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In certain ways, last-minute holiday shopping is easier than ever. Thanks to online retailers who can ship products overnight, men and women who delay their holiday shopping have more options at their disposal than they did before the arrival of the Internet. And unlike the days of yore when the best deals were largely exclusive to Black Friday, some shoppers find that competition between online retailers and traditional brick-and-mortar stores is so great that deals can be found regardless of when they begin shopping. But while waiting until the last minute to begin holiday shopping may not be as risky as it used to be, shoppers may still benefit by sticking to certain strategies so they can find the perfect gifts without breaking the bank.

Stay within your budget. Even last-minute shoppers have holiday shopping budgets. But it can be harder for last-minute shoppers to stick to their budgets because they have less time to comparison shop and hunt for deals. As the holiday shopping season winds down, resist the temptation to go over

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budget. If a gift you had in mind is available but more than you can spend, look for something else. Overspending on holiday shopping in December is a recipe for debt in January, and no shopper wants to begin the new year weighed down by consumer debt.

Shop during off-peak hours. Shopping during off-peak hours can help last-minute shoppers make efficient use of the limited time they have to buy gifts for their loved ones. Visit stores early in the morning or late at night, or schedule a midweek afternoon shopping trip so you aren’t spending what little time you have left waiting on lines or hunting for parking.

Give something less traditional. Holiday gifts need not come from stores. Rather than spending their time shopping for gifts for loved ones who seemingly have it all, last-minute shoppers can give the gift of a donation in their loved one’s name. Last-minute shoppers who want to give something more tangible can create a homemade gift that’s both unique and heartfelt. If your DIY skills are lacking, give a loved one the gift of a night out on the town at your expense.

Shoppers who wait until the end of the holiday shopping season to begin their searches for holiday gifts can still find great gifts without going broke.

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FINANZAS

¿Cuándo vale la pena refinanciar una hipoteca?

Por Andrés Ospina

Una casa es la compra más grande que la mayoría de la gente hace, y finalmente pagar la hipoteca se convierte en el principal gasto mensual de la mayoría de los propietarios.

La refinanciación es entonces una opción que muchas personas consideran. Pero, ¿es lo correcto? a refinanciación de una hipoteca de vivienda puede parecer atractiva para los propietarios que buscan reducir esa factura mensual o para aquellos que temen que las tasas de interés estén subiendo y es su última oportunidad de obtener un mejor acuerdo, entre otras cosas.

Refinanciar su hipoteca significa que reemplaza su hipoteca existente por una nueva. Su nuevo préstamo paga el anterior y comienza a hacer pagos al nuevo prestamista. Sin embargo, antes de comenzar a buscar las mejores tarifas, es crucial recordar que la refinanciación tiene sus costos.

Puede parecer que ahora es un buen momento para refinanciar su hipoteca. Por ejemplo, las tasas hipotecarias siguen siendo históricamente bajas y es posible que tenga muchas opciones de préstamos. Las tasas promedio para una hipoteca a 30 años alcanzaron un máximo de 4.94% alrededor de noviembre de 2018, y desde entonces han caído a un promedio de 3.81% actualmente.

Las tasas de interés más bajas y los pagos mensuales más pequeños pueden alentar a las personas a refinanciar a primera vista. Sin embargo, todo se reduce a cada situación individual, ya que la refinanciación puede ahorrarle dinero o causar una variedad de problemas.

"Hay diferentes razones para refinanciar: para reducir el pago mensual de su hipoteca, para retirar dinero o para ahorrar en el interés

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general que pagará en su casa a largo plazo", dice William Ledesma, Oficial de Préstamo de PRMG. "Sin embargo, cada consulta es individual ya que cada persona tiene una situación individual", agrega.

Si está considerando refinanciar su casa, su primer paso debe ser determinar si realmente le ahorrará dinero. La mayoría de la gente piensa que si la tasa es más baja, deberían refinanciar automáticamente. "Recuerde, junto con ese pago más bajo vienen otros 30 años (si se refinancia en ese tiempo) de pago de ese préstamo, lo que podría aumentar la cantidad total de intereses que pagará durante la vigencia del préstamo", dice Ledesma.

