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Welcome to the City of Miami
On behalf of the City of Miami, I want to welcome you to one of the most exciting cities in the world.
The dynamic and rich flavor of Miami can be felt all over, from electrifying street celebrations like the Calle Ocho Festival, to world-class performances at the Carnival Center for the Performing Arts, to thrilling Miami Heat games at the American Airlines Arena.
The diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds represented by the citizens of Miami provides for a truly unique and rich tradition found nowhere else in the United States. In addition to its entertainment value, our City is recognized worldwide as a top international center for commerce and trade. We are also a national leader in sustainable initiatives to reverse global climate change, preserving the world around us for generations that follow.
Our unique status has made Miami a window into the future, placing us at the forefront as the new face of the American city.
Sincerely,
Manny Diaz, Mayor
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Recent Events
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First Class of ELEVATE MIAMI Receives Computers from Mayor Diaz and Superintendent Crew
MIAMI, FL— City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) Superintendent Dr. Rudy Crew will recognize more than 600 sixth-grade students that have completed the ELEVATE MIAMI Rites of Passage program during a ceremony on Monday, April 21, 2008, at 10:30 a.m., at Virrick Park, 3255 Plaza St., Miami, Florida.
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MIAMI MAYOR MANNY DIAZ CALLS FOR ACTION AGAINST ILLEGAL GUNS AT ANNUAL NATIONAL SUMMIT OF MAYORS COALITION
(Miami, FL) – Mayor Manny Diaz issued a clear directive to his colleagues at the Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition National Summit in Washington, DC on Monday, April 14. Providing the Closing Remarks for the Annual Summit, Mayor Diaz called for cooperation and action “at every level of government to fight illegal guns close loopholes in federal gun laws.”
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CITY OF MIAMI OF MIAMI MAYOR MANUEL A. DIAZ RECEIVES “A HOME FOR EVERY AMERICAN” AWARD
(Washington, DC)-- City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz received the “A Home For Every American Award” during the Interagency Council on Homelessness’ Third Annual National Summit for Jurisdictional Leaders today at the National Press Club.
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GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR DWNTWN BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT-PHASE I
(Miami, Florida)--City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, joined by City Commission Chairman, Joe Sanchez and District 2 City Commissioner, Marc Sarnoff, Interim Executive Director of the Downtown Development Authority Alyce Robertson, along with DDA board members, city administrators, area merchants and neighbors will participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the DWNTWN Beautification Project-Phase 1, today, Wednesday, April 9, 2008, 10:30am, on SE 3rd Avenue and 1st Street-in front of Starbucks.
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Mayor Manny Diaz and Commissioner Michelle Spence Jones Hold the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Spring Garden Bridge
(Miami, Florida)—City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, District 5 Commissioner Michelle Spence Jones, City Manager Pete Hernandez joined by city administrators and Spring Garden area neighbors will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to inaugurate the re-opening of the Spring Garden Bridge, on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 10:30am, at NW 7th Street and NW 7th Street Road.
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MAYOR CALLS FOR “ONE AMERICA” IN WELCOMING REMARKS AT IDB BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING
MIAMI, FL – Mayor Manny Diaz spoke today before the Inter-American Development Bank Board of Governors Inaugural Session being held in Miami and called for “One America,” an integrated view of the Hemisphere as the logical long term solution for sustainable economic progress.
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MORE THAN 40 FAMILIES TO RECEIVE FREE ENERGY UPGRADES, SAVING HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS ANNUALLY
More than forty families in the City of Miami to get free energy upgrades when Mayor Manny Diaz, Commission Chairman Joe Sanchez, and FPL’s Home Energy Makeover teams visit nearly 40 homes in Little Havana. During the one-day blitz, FPL experts will outfit the homes with energy-efficient upgrades and installations that will save homeowners up to 25 percent a year on their energy bills. Since the program began two years ago, FPL’s Home Energy Makeover teams have worked with communities throughout the state to provide families in need with energy saving upgrades.
