toy car.

he array of more than 300,000 solar panels at the FPL Miami-Dade Solar Energy Center have been in full operation since February 1, 2019 and hundreds of people gathered Tuesday, February 12, 2019 to celebrate the achievement. Previous articles have described the capability of this, the first solar power plant in the county.

My son, five years old at the time, once asked me about a dead bird in our yard.

The 14th Annual Women in Agriculture Luncheon started with Carol Harris,chairwoman of the Dade County Farm Bureau’s Women’s Committee, delivering some powerful facts on Women in Florida agriculture. Included in her statements were, “There are over 26,000 women working farms and ranches in Florida today - that’s one third of all Florida farmers. Women farm 2.5 million acres in our state.”

Commissioner Levine Cava honors the Gann’s for their years of  dedication to protecting native plants and preserving natural areas.

A once-a-year must do event that highlights South Dade agriculture, topped off with a delightful luncheon.

Valentine’s Day is a celebration of someone special you love. Flowers, such as roses and a gift box of chocolate, are often sent on this day. Serving special dinners, luncheons, and even breakfast help to celebrate thoughtfulness and endearment thru foods.

“We may not be getting rail, but bringing more jobs in means fewer people need to commute.” Although this was not the exact quote from Cutler Bay Mayor Tim Meerbott, Florida City Mayor Otis Wallace, and Homestead Mayor Stephen Shelley, it is a theme of the three cities and supported by County Commissioner Daniella Levine-Cava.

Encounter live animals, try local organic foods, enjoy live music, learn about South Florida ecosystems, take the Trolley to the National Parks, and more…all at the fifth annual Homestead Eco-Fair! The FREE event will take place on Saturday, February 16, 2019 from 12pm to 4pm at Losner Park, located at 104 N. Krome Ave. Homestead, FL 33030 and will feature the Homestead National Parks Trolley.