Tenga en cuenta que la refinanciación de un préstamo hipotecario cuesta dinero. Por lo general, paga honorarios a su nuevo prestamista para compensarlos por ofrecerle el préstamo. Puede pagar una variedad de cargos por documentos legales y presentaciones, verificaciones de crédito, tasaciones, etc.

"No todas las situaciones son perfectas para todos. Cada caso es diferente. Las personas deben consultar a expertos para determinar si vale la pena correr riesgos", agrega William Ledesma. "Podemos aconsejar si es conveniente extender el plazo de un préstamo, retirar efectivo o reducir el pago mensual, y así sucesivamente", concluye.

Para más información llama al teléfono 786-517-4600, o visita el sitio web www.williamledesma.com

FINANCES

When is refinancing a mortgage worth it?

By Andrés Ospina

A home is the biggest purchase most people ever make, and ultimately paying off the mortgage becomes most homeowners’ primarily monthly expense. Refinancing then turns out to be an option many people consider. But is it the right thing to do? ome mortgage refinancing can look appealing to homeowners looking to cut that monthly bill or for those that are afraid interest rates are heading up and it’s their last chance to grab a better deal, among other things.

Refinancing your mortgage means you replace your existing mortgage with a new one. Your new loan pays off the old one, and you start making payments to the new lender. However, before you start shopping around for the best rates, it’s crucial to remember that refinancing isn’t free.

It may seem that now is a good time to refinance your mortgage. For instance, mortgage rates are still historically low, and you may have plenty of loan options. Average rates for a 30-year mortgage peaked at 4.94% around November of 2018, and have since dropped to an average of 3.81%

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Lower interest rates and smaller monthly payments may encourage people to refinance at first glance. Nonetheless, all comes down to each individual situation, as refinancing can either save you money or cause a variety of problems.

“There are different reasons to refinance: to reduce your monthly mortgage payment, to cash out equity, or to save on the overall interest you will pay on your house in the long run,” says William Ledesma, Senior Loan Officer at PRMG mortgage corporation.

“However, each inquiry is individual as each person has an individual situation,” he adds.

If you’re considering refinancing your home, your first step should be to figure out if it will actually save you money. Most people think that if the rate is lower, they should automatically refinance. “Remember, along with that lower payment comes

another 30 years (if refinancing in that term) of paying off that loan, potentially increasing the overall amount of interest you’ll pay over the life of the loan,” says Ledesma.

Be aware that refinancing a home loan costs money. You typically pay fees to your new lender to compensate them for offering the loan. You may pay a variety of charges for legal documents and filings, credit checks, appraisals, and so forth.

“Not every situation is perfect for everyone. Each case is different. People should consult experts to figure out if it’s worth taking the risks,” adds William Ledesma. “We can advise if it is convenient to extend a loan’s term, to get cash-out, or to lower the monthly payment, and so on,” he concludes.

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COMMUNITY

Farm Share is proud to distribute fresh and nutritious food to those who need it most. illions of pounds of fruits and vegetables go to waste every year in America. Plenty of food waste happens in farms, and the main reason for produce being thrown away is cosmetic for unappealing color, shape and size. This is mostly driven by supermarkets that don’t want to display “ugly” produce on their shelves.

After seeing good produce thrown away because it didn’t meet standards cosmeti-

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cally, Patricia Robbins decided to launch Farm Share in 1991, and started calling local farmers. It was a win-win situation as they didn’t have to watch the fruits of their labor go to waste, and they contributed to a good cause to alleviate hunger.

After 28 years, Farm Share is still driven to help people in need. Based in Homestead, it distributes free of charge fresh produce and federal food packages to Florida’s

67 counties, feeding hungry people from Pensacola to Key West and everywhere in between.

To do so, Farm Share relies on local farmers and brokers who donate the produce that fails to meet market conditions. “In Florida, twenty percent of farmers’ produce (fruits and vegetables) goes to retail stores and supermarkets; the remaining 80 percent goes to waste,” says John Delgado,

Farm Share Fresh food free of charge to families in need throughout Florida.

operations assistant at Farm Share. It also gets local, federal and state funding, and private donations to sustain the operation.

On the other side of the supply chain, Farm Share has built partnerships with more than 2,000 food pantries, soup kitchens, churches, senior centers, veteran groups, and other nonprofit organizations that receive the food. Last year alone, Farm Share distributed more than 55 million pounds of food to more than 17.5 million households residing in Florida.