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City of Miami, Inter-American Development Bank, Public and Private Partners to Unveil Aftercare Facility Makeover in Allapattah
(Miami, Florida)- City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, joined by Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Hands On Miami, DIRECTV, Microsoft, and community leaders and residents, will celebrate the makeover unveiling of Latinos United in Action Center located at 3321 NW 17 Avenue on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
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MAYOR MANNY DIAZ ANNOUNCES THE CITY TO JOIN ONLY INTERNATIONAL NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO CLIMATE CHANGE
(Miami, FL) April 1, 2008 – City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz today announced that the City would join the international organization The Climate Group. Teaming with the world's only international organization dedicated solely to the issue of climate change is the latest move that demonstrates the city's commitment to addressing climate change.
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Mayor's Statement Concerning Earth Hour
Just this week, over 460 Miamians officially joined the World Wildlife Fund to launch Earth Hour, bringing together our community in the recognition that even a few simple changes can have a huge impact in the global fight to halt climate change. This is the greatest grassroots movement of our time.
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MAYOR DIAZ TELLS LEGISLATORS: "SCRAP THE CAP" ON SADOWSKI FUNDS
MIAMI – “We all know that economic uncertainties are making the reality of home ownership more difficult not only for poor Floridians, but for working professionals and families. Cities throughout the state have done everything possible to increase the availability of housing, including achieving great success in leveraging existing funds toward construction.
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MAYOR MANNY DIAZ & WORLD WILDLIFE FUND LAUNCH EARTH HOUR IN DOWNTOWN MIAMI
MIAMI, FL.—On Monday, March 24, 2008, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, at the Bank of America Sky Terrace, City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz hosted the official launch of Earth Hour, a global event spearheaded by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) that asks all residents and business owners to turn their lights out for one hour to make a statement about climate change. To promote awareness of this event and gain support from all Miami residents, Mayor Diaz turned off the exterior lights of the signature Bank of America Tower at 8:00 pm as the grand finale of the event.
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Forbes Ranks Miami as "America's Cleanest City"
Want to live where the air is sweet, the water is pure and the streets are clean? Try the country. But what if you don't like the sticks? Then try Florida. Led by Miami, the Sunshine State dominates our 2008 list of America's Cleanest Cities...
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MAYOR DIAZ URGES SUPPORT OF THE MUSEUM PARK MASTER PLAN
MIAMI – Mayor Manny Diaz is asking the City Commission to give final approval to the Museum Park Master Plan – Item RE2 on tomorrow’s city commission agenda. “Great cities are those that embrace great shared spaces of the public realm,” said Mayor Diaz. “The residents of Miami deserve a great public space and have voted to approve Museum Park; it is time the Commission finally put this great plan into action, giving our City this great civic space.”
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CITY OF MIAMI COMPLETES FIRST PHASE OF THE MIAMI GREEN LAB
(Miami, FL.)--- The City of Miami Office of Sustainable Initiatives, in conjunction with international architectural/engineering firm Burt Hill Inc., has successfully completed the first phase for creation of the Miami Green Lab and the Miami Green Alliance. The Green Lab will be a resource for the community to learn about new technologies in green design by providing a space and information that will help shape a greener future for South Florida.
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MAYOR DIAZ URGES APPROVAL OF SOLAR PANELS FOR CITY HALL
MIAMI – Mayor Manny Diaz is asking the City Commission to approve a grant to install solar panels at City Hall and retrofit interior lighting systems with energy efficient lighting -- Item CA 10 on the commission agenda.
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City of Miami Assists Residents In Filing for the IRS Economic Stimulus Package
(Miami, FL)- The City of Miami is joining forces with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and its partners to assist residents who qualify for the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) in ensuring that they actually receive the incentive. The IRS is scheduled to send out the “tax rebate” between May and July with the goal of encouraging spending and boosting the economy. Any City of Miami resident who needs assistance or more information on the ESP can take advantage of the City’s free tax preparation sites.
