#BCCRecap : On Friday, May 24, Chairman Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert III attended the 2024 Hyundai Air and Sea Show Media Day. The media day kicked off the Memorial Day weekend festivities in #OurCounty , which are free to the public.

#BCCRecap : On Friday, April 19, Vice Chairman Anthony Rodriguez and his colleagues kicked off the annual Miami-Dade CountryFest. Attendees of the weekend festival were treated to a live rodeo, as well as a petting zoo, food vendors and musical performances.

#BCCRecap : On Wednesday, May 1, Commissioner Eileen Higgins celebrated two years of empowering small businesses with release of Elevate District 5 Impact Report. The report highlights how the program has provided lasting benefits to the small business community in District 5.

#BCCRecap : On Saturday, October 28, Chairman Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert III held the first session of the Chairman’s Book Club in District 1. The six-part series will cover various literary works, beginning with Pulitzer-Prize winner, “The 1619 Project.”

#BCCRecap : On Thursday, November 30, Commissioner Keon Hardemon hosted his inaugural Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in District 3. The event included a toy giveaway, free food and music for the whole family to enjoy.

#BCCRecap : On Wednesday, October 25, Chairman Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert III welcomed local leaders to a Digital Equity and Civic Tech Summit University of Miami’s Lakeside Expo Center. The event spotlighted solutions to fostering digital equity in #OurCounty .

#BCCRecap : On Wednesday, September 27, Commissioner Eileen Higgins celebrated the launch of the New Heights Microloan Fund in District 5. The fund will support small businesses with microloans and further help in growing the vibrant business community in #OurCounty .

#BCCRecap : On Tuesday, August 8, Commissioner Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera hosted a “Back-to-School Bash” in District 6, providing free bookbags and school supplies to students in #OurCounty . Also, families enjoyed an afternoon at Cooper Park with music, food vendors, and fun activities.

#BCCRecap : On Friday, Feb. 16, Commissioner @marleinebastien hosted Rhythm of Resilience: A Kaleidoscope of Miami-Dade’s Black Heritage Senior Luncheon in District 2. Community members were recognized for their contributions to #OurCounty at the luncheon.

#BCCRecap : On Wednesday, August 30, Vice Chairman Anthony Rodriguez unveiled Miami-Dade Police Mounted Patrol Unit’s refurbished stables at the Ronald Reagan Equestrian Center at Tropical Park.

#BCCRecap : On Thursday, January 25, Commissioner Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins held a Community Conversation and Resource Expo in District 8. The event connected residents to community resources and county departments, as well as updating them on development projects in #OurCounty .

#BCCRecap : On Friday, January 26, Commissioner Micky Steinberg held a ribbon cutting ceremony to dedicate four new pickleball courts at Highland Oaks Park. District 4 resident can take advantage of the new courts and enjoy a healthy, recreational activity for all ages.

#BCCRecap : On Wednesday, September 27, Commissioner Senator Rene Garcia held a “Cafecito con René” community engagement event in District 13. The event gave residents an opportunity to meet the commissioner and learn more about how the commission is working to improve #OurCounty .

#BCCRecap : On Monday, March 25, Chairman Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert III departed for Washington D.C. with over forty-six students and chaperones for his annual Student Expedition Trip. Attendees will tour national monuments and engage in a variety of cultural experiences in our nation’s capital.

#BCCRecap : On Friday, October 27, Chairman Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert III , Commissioner Marleine Bastien and Commissioner Keon Hardemon attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Papa Keith Music and Media Studio at Gwen Cherry Park. The studio will offer children a safe and creative outlet.

#BCCRecap : On Wednesday, January 17, Vice Chairman @commishArod and Commissioner Micky Steinberg were joined by colleagues for the Mobile Holocaust Exhibit. The exhibit seeks to combat antisemitism in #OurCounty through a multimedia presentation, with testimonials from survivors.

#BCCRecap : Throughout the month of July, Chairman Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert III provided grants to various summer programs in #OurCounty . These programs introduce youths to various STEAM fields while also teaching them valuable interpersonal skills.

#BCCRecap : On Thursday, December 21, Commissioner Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins hosted the inaugural South Dade Winter Spectacular Deering Estate. Residents in District 8 were treated to food and entertainment, as well as a visit from Santa himself.

#BCCRecap : On Thursday, August 3, Vice Chairman Anthony Rodriguez hosted a drive-thru food distribution event at Tropical Park with @farmsharefl. For more information on future events, subscribe to the Vice Chairman’s newsletter by clicking the link bellow: bit.ly/43TDWuX

#BCCRecap : On Thursday, July 13, Chairman Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert III presented a check to Guitars Over Guns as a part of the Safe Summers Initiative. The program provides students with a creative outlet over their school-break, as well as mentorship by musicians in #OurCounty .