Partners in charity recognized at town hall

Government Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Kelley Kronenberg Attorneys at Law supported the Giving Gators non-profit in its meal drive for 120 families at Thanksgiving. Students at 13 schools in Miami-Dade County received complete, traditional meals, including turkeys, to take home. Contributions by the lawyers and staffers were represented in a $1,200 check presented to the charity on Dec. 11.Present were Giving Gators Founder Daylin Garcia; Karen Gilmartin, partner and chief legal...

Stretch of NW 87th Avenue named for fallen officer

Government By David Snelling, Reporter Tuesday, December 17, 2019

A police officer from Palm Springs North who died while on duty was remembered by loved ones and friends when a street sign was unveiled a few blocks from his family’s home.Larry E.Marrero, a 28-year law enforcement veteran and a detective with Miami Beach police, collapsed while at the police station on Nov. 28, 2018.He died at a nearby hospital.Relatives, government leaders and two dozen police officers from several departments gathered...

How to contact your elected officials

Government Friday, December 6, 2019

U.S. CongressSen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.7400 SW 87th Ave., Ste. 270 Miami, Fla. 33166305-596-4224Twitter: @SenRubioPressOffice hours in Miami: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. At Miami Lakes town hall through Dec. 18, every third Wednesday of the month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.415 Clematis St., Ste. 201 West Palm Beach, Fla.33401561-514-0189Twitter: @SenRickScott Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami. 8669 NW 36th St.,...

Tribute to Veterans

Government By Linda Trischitta Friday, December 6, 2019

Hundreds of marchers stepped off on a gorgeous Sunday morning in a parade through the center of Miami Lakes to honor veterans and those who are serving in the United States military. About 115 groups participated on Nov. 10: Brownies, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and beauty queens; the town council; town volunteers and even costumed “Star Wars” characters such as Darth Vader and Stormtroopers who greeted kids along the route. It...

Giving Gators Meal Drive feeds 100+ families

Government Friday, December 6, 2019

The Giving Gators annual Thanksgiving Meal Drive helped families enjoy the holiday with a complete, traditional meal. The charitable group put together boxes that held all the fixings, including turkeys, and distributed them to more than 120 students at 13 schools in Miami-Dade County, founder Daylin Garcia said in an email. Sponsors included SFS Systems Furniture Services, Inc.; Kelley Kronenberg Attorneys at Law; Specialty Smiles;...
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