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MAYOR MANNY DIAZ JOINS THE MIAMI HEAT IN SUPPORTING "KEEP SOUTH FLORIDA LITTER-FREE CAMPAIGN"
(MIAMI, FL)-- City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz will join the Miami HEAT and The Miami-Dade County Community Image Advisory Board, to launch a county-wide anti-litter campaign called the “Keep South Florida Litter-Free Campaign” on Wednesday, March 12th, during the half-time of the Miami HEAT vs NY Knicks Game. As part of the campaign, a PSA has been created featuring Dwayne Wade, Alonzo Mourning, Jason Williams and Udonis Haslem “shooting” litter into a garbage can and advising Miami to “SLAMIT JAMIT STUFFIT”.
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Final Draft of Miami 21 Available for the Public to View on the Web
(Miami, Florida) – The City’s Planning Department has made the final draft of Miami 21 available for the public to view on the website www.miami21.org. Planning will be presenting the Miami 21 Zoning Code for consideration to the City of Miami Commission during a special Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2008.
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CITY OF MIAMI JOINS THE WORLD WILDLIFE FUND TO ANNOUNCE EARTH HOUR 2008
(MIAMI, FL.)-- On Saturday, March 29, 2008 from 8 to 9 pm, the City of Miami invites residents and businesses to voluntarily switch off their lights in support of Earth Hour, a global event that makes a powerful statement on climate change. Across the world, from Miami to San Francisco, Bangkok to Sydney, Tel Aviv to Copenhagen, cities are seizing this opportunity to demonstrate how we can all work together to make a positive impact in the fight against this global issue.
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Miami Named A Top Walking City By Prevention Magazine
“Miami can now claim more than being the party capital of Florida – it’s also the state’s 2nd most walkable city on our list. Miami has more parks per square mile than anywhere else in the state, and id has the highest density of schools, too. More Miami residents use public transportation than anywhere else in the state, and its great transit system makes walking to many popular destinations a breeze. Miami also has a very low 1.31 average cars per household, which is best in the state and within the nation’s top 30.”
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MAYOR DIAZ URGES CITY COMMISSION: PASS ASSAULT WEAPONS AND RED LIGHT CAMERA ORDINANCES
“While crime numbers are increasing nationwide, the City of Miami has been blessed in maintaining our crime levels at near record lows. The safety of our residents continues to be our top priority. We owe a debt of gratitude to the brave men and women of our law enforcement departments and we must provide them the resources necessary to ensure that they can continue to keep our neighborhoods safe.
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Ready to Bat at the New Baseball Facility in Fern Isle Park
(Miami, Florida)—City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, Commissioner Angel Gonzalez, joined by City Manager Pete Hernandez, neighbors, and city administrators will celebrate the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to mark the opening of the new baseball facility at Fern Isle Park, Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 10:30am, located at 2201 NW 11th Street.
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City of Miami and Local Activist to Dedicate Wall to Residents
(Miami, FL)- Mayor Manny Diaz and Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones along with Community Activist Reverend Al Laird will dedicate the Wall of Peace and Hope to the past, present and future residents of Liberty City. The brainchild of Reverend Laird, the Wall of Peace and Hope, is an instillation of ceramic tiles painted by the members of the community.
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Mayor Manny Diaz Congratulates Dr. Rudy Crew for Being Named 2008 National Superintendent of the Year
(Miami, FL)--- “The City of Miami salutes Dr. Rudy Crew, for being named the 2008 National Superintendent of the Year by the American Association of School Administrators.
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City of Miami Reaches Goal to Help Change the World, One Light at a Time With Energy Star
Miami, FL –On Thursday, February 14th, 2008, the City of Miami joined with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Office Depot o announce that it has helped protect the environment for future generations by distributing over 1,000 Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) to Miami residents and encouraging over them to take the ENERGY STAR Change a Light Pledge. In doing so, the City of Miami has demonstrated its commitment to the ENERGY STAR Change a Light, Change the World Campaign.