To qualify to become Farm Share part-

ners, organizations and agencies must undergo a thorough process. For instance, it is essential to be registered in Florida as a nonprofit, and, most importantly, partners can´t make commercial transactions out of donations.

“There are two ways to distribute food out to the community. Partners pick up from us and distribute in their area; on the other hand, we deliver to the community directly with the support of government officials and law enforcement. People come and line up.

We serve from 500 to 1000 people in three

hours,” adds John Delgado.

Farm Share optimizes its operational efficiency through the support of a solid network of volunteers, that allows it to keep its administrative overhead to less than one percent of its operational budget. Right now, it has only 51 employees in its four warehouses around Florida.

Currently, Farm Share keeps working hard to keep its mission to alleviate hunger and fight poverty in Florida. To donate, volunteer, or for more information about Farm Share, call (305) 2463276 or visit www.farmshare.org.

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COMUNIDAD

Farm Share Alimentos frescos de manera gratuita para las familias necesitadas en Florida Farm Share se enorgullece de distribuir alimentos frescos y nutritivos a quienes más lo necesitan. iles de millones de libras de frutas y verduras se desperdician cada año en Estados Unidos. Se producen muchos desperdicios de alimentos en las granjas, y la razón principal por la que se desechan los productos son razones estéticas como el color, la forma y el tamaño. Esto se debe principalmente a los supermercados que no quieren exhibir productos "feos" en sus estantes.

Después de ver buenos productos desechados porque no cumplían con los estándares cosméticos, Patricia Robbins decidió lanzar Farm Share en 1991 y comenzó a llamar a los agricultores locales. Era una situación en la que todos salían ganando, ya que no tenían que ver cómo se desperdiciaban los frutos de su trabajo, y contribuían a una buena causa para aliviar el hambre.

Después de 28 años, Farm Share sigue ayudando a las personas necesitadas. Con sede en Homestead, distribuyen productos frescos y paquetes de alimentos federales a los 67 condados de Florida de forma gratuita, alimentando a personas necesitadas desde Pensacola hasta Key West.

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Para hacerlo, Farm Share depende de los agricultores e intermediarios locales que donan el producto que no cumple con las condiciones del mercado. "En Florida, el veinte por ciento de los productos agrícolas (frutas y verduras) van a tiendas minoristas y supermercados; el 80 por ciento restante se desperdicia", dice John Delgado, asistente de operaciones en Farm Share. También obtienen fondos locales, federales y estatales, y donaciones privadas para sostener la operación.

En el otro lado de la cadena de suministro, Farm Share ha establecido asociaciones con más de 2,000 despensas de alimentos, comedores populares, iglesias, centros para personas mayores, grupos de veteranos y otras organizaciones sin fines de lucro que reciben los alimentos. Solo el año pasado, Farm Share distribuyó más de 55 millones de libras de alimentos a más de 17.5 millones de hogares que residen en Florida.

Para calificar para convertirse en socios de Farm Share, las organizaciones y agencias deben llevar a cabo un proceso exhaustivo. Por ejemplo, es esencial estar

registrado en Florida como una organización sin fines de lucro, y lo más importante, no pueden realizar transacciones comerciales con las donaciones.

“Hay dos formas de distribuir alimentos a la comunidad. Los socios recogen y distribuyen en su área; por otro lado, entregamos a la comunidad directamente con el apoyo de los funcionarios del gobierno y la policía.

La gente viene y hace fila. Podemos atender de 500 a 1000 personas en 3 horas”, agrega John Delgado.

Farm Share optimiza su eficiencia operativa a través del apoyo de una red sólida de voluntarios, que les permite mantener sus gastos administrativos a menos del uno por ciento de su presupuesto operativo. En este momento, solo tienen 51 empleados en sus cuatro bodegas en Florida.

Actualmente, Farm Share sigue trabajando duro para cumplir su misión de aliviar el hambre y combatir la pobreza en el estado. Para donar, ser voluntario u obtener más información sobre Farm Share, llame al 305-246-3276 o visite www.farmshare.org.

