A contractor fair for the $1 billion Miramar Cove project will be held Wednesday, June 10, at Miramar City Hall.
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A $1 billion development project, a celebrity political endorsement and a Christian vendors market making its South Florida debut are among the stories making news in Miramar this week.
Missed the headlines? Here’s a roundup of the top stories from your city:
- Political comeback: Reggae artist Buju Banton endorsed Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick during a concert in Tamarac as she campaigns to reclaim Florida’s 20th Congressional District seat. The former U.S. representative resigned from Congress in April during an ethics probe and faces criminal charges over allegedly stealing more than $5 million in COVID-19 relief funds.
- Development opportunity: A contractor fair for the $1 billion Miramar Cove project will be held Wednesday, June 10, at Miramar City Hall, opening doors for local businesses. The multi-use complex from Sunbeam Properties & Development and Stiles Construction will bring shops, apartments, homes, a hotel and beach club to Miramar Parkway and Red Road.
- School choice: Broward County Public Schools has opened a second application cycle for families wanting school reassignments, Nova schools or magnet programs with available seats. The application window remains open until July 16 for families who missed the April-May cycle or want to change their selection.
- Free summer meals: Broward students 18 and younger can access free breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner through Florida’s Summer BreakSpot program at 96 school sites. No registration, application or proof of income is required for the program, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
- Faith-based market: The Orlando-based Kingdom Creations Market makes its first South Florida stop at Oasis Church in nearby Pembroke Pines on Saturday, June 13. The free event will feature more than 50 Christian-owned small businesses, live worship performances and food trucks.
- Youth entrepreneurship: Miramar is launching a Jr. MBA program for elementary and middle school students as a free extension of its adult Business Academy. Sessions are set for Aug. 8 and Aug. 15 at the Alexandra P. Davis Multi-Service Center, with a youth marketplace tentatively scheduled for Sept. 12 and a registration deadline of July 9.
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