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Mayor Manny Diaz Sends City of Miami Flag to U.S. Soldier in Afghanistan
Mayor Manny Diaz sent a City of Miami flag to Robert Cortes, a U.S. soldier from Miami serving in Afghanistan. The Mayor sent the flag after Staff Sergeant Cortes wrote him and requested the flag to show off his pride in the City. The Mayor was glad to grant his request, and thanked him for his service to the country. Click "Read more" below to read the letters between the Mayor and Staff Sergeant Cortes.
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MAYOR MANNY DIAZ TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE BELEN JESUIT SPORTS HALL OF FAME
MIAMI, FL.— City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz will be inducted into the Belen Jesuit Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Saturday, February 2, 2008, at 6:30 pm. During his time as a student at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, Mayor Diaz was a three sport letterman in football, basketball, and baseball. In 1973, he was Athlete of the Year, all conference in both basketball and baseball, and scored the first touchdown in the football game against Westminister.
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Miami Herald Article Concerning Zogby Miami Poll
BY ANDRES VIGLUCCI
Here in a nutshell is what most Americans think of our town, according to prominent pollster John Zogby: Miami, not so nice. What Americans don't know about Miami may be the real news, said Zogby, who recently opened a local office of Zogby International and says he's bullish on the city.
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Press Conference brings White House, County, and City to Downtown Miami
(Miami, FL)- City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz and Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Community Initiatives Jay Hein will join community leaders to announce new opportunities that will be available to Miami’s faith-based organizations during a press conference on Friday, February 1st, at 10:30 am.
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CITY OF MIAMI LAUNCHES 2008 EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT CAMPAIGN
(Miami, FL)- City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz launched the 2008 Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and free tax preparation campaign today during a press conference held at Jungle Island Ballroom, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail.
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Miami mayor talks trade at the White House
Miami Mayor Manny Diaz made an appearance Wednesday at the White House -- talking free trade agreements in the Roosevelt Room with President Bush and a host of fellow mayors from California to Pennsylvania.
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Mayor Diaz Joins Prime Minister Tony Blair for Discussion on Climate Change
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City of Miami and Miami-Dade County Public Schools Break Ground for State-of-the-Art Police College and Senior High School for Law Studies
(Miami, Florida)—City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, Miami Police Chief John Timoney and Miami-Dade County Schools (MDCPS) Superintendent Rudy Crew along with Commission Chairman Joe Sanchez, City Manager Pete Hernandez, and members of the Miami’s police department today held a groundbreaking ceremony for the City of Miami College of Policing and Miami-Dade County Public Schools Senior High School for Law Studies, Homeland Security and Forensic Sciences.
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Miami herald Article: "Effective Leaders Share a Bit of the Control"
I have not given up on Miami and its desire to become a great place for all to live and share. I had the pleasure of congratulating Mayor Manny Diaz on his victory in gaining the support of the city and county commissioners for his long-range plan to make our great city a world-class place. He shook my hand and I recalled years ago when we first had a discussion and he spoke about his desire to do exactly what he has proposed and gotten approved just two weeks ago. I saw his supporters, both white and black, Jewish and Hispanic, congratulate him, as well.
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Miami Police to Set Up Surveillance Cameras
MIAMI (WSVN) -- The Miami Police Department will set up surveillance cameras throughout the streets of Miami.
According to Police, these cameras will be monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Miami Herald Article: "Miami looks to Chicago as its model"
Not long ago, this great Midwestern city's downtown -- the place where the American skyscraper was perfected and first proliferated, no less -- found itself staggering on its once sturdy legs, like some punch-drunk boxer.
The splendid architecture was worn, the Loop a dark ghost town after 6, when thousands of daytime workers decamped for the suburbs. Desolation spread: tumbledown warehouses, industrial carcasses, panhandlers, sagging neighborhoods. Some big projects -- office towers, a massive new public library -- did little to arrest the swoon.
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Mayor Diaz's Letter to the Miami Herald Concerning the Global Agreement for Downtown
Re the Dec. 16 editorial Envisioning a vibrant future for Miami, on public support for the global agreement between Miami and Miami-Dade County: Not only has there already been public input into these projects, but the agreement calls for further public input as the projects go forward.