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SALUD

Aprendiendo las sutilezas de la

demencia y el Alzheimer

os términos "demencia" y "enfermedad de Alzheimer" a menudo se usan indistintamente. Sin embargo, la Asociación de Alzheimer señala que es importante comprender las sutiles distinciones que hacen que las demencias sean únicas. ¿Qué es la demencia?

La demencia es un término general que se refiere a una disminución en la capacidad mental que es lo suficientemente grave como para interferir con la vida diaria de una persona. Existen muchos tipos de demencia que describen un grupo de síntomas asociados con una disminución de la memoria, el razonamiento u otras habilidades de pensamiento. Los tipos de demencias pueden incluir demencia vascular, demencia frontotemporal, demencia con cuerpos de Lewy y enfermedad de Creutzfeldt-Jakob, entre

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otros. ¿Qué es la enfermedad de Alzheimer?

La enfermedad de Alzheimer es una enfermedad cerebral degenerativa causada por cambios complejos en el cerebro después de que sus células han sido dañadas. La Asociación de Alzheimer señala que la enfermedad de Alzheimer es el tipo más común de demencia, representando del 60 al 80 por ciento de los casos. Los síntomas tienden a empeorar gradualmente con el tiempo. ¿Cuáles son los síntomas de la demencia?

La mayoría de los tipos de demencia, incluida la enfermedad de Alzheimer, afectan la memoria y las habilidades de pensamiento. Sin embargo, dependiendo de la clasificación de demencia, se manifiestan de diferentes maneras. Antes de que los médicos puedan diagnosticar un tipo de demencia, deben ver que al menos dos de las

siguientes funciones mentales centrales están significativamente afectadas: • Memoria • Comunicación y lenguaje.

• Capacidad para concentrarse y prestar atención.

• Razonamiento y juicio • Percepción visual Las personas con demencia pueden tener dificultades con la memoria a corto plazo y las tareas cotidianas, como pagar facturas, cocinar para sí mismas y recordar citas.

La enfermedad de Alzheimer en particular causa una disminución lenta en la memoria, el pensamiento y las habilidades de razonamiento. Los síntomas de Alzheimer a veces pueden confundirse con signos normales de envejecimiento. Sin embargo, la Asociación de Alzheimer insta a las personas que notan cualquiera de estos 10 primeros signos y síntomas de la enfermedad de Alzheimer a informarlos a sus médicos de inmediato.

• Pérdida de memoria que interrumpe la vida diaria.

• Desafíos en la planificación o resolución de problemas.

• Dificultad para completar tareas familiares • Confusión con el tiempo o el lugar.

• Problemas para comprender imágenes visuales o relaciones espaciales • Nuevos problemas con las palabras al hablar o escribir • Extraviar cosas y perder la capacidad de volver sobre los pasos • Disminución o mal juicio • Retiro del trabajo o actividades sociales • Cambios en el estado de ánimo o la personalidad.

Cualquier cambio en la memoria, comunicación ,y cognición debe ser abordado por un profesional. Hay diferencias sutiles entre las demencias, y obtener un diagnóstico lo antes posible puede ayudar a los médicos a diseñar un plan de tratamiento efectivo. Para obtener más información visite www.alz.org.

HEALTH

Learning the subtleties of

dementia and Alzheimer's disease he terms "dementia" and "Alzheimer's disease" are often used interchangeably.

However, the Alzheimer's Association notes it is important to understand the subtle distinctions that make dementias unique.

What is dementia?

Dementia is a general term that refers to a decline in mental ability that's severe enough to interfere with a person's daily life.

There are many types of dementia, which describes a group of symptoms associated with a decline in memory, reasoning or other thinking skills. Types of dementias can include vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy Body dementia, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, among others.

What is Alzheimer's disease?

Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative brain disease caused by complex changes in the brain after its cells have been damaged. The Alzheimer's Association notes that Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80

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percent of cases. Symptoms tend to gradually worsen over time.

What are the symptoms of dementia?

Most types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, affect memory and thinking skills. However, depending on the dementia classification, they manifest themselves in different ways. Before doctors can diagnose a type of dementia, they must see that at least two of the following core mental functions are significantly impaired: • Memory • Communication and language • Ability to focus and pay attention • Reasoning and judgment • Visual perception People with dementia may struggle with short-term memory and everyday tasks like paying bills, cooking for themselves and remembering appointments.

