Community Newspapers CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1958
JUNE, 2012
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ISSUE ••••••••• MAYOR SHIRLEY GIBSON FAREWELL STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
II ANNUAL TASTE IN THE GARDENS
••••••••• CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Miami Gardens Tasting for Charity in Miami Garden
BY TAMARA GANT here’s nothing like food and wine—and a good cause—to bring people together and that’s exactly what the II Annual Taste in the Gardens did on Thursday, May 17th, in the City of Miami Gardens. More than 300 people joined in the fun and festivities in the Mercedes-Benz of Miami Showroom, 1200 NW 167th Street, Miami Gardens, for the chance to savor the tasty bites from more than 25 food and liquor vendors located in and around the city limits. There were mouthwatering delectables from local caterers and restaurants that specialized in Jamaican, Creole, Americana, Italian, Cuban, Spanish, Organic and Natural, Desserts and of course, down-home Soul Food. Not only were you able to sample the fine food and drinks, but there was also a personal cigar-roller on hand, as well as beautiful ladies in Carnival outfits and a special musical performance by South Florida’s very own, Nicole Henry. Meanwhile, The Brass King provided the musical vibes for the evening. Sponsors for the event were Mercedes-Benz of Miami, DRUMMERBOYSOUND, Inc., BAREFOOT Wine and Bubbly, admarddecor Event Design and Planning Group, Anthony Jackson and the maromeagency, Legacy
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Magazine, The Brass King, Chambord Flavored Vodka, Major Minerz and WEDR 99 Jamz. Proceeds benefited the Kiwanis of Miami Gardens Scholarship Fund and the highlight of the evening was when they presented three schol-
arships worth $1500 each to three Miami Gardens students to help with their college expenses. Check out these photos. Work has already begun to make next year’s Taste in the Gardens even bigger and better!
City of Miami Gardens Bicycle-Pedestrian Mobility Plan Did you ever walk or bicycle around Miami Gardens. Or maybe you wanted to but were afraid of getting hit by a car. Or do you use the bus system? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should participate in the City’s new Bicycle-Pedestrian Mobility Plan. The Plan will develop a non-automobile master plan to connect sidewalks and trails to the city’s shopping areas, parks, and schools. Your opinion and participation is important in developing this plan. You can give your input by completing a short survey that will provide us with valuable information. Please visit the following hyperlink to access the survey: http://kwiksurveys.com?s=MKEIHM_ce6b3729 Thank you!