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City of Miami Homeless Assistance Program’s Miami Cares III a Success!
(Miami, FL)- The City of Miami, with the help from the Homeless Assistance Program successfully celebrated Miami Cares III. Nearly 500 homeless individuals received care during this one day. Among the services provided include warm meals, showers, haircuts, medical and legal care.
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La Kalle Salsas with Miami Mayor Diaz to Collect Toys for Children Affected by Tropical Storm Noel in Santo Domingo
(Miami, Florida) – Univision Radio’s La Kalle salsa station will partner with the City of Miami in ongoing toy drive through a special live remote tomorrow, Friday, December 7, 2007, at City of Miami Fire-Rescue Station #11, 5920 West Flagler Street from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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City of Miami City Hall Lights Up With Holiday Spirit
(Miami, Florida)- Join the City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, City Commissioners and City Manager in kicking off the holiday season at the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, December 4, 2007. Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive. The community is invited to attend the free event
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City of Miami, Mayor’s Office, City Commissioners to Commemorate World AIDS Day
(Miami, Florida)- City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, joined by the City Commission, Miami-Dade County Health Department and Walgreens, Co., invite the community to commemorate World AIDS Day on Saturday, December 1, 2007 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Bayfront Marketplace’s Friendship Torch, 401 Biscayne Boulevard in Downtown Miami. The day will be observed with a candlelight memorial and tree lighting ceremony.
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City of Miami Launches Toy Drive for Children Affected by Tropical Storm Noel in the Dominican Republic
(Miami, Florida) – Miami Mayor Manny Diaz kicked off a toy drive on Thursday, November 29th for the children of the Dominican Republic at Juguetelandia by Valsan, 2547 N.W. 20 Street in Allapattah. The Mayor was joined by Miami Commissioner Angel Gonzalez, Consul General of the Dominican Republic in Miami Manuel Almanzar and President of Juguetelandia Ruben Valdes.
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CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON LA PALMA APARTMENTS, RENTAL BUILDING FOR SENIORS IN LITTLE HAVANA
MIAMI, FL -- City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz and Commissioner Joe Sanchez, District 3, will join Miami-Dade County Commissioner Bruno Barreiro, Guarione Diaz, President of CODEC, Inc., along with CODEC, Inc.’s Board of Directors on Monday, November 19, 2007, 10 a.m., to break ground on La Palma Apartments, an affordable senior rental building that will be built at 1040 SW 1st Street in the heart of Little Havana.
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MAYOR DIAZ JOINS 100 MAYORS TO TACKLE GLOBAL WARMING
MIAMI, FL.— City of Miami Mayor and US Conference of Mayors (USCM) Vice President Manny Diaz joined 100 of the nation’s mayors for the Conference’s 2007 Mayors Climate Protection Summit held in Seattle, Washington, November 1st and 2nd. This summit was the largest-ever gathering of American mayors on climate issues, an event sponsored by the United States Conference of Mayors and hosted by Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels.
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MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN MIAMI
MIAMI, FL (November 2, 2007) – City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, Commissioner Michelle-Spence Jones, District 5, City Manager Pete Hernandez, the Liberty City Community Revitalization Trust, and the City’s Department of Community Development will gather at 1533 NW 58th Terrace on Monday, November 5th, 2007 at 11:00 a.m., for the official ribbon cutting on one of several new affordable homes in the Liberty City neighborhood.
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Microsoft, Miami Offer Seniors Free Computer Training, Customized PCs
City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz and Microsoft executives will launch the initiative and speak about the vision of the eSeniors program-- how it is reaching beyond traditional strategies to establish a more creative way to help the people of Miami participate in the digital age.
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Area Residents to Celebrate Grand Opening of Antonio Maceo Park: New Recreation Building and NET Service Center
(Miami, Florida)-City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, joined by Commission Chairman Angel Gonzalez, City administrators and area neighbors will celebrate a ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Antonio Maceo Park new Recreation Building and NET Service Center on Monday, October 29, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. The ribbon-cutting ceremony takes place at 5115 NW 7
Street. Area residents and senior citizens will tour the facility and play dominoes after the ribboncutting ceremony.