Alzheimer's disease in particular causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. Alzheimer's symptoms can sometimes be mistaken for normal signs of

aging. However, the Alzheimer's Association urges people who notice any of these 10 early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease to report them to their physicians immediately.

• Memory loss that disrupts daily life • Challenges in planning or solving problems • Difficulty completing familiar tasks • Confusion with time or place • Trouble understanding visual images or spatial relationships • New problems with words in speaking or writing • Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps • Decreased or poor judgment • Withdrawal from work or social activities • Changes in mood or personality Any changes in memory, communication and cognition should be addressed by a professional. There are subtle distinctions between dementias, and getting a diagnosis right early on can help doctors design an effective treatment plan. Learn more at www.alz.org.

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Asistencia legal calificada y

Profesional en Homestead Por Andrés Ospina

Una oficina legal en Homestead que se especializa en diferentes áreas de práctica que eventualmente le salvarán la vida o resolverán su caso cuando más lo necesite. i está buscando un abogado de familia, o tal vez ha tenido un accidente y necesita representación, o tiene un procedimiento de inmigración que debe resolverse, el lugar adecuado para obtener asesoramiento legal profesional es The Offices of Homestead.

El equipo legal de The Offices of Homestead tiene una reputación comprobada por brindar asesoría legal personalizada a los residentes del área del sur de la Florida. Reúne a tres abogados de alto nivel especializados en derecho de inmigración y nacionalidad, reclamos de accidentes, divorcio y derecho de familia, penal, comercial e inmobiliario, entre otros.

“Llevamos más de nueve años trabajando para la comunidad de Homestead.

Desde 2011 hemos servido a nuestra comunidad siempre brindando el mejor ase-

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soramiento y apoyo legal, luchando arduamente por cada uno de sus casos”, dice Hugo Enríquez, Gerente de Oficina y Paralegal.

El equipo está formado por el abogado Jason Lee Abolsky, un abogado defensor penal que también se especializa en otras áreas como divorcios y derecho de familia, negocios y bienes raíces, y también violaciones de DUI y tráfico.

Por otro lado, Charles Flaxman es un abogado que representa a las personas lesionadas con todo tipo de reclamos por accidentes. Tiene más de veinticinco años de experiencia como abogado litigante de lesiones personales en el sur de la Florida. Dirige su propia firma, Flaxman Law Group.

Finalmente, y lo más importante para nuestra comunidad, el abogado Kenneth Pinos se especializa en casos de inmigración. El Sr. Pinos conoce las últimas polí-

ticas de inmigración y USCIS y ha demostrado resultados exitosos para innumerables clientes y sus familias en Homestead.

Ya sea que usted o un miembro de su familia se enfrenten a la deportación o necesiten otros servicios de inmigración, las Oficinas de Homestead, junto con la experiencia del Sr. Pinos, proporcionarán asesoría legal confiable y una defensa reflexiva y agresiva para representar su caso.

"Nuestros servicios de inmigración más comunes están relacionados con casos de asilo, renovaciones de tarjetas de residencia, procesos de ciudadanía, peticiones familiares, así como permisos de trabajo", dice Hugo Enríquez. Él deja en claro que todos los procesos de inmigración deben ser dirigidos por abogados profesionales con las calificaciones y el conocimiento correctos.

“No gaste su dinero ni se deje engañar por notarios que ofrecen todo tipo de visas o permisos de trabajo. Eventualmente, la gente termina en las oficinas de abogados buscando profesionales para arreglar el desorden que han hecho personas no calificadas porque los casos no se procesaron correctamente”, agrega Hugo.

En The Offices of Homestead, los clientes siempre están bien atendidos y están hábilmente representados por un equipo de profesionales legales dedicados. Quienes toman un interés personal en el resultado del caso de cada cliente y se involucran personalmente en la satisfacción de sus clientes.

Para una consulta gratuita, llame al 305-677-3913 o diríjase a 30428 S Dixie Hwy, 33030 Homestead.

Hugo Enriquez

Qualified and professional

legal assistance in Homestead

By Andrés Ospina

A law office in Homestead specializes in different practice areas that will eventually save your life or solve your case when you most need it. f you are looking for a family lawyer, or maybe you’ve had an accident and need representation, or have an immigration proceeding that needs to be resolved, the right place to get professional legal advice is The Offices of Homestead.

