Homestead

There is a new bank in Homestead instituting an exciting financial literacy program called “Operation Hope.” Capital Bank opened the program on Wednesday, with the support of local community leaders at their official ribbon cutting.

County Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava presented a proclamation to the Kiwanis Club of Homestead/South Dade in honor of their 70th Anniversary. The club was first formed on August 3, 1948. Its members have continuously provided community service to the Homestead area, making it a better, brighter place for our children.

OK Feed Store was established in South Miami in 1926. In 1983 it opened its doors at 22801 Krome Avenue.

Richard Accursio understood hard work and the willingness to take a risk. The large Italian family with roots in Sicily embraced the American dream and set about achieving it on different paths. At only sixteen, Accursio became a busboy at the famous Coconut Grove restaurant/supper Club in Boston. He paid attention to the kitchen and chefs though, picking up ideas. What he nor anyone else expected was the tragic fire that broke out November 28, 1942 when almost 500 people perished, and more than 150 were injured. Ironically, what he had been expecting was to be called up in the draft for World War II. His time as a soldier was delayed since he was required to be a witness in the trial that followed numerous investigations. It was not as if he missed out on action, however, as one of the units he was assigned to was among those who helped bring relief to the American and Allied troops surrounded in the infamous Battle of the Bulge.

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Friday, July 20th found me at the Florida City Commission Chamber for a forum with three of the democratic candidates for Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, sponsored by the Dedicated Democrats of Florida City. Also speaking to the group was Debbie Mucarsel-Power, candidate for Congressional District 26, running against Rep. Carlos Curbelo. After a cordial greeting the event began giving each candidate five minutes to speak and another five minutes for questions and answers.

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Made a recent trip to Doral to meet with Miami-Dade Police Department Media Relations Section Detective AC Colome and Lt. Richard Garcia to get an insight on thefts in the agricultural section of the South Dade community.

Councilwoman Fairclough’s “Best Foot Forward” Shoe Shopping Event