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MAYOR MANNY DIAZ & SUPERINTENDENT DR. RUDY CREW LAUNCH ELEVATE MIAMI IN CITY SCHOOLS
MIAMI, FL.— City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) Superintendent Dr. Rudy Crew will kick off the ELEVATE MIAMI initiative during a pep rally with 800 sixth grade students on Thursday, October 25, 2007, at 10:30 am, at Miami Edison Middle School. The pep rally will incorporate performances by students, as well as a student question and answer session with the
Mayor and Superintendent.
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EXPANSION OF CHILDCARE CENTER IN ALLAPATTAH TO SERVE 100 MORE CHILDREN
(Miami, FL) -- City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz will join Commissioner Angel Gonzalez, District 1, and Heriberto Fonseca, Sr., Executive Director of the Allapattah
Wynwood Community Development Corporation for a ribbon cutting marking the completion of a major expansion of the Allapattah Wynwood Childcare Center on Tuesday, October 23, 2007, 11:30 a.m., at 1612 NW 16th Street in Allapattah.
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CITY AND COUNTY OFFICIALS JOIN DEVELOPER TO BREAK GROUND ON WAGNER SQUARE IN THE DOWNTOWN HEALTH DISTRICT
(Miami, FL) – City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz and Commissioner Angel Gonzalez, District 1, Miami-Dade County District 3 Commissioner Audrey Edmonson, and developers Redevco Civic Center, LLC and Jackson Square, LLC will gather on Tuesday, October 23, 2007, 10 a.m., to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Wagner Square, an affordable, workforce homeownership development that will feature 56 units starting from $179,900 and located in the
heart of the City’s health district.
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City of Miami Demolishes Unsafe Structures and Eyesores
(Miami, Fla.) – On Friday, October 19th, 2007, at 10:00am, the city will be demolishing two abandoned structures located at 1733 NW 33 Street and 3372-80 NW 17 Avenue, a
commercial property. Mayor Manny Diaz, City Commissioner Angel Gonzalez, District 1, City Manager Pete Hernandez, and officials from Building, Code Enforcement, and Police will be present. This demolition is part of a concerted effort the city is undertaking get rid of abandoned
structures which have been eye sores for surrounding neighborhoods in order to reduce blight and improve the quality of life in our communities.
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Mayor Manny Diaz and Commission Chairman Angel Gonzalez Hold A Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New Grapeland Park Community Center
(Miami, Florida)—City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, Commission Chairman Angel Gonzalez, joined by City Manager Pete Hernandez, community leaders, area neighbors and city administrators will hold a Groundbreaking Ceremony, Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 10:00am, for the new Grapeland Park Community Center. The ceremony will take place at Grapeland Park located at 1550 NW 37th Avenue (entrance and parking by baseball fields parking lot.)
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City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz and Commission Chairman Angel Gonzalez to Hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Grapeland Heights Police Substation
(Miami, Florida)—City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, Commission Chairman Angel Gonzalez, along with Chief of Police John Timoney, City Manager Pete Hernandez, members of the various police units, area neighbors and city administrators will hold a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Thursday, October 11th, 2007 at 2:00pm, to inaugurate the Grapeland Heights Police Substation, located at 1701 NW 30th Avenue.
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MAYOR MANNY DIAZ RECEIVES AWARD FOR PROMOTING TRADE AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN MIAMI
(Miami, Florida) – Miami Mayor Manny Diaz was honored today with the public sector leadership award of the Council of Bi-National Chambers of Commerce of the Americas (CBCA). Mayor Diaz, also a keynote speaker at the event, received the award at CBCA’s Third Anniversary Business Luncheon, which was held at the JW Marriott Hotel in Miami.