The legal team at The Offices of Homestead has a proven reputation for providing personalized legal counsel to residents of the South Florida Area. It brings together three high-end attorneys specializing in immigration and nationality law, accident claims, divorce and family law, criminal, business and real state, among others.

“We have been working for the Homestead community for over nine years. Since 2011, we have served our community, always providing the best legal advice and support, fighting hard for each of their cases,” says Hugo Enriquez, office manager and paralegal.

The team consists of Lawyer Jason Lee Abolsky, who is a criminal defense attor-

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ney that also specializes in other practice areas like divorce and family law, business and real state, and also DUI’s and traffic violations.

On the other hand, Charles Flaxman is an attorney that represents injured people with all types of accident claims. He has over twenty-five years’ experience as a South Florida personal injury trial lawyer.

He runs his own firm, Flaxman Law Group.

Finally, but most importantly for our community, attorney Kenneth Pinos specializes in immigration cases. Mr. Pinos is knowledgeable about the latest immigration and USCIS policies and has proven successful results for countless clients and their families in Homestead.

Whether you or a family member is facing deportation or needs other immigration services, The Offices of Homestead, with Mr. Pinos’ expertise, will provide dependable legal counsel and thoughtful, aggressive advocacy to represent your case.

“Our most common immigration services are related to asylum cases, green card renewals, citizenship processes, family petitions, as well as work permits,” says Hugo Enriquez. He makes clear that all immigration processes must be led by professional attorneys with the right qualifications and knowledge.

“Do not spend your money or be fooled by notaries offering all kinds of visas or work permits. Eventually, folks end up in law offices looking for professionals to fix the mess unqualified people have made because the cases were not processed correctly,” adds Hugo.

At The Offices of Homestead, clients are always well served and skillfully represented by a team of dedicated legal professionals. They take a personal interest in the outcome of each client’s case and are personally invested in their client’s satisfaction.

For a free consultation, call (305) 6773913 or drive to 30428 S. Dixie Hwy., Homestead 33030.

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LUGARES PARA VISITAR

¡Celebre esta temporada navideña con una visita a sus parques nacionales!

isfrute del hermoso clima del sur de la Florida, explore la naturaleza, descubra la vida silvestre y pase tiempo en familia durante estas fiestas en el Tranvía de los Parques Nacionales de Homestead. Esta temporada, la Ciudad de Homestead estará ofreciendo un servicio especial del Tranvía todos los días desde el 26 al 31 de diciembre, además de funcionar todos los fines de semana hasta el 12 de abril. Los pasajeros del tranvía obtienen transporte gratuito, estacionamiento gratuito, visitas guiadas gratuitas y entrada gratuita al Parque Nacional Everglades, el Parque Nacional Biscayne y el Homestead Bayfront Park cuando abordan el tranvía.

El tranvía de los Parques Nacionales de Homestead se puede abordar en el parque Losner en el centro de Homestead ubicado en la 104 N. Krome Avenue, o en una parada adicional en el complejo del Hotel Marriott ubicado en Campbell Drive, al este de la salida 2 de la autopista de Florida. El tranvía también se conecta a las rutas de autobuses desde el transporte público del condado de Miami-Dade, donde habrá mucho estacionamiento gratuito junto a la parada. En el Centro Histórico de Homestead, que figura en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos, los visitantes pueden disfrutar de restaurantes locales, ver una actuación en el Teatro Seminole, disfrutar de la hermosa arquitectura histórica de Homestead, o visitar el museo antes o después de su visita a los parques.

El galardonado programa del tranvía de los Parques Nacionales de Homestead funcionará todos los fines de semana hasta el 12 de abril del 2020. Además del nuevo horario de la temporada, el tranvía sale los sábados y domingos desde el centro histórico de Homestead al Centro de Visitantes Ernest F. Coe del Parque Nacional Everglades, donde los pasajeros disfrutan de entrada gratuita en el parque para visitar el sendero Anhinga. Gracias a una nueva asociación, los ciclistas los días sábados, también pueden realizar recorridos del sitio histórico de misiles Nike, una reliquia de la Guerra Fría preservada por expertos que rara vez es vista por el público.

En el camino de regreso desde Everglades, el tranvía se detendrá en el icónico puesto local de frutas Robert Is Here, conocido por su exótica variedad de frutas, productos frescos y deliciosos batidos. Los pasajeros tendrán la oportunidad de preordenar o explorar la variedad única de frutas.

El tranvía también viaja al Centro de Visitantes Dante Fascell del Parque Nacional Biscayne y al paseo marítimo, donde los visitantes pueden tomar el Island Boat Tour. Con este emocionante servicio, los visitantes pueden explorar las aguas cristalinas de la Bahía de Biscayne y el icónico Cayo Boca Chita. Los tranvía Tours salen del Centro de Visitantes de Dante Fascell a las 10:00 a.m. o a la 1:30 p.m.en fechas seleccionadas de jueves a domingo. El tranvía hace una parada adicional en el parque Homestead Bayfront del condado de Miami-Dade, donde los visitantes pueden nadar en la playa atoll.

El programa del tranvía es el resultado de los esfuerzos de la Asociación de Conservación de Parques Nacionales en colaboración con el Servicio de Parques Nacionales y la Ciudad de Homestead. La Asociación de Conservación de Parques Nacionales trabaja para proteger y mejorar el sistema de parques nacionales de Estados Unidos para las generaciones actuales y futuras, y es la voz de Estados Unidos para los parques nacionales.

Para obtener mas información sobre el horario y las rutas del tranvía, así como las visitas guiadas por los guardaparques en los Parques Nacionales y otras actividades, visite: www.cityofhomestead.com/gateway.

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njoy the beautiful South Florida weather, explore nature, encounter wildlife, and spend time with family this Holiday Season on the Homestead National Parks Trolley.

The City of Homestead is offering a special Holiday Service of the Trolley every day December 26th through 31st in addition to running every weekend through April 12th. Trolley riders get free transportation, free parking, free guided tours, and free admission to Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, and Homestead Bayfront Park when boarding

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the Trolley.

The Homestead National Parks Trolley may be boarded at Losner Park in Downtown Homestead at 104 N. Krome Avenue or at an additional stop at the Marriott Hotels complex located on Campbell Drive just east of Exit 2 of Florida’s Turnpike. The trolley connects to bus routes from Miami-Dade County public transportation, where there will be plenty of free parking adjacent to the trolley stop. In Historic Downtown Homestead, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, visitors can enjoy local

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Season with a Visit to Your National Parks! restaurants, watch a performance at the Seminole theatre, take in Homestead’s beautiful historic architecture, or visit the free Old Town Hall Museum before or after their visit to the parks.

Homestead’s award-winning National Parks Trolley runs every weekend through April 12, 2020. In addition to the new holiday schedule, the trolley departs Saturdays and Sundays from Historic Downtown Homestead to Everglades National Park’s Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center, where riders enjoy free entrance into the park to visit the Anhinga Trail. Thanks to a new partnership, riders can also take Saturday tours of the Historic Nike Missile Site—an expertly preserved relic of the Cold War rarely seen by the public.

On the way back from Everglades, the Trolley will stop at the local iconic fruit stand, Robert Is Here, known for its exotic variety of fruit, fresh produce and delicious milkshakes. Trolley riders will have the opportunity to pre-order or browse the unique array of fruit.

The Trolley also travels to Biscayne National Park’s Dante Fascell Visitor Center and boardwalk, where visitors can take the Island Boat Tour. Explore the crystal-clear waters of Biscayne Bay and the iconic Boca Chita Key with this exciting new service.

The Trolley Tours depart from the Dante Fascell Visitor Center at 10:00 am or 1:30 pm on select dates Thursday through Sunday. The Trolley makes an additional stop at Miami-Dade County’s Homestead Bay-

front Park where visitors may swim at the atoll beach.

The trolley program is the result of efforts of the National Parks Conservation Association in collaboration with the National Park Service and the City of Homestead.

The National Parks Conservation Association works to protect and enhance America’s national park system for current and future generations and is America’s voice for national parks.

For more information on the Homestead National Parks Trolley Holiday Trolley schedule and routes as well as ranger-guided tours at the National Parks and other activities, please visit: www.cityofhomestead.com/gateway.