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Mayor Manny Diaz Celebrates October 5, 2007 ENERGY STAR® Change a Light Day
MIAMI -- In an effort to help City of Miami residents save energy, money, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Mayor Manny Diaz is encouraging Miami residents to celebrate Friday, October 5, 2007 as ENERGY STAR Change a Light Day, with a pledge to change at least one light at home to an energy-efficient model. In an effort to encourage more people to switch to compact fluorescent bulbs, Mayor Diaz along with Armando Fana, Miami Field Office Director, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Victor Palacio, Office Depot’s South Florida District Manager, will be handing out bulbs at 10:00 a.m., at Brisas del Mar, an 160-unit affordable rental building for seniors located at 556 West Flagler Street.
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Conversation with Renowned Author Tom Wolfe
(Miami, Florida)- Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, in partnership with Miami Dade College, will host accomplished journalist and renowned author, Tom Wolfe. This unprecedented conversation will take place on Thursday, October 4, 2007, 6:00 p.m. at the Freedom Tower, 600 Biscayne Boulevard in Downtown Miami. The reception begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by a presentation at 7:00 p.m.
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Groundbreaking Ceremony for SW 32nd Avenue Improvements Project
(Miami, Florida)—City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, Commissioner March Sarnoff, District 2, and Commissioner Tomas Regalado, District 4, joined by community leaders, area neighbors and municipal administrators will hold a groundbreaking ceremony, to mark the start of an important capital improvements project, SW 32nd Improvements Project, on Thursday, October 4th, 2007 at 10:30am at 2805 SW 32nd Avenue, in front of the Boys & Girls Club of Miami-Dade.
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BREAKS GROUND ON NEW TOWNHOMES IN LIBERTY CITY
Miami, Florida -- City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones, District 5, and City Manager Pedro G. Hernandez will join Anne Manning, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami (Habitat) and other community representatives for the official groundbreaking of Habitat’s very first development of townhomes for low-income households.
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Fans Enjoy Game and Recycle at the Orange Bowl
(Miami, Florida) – For the first time ever, local football fans have the opportunity to recycle their cans and bottles while enjoying a good game at the Orange Bowl. The City of Miami with support from Coca Cola, launched the “Green It!” recycling program during the UM/FIU game last Saturday, at the Orange Bowl.
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Goya Exhibit Opens at the Freedom Tower in Miami
(Miami, Florida) – City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, joined by Miami-Dade College President Eduardo Padron, and Spanish bank President, Julio Fernandez Gayoso, inaugurated the Goya Exhibit, with more than 500 attendees from the Greater Miami community.
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MAYOR DIAZ OPENS SECOND MAYORS' HEMISPHERIC FORUM IN CHICAGO
(Miami, Florida)- Miami Mayor Manny Diaz today opened the Second Mayors' Hemispheric Forum in Chicago, attended by more than 30 mayors and representatives of 15 countries. The forum, held from September 23-26, 2007, is being hosted and co-chaired by Mayor Richard M. Daley of Chicago, with Miami Mayor Manny Diaz and Mayor David Miller of Toronto as co-chairs.
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CITY OF MIAMI TEARS DOWN NEIGHBORHOOD MENACE
(Miami, Fla.) – The City of Miami has undertaken a concerted effort to demolish abandoned structures that have been havens for criminals and eye sores for surrounding neighborhoods. On Wednesday, September 19th, 2007, at 2:00 pm, the city will be demolishing two abandoned buildings that are part of an industrial facility located at 650 NW 8 St (33,500 sq. ft.) and 601 NW 7 St. (41,700 sq. ft.). Mayor Manny Diaz, City Manager Pete Hernandez, and officials from Building, Code Enforcement, and Police will be present. Just in the last year, more than 100 arrests have been made on this property for crimes such as narcotics violations, trespassing, and stolen property. This structure has been deemed unsafe due to the fact that is has been vacant, unsecured, and open.