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MONTHY CALENDER OF SOUTH FLORIDA

LIGHT UP YOUR HOLIDAYS Price: Free Saturday, December 7 at 5 PM – 9 PM Village Of Palmetto Bay Village Hall 9705 E Hibiscus St, Miami, Florida 33157 Light Up Your Holidays, formerly known as Holiday Celebration will take place at Village Hall. Everyone will be treated to a cheery blend of student performances, carnival foods, arts & crafts, carnival rides and inflatables, a faux snowstorm, pictures with Santa and other special character appearances and surprises! 305-259-1234.

HOLIDAY IN THE PARK

Price: Free Saturday, December 7, 2019 | 4PM– 9 PM Losner Park 104 N. Krome Ave Homestead FL, 33030 We know, we know, it is too early, but calendars are filling up and we wanted to let you know that this year's Holiday in the Park will be the last show in Losner Park before the big redesign. We hope you will put the date on your family's calendar of holiday fun: December 7 4-9 p.m. FREE FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT

Visit Santa, take pictures, create holiday crafts, and enjoy food vendors and signature holiday drinks for adults and kids. See a movie on the Concert Lawn: The Grinch Bring lawn chairs and blankets. No outside food or drink permitted. All kids in costumes can enter the costume contest in six different categories for the chance to win a gigantic trick-or-treat basket.

FREE FIRST SATURDAY - GOLD COAST RAILROAD MUSEUM

Free First Saturday of every month Gold Coast Railroad Museum 12450 SW 152nd St, Miami, Florida 33177. Visit Miami's most historic railroad museum on the FIRST Saturday of every month for FREE admission.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS & ICE Friday, December 13 at 6 PM – 10 PM Doral Central Park 3000 NW 87 Avenue, Doral, Fl 33172 Join us for an evening filled with snow in the air, 85 tons of snow on the ground, carnival rides, inflatables and holiday themed performances! RSVP at: https://doralholidaylights.eventbrite.com Unlimited Rides Wristbands: PRE-SALE Price: $5.00 $5.00 Picture with Santa. On-site purchase only. CASH ONLY.

HOMESTEAD RUN CLUB

FREE Family Admission Every Tuesday - 7pm Homestead Baptist Hospital 975 Baptist Way, Homestead, FL 33033 Willing to work out, have fun and meet likeminded people, don’t hesitate to join this free Run Club every Tuesday Night (7 pm) at the Baptist Hospital, across from the Speech & Therapy Building.

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FREE WINTER HOLIDAY CELEBRATION 2019 Price:Free Friday, December 6, 2019 at 6PM–10 PM South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center 10950 SW 211th St, Cutler Bay, Florida 33189

THE NUTCRACKER AT MIAMI DADE COUNTY AUDITORIUM Price: $17 - $37 Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 7 PM Miami Dade County Auditorium 2901 W Flagler St, Miami, Florida 33135

This Production of The Nutcracker has been delighting audiences of every age for over 40 years Don't miss this timeless classic.

TREE LIGHTING AND PHOTOS WITH SANTA Price: Free Friday, December 6, 2019 | 5 PM – 10 PM Coral Gables City Hall 405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, Fl 33134 Join members of the Coral Gables City Commission for the lighting of the Holiday Tree. Arrival of Santa at Merrick Park, across from City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way. Tree Lighting ceremony at 7 p.m.

Live entertainment! Photos with Santa!

A LITTLE FARM CHRISTMAS Dec 14 at 10 AM – Dec 15 at 4 PM The Little Farm | Price: $10 13401 SW 224th St, Miami, Florida 33170 Celebrate the magic of the season at The Little Farm! $10 per person ages 1+. Great holiday fun... “Reindeer (Pony) Rides”, Holiday Craft Making Station for kids, Petting Zoos, Barn Tours with Goat Milking, Animal Interactions, Photos with Santa, Train Rides, Holiday Marketplace with Local Vendors, Food Vendors and more!

MIAMI HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE Price: Free Saturday, December 14 | 6PM – 10PM Bayfront Park Miami 301 N. Biscayne Blvd, Miami, Fl 33132 Mark the calendar! FREE event for the community, Coming soon our Miami Boat Parade. live music, fun activities, and fireworks to celebrate the Holiday season. want to join with your boat please contact us .

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