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STATEMENT FROM MAYOR MANNY DIAZ ENCOURAGING CONGRESS TO RENEW BAN ON ASSAULT WEAPONS
Miami, FL.—“Yesterday's events surrounding the death of a law enforcement officer and the injury of three others in South Florida, once again brings to our attention the dangerous rise of assault rifles in our streets. These high powered weapons designed for war have no business in our streets and certainly no business in the hands of criminals who use them against our police and citizenry.”
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MAYOR MANNY DIAZ’S STATEMENT OF CONDOLENCES FOR LOSS OF MIAMI-DADE POLICE OFFICER
MIAMI, FL.—“On behalf of the City of Miami, I would like to offer my deepest condolences to Mayor Carlos Alvarez and the Miami-Dade Police Department, for the terrible loss that they have suffered as a result of today’s tragic events.”
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MAYOR’S BUDGET CUTS $53.5 MILLION IN EXPENDITURES, CUTS MILLAGE RATE TO LOWEST LEVEL IN THREE DECADES, ELIMINATES FIRE FEE
MIAMI, FL – Mayor Manny Diaz presented his Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Preliminary Budget before a special meeting of the City of Miami Commission Tuesday, September 11, 2007. The budget achieves a $53.5 million cut in expenses and sets the millage rate at the lowest level in three decades, and eliminates the fire fee, while balancing continued investment in police, first responders, parks, and other priority government services.
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Microsoft Office Live and Microsoft Office Accounting team up with City of Miami to help students and entrepreneurs
Microsoft Office Live Small Business and Office Accounting is teaming with the City of Miami to help empower business success by equipping students and entrepreneurs with tools and training.
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CITY OF MIAMI LENDS A HELPING HAND TO VICTIMS IN PERU
(Miami, Fla.) – In an effort to assist the victims of the earthquake in Peru, City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, the City of Miami Commission, and City Manager Pete Hernandez are offering city services to help collect much-needed items.
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Mayor Manny Diaz and Commissioner Angel Gonzalez Celebrate Back to School
Miami – City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz and Commission Chairman Angel Gonzalez will give away backpacks to 500 Comstock Elementary students on, Tuesday, August 21, 2007 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at 2420 NW 18th Avenue in the school’s Media Center.
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Mayor Manny Diaz and M-DCPS Superintendent Dr. Rudy Crew Celebrate a Successful Partnership on the First Day of School at the NEW Holmes Elementary School
Miami – City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz and Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rudy Crew will join students as they attend the first day of classes at the new Holmes Elementary School. The Mayor and Dr. Crew, will meet with educators, tour the school, and greet students. The visit begins at 8:00 a.m., at 1175 NW 67 Street, in the school’s main office.
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BURN NOTICE RETURNS TO MIAMI
Miami, Florida-- Mayor Manny Diaz will announce the return of Burn Notice to the Coconut Grove Exposition (Expo) Center on Thursday, August 16, 2007, at 2:00 p.m., at the Coconut Grove Expo Center, 2700 South Bayshore Drive.
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MAYOR DIAZ JOINS NATION’S MAYORS IN URGING FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD TO IMPLEMENT STRONG PROTECTIONS AGAINST ABUSIVE PRACTICES ON SUBPRIME MORTGAGES
MIAMI – Mayor Manny Diaz is joining mayors from throughout the nation in a letter to the Federal Reserve Board asking them to exercise their authority under the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA) to implement strong protections against abusive lending practices on sub-prime mortgages. Estimates predict that close to 2 million families may fall victim to financial distress including foreclosures as interest rates climb on their adjustable rate mortgages (ARM).
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City of Miami Celebrates Grand Opening of Grapeland Park Baseball Field
(Miami, Florida)—City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, District 1 Commissioner Angel Gonzalez, City Manager Pete Hernandez, and members of the community will celebrate the ribbon cutting/grand opening of the Grapeland Heights Park Baseball Facility, Thursday, August 16, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. In addition, the remaining phases of this 13-acre active park project will be launched. The ceremony will be held at the new complex, 1550 NW 37 Avenue.
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Miami City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 (305)250-5300 Fax: (305)854-4001
photo credit: Office of Communications
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© 2006 City of Miami
photo credit: Jorge Perez
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