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Commissioner Eileen Higgins leads Miami-Dade's plastic ban for a greener future

Commissioner Eileen Higgins discusses the impact of Miami-Dade’s single-use plastic ban, its community support, and long-term sustainability goals.

Victims of Communism: Insights from Carlos Luis of the Bay of Pigs Museum

Explore an insightful interview with Carlos Luis, president of the Bay of Pigs Museum, as he discusses the significance of Victims of Communism Day, honoring

Alexa Lash Releases Her Much-Awaited EP “Already Not the Same”

Gracing audiences with her incredible new collection of music, Alexas Lash launches a new EP at Little Havana’s very own Bar Nancy. Get more details

Most Notable Legislations of Eileen Higgins in 2021

Commissioner Eileen Higgins has been making headlines for some incredible work this past year. Let’s take a look at some of her accomplishments for Miami

Meet the Power Couple behind Guantanamera Cigars, Coffee, Rum, and Beer

Jose and Margarita Montagne of Guantanamera Cigars continue to thrive and grow the family legacy on the world-famous Calle Ocho for 24 plus years.

How Jose "Nachi" Castro, a Cuban from Miami, Coached the Atlanta Braves to World Fame

The Atlanta Braves just won the 2021 World Series, but what does one Cuban from Miami have to do with this historic win? Let’s find

Jose “Pepe” Diaz Chairman, Commissioner, “Leader of the Year”

ose “Pepe” Diaz is about to close his first year as Chairman of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners with yet another title to add

La Tradición Cubana Cigar Factory Thrives Despite the Ashes

La Tradición Cubana’s story is not just one of triumph it is also one where the entrepreneurial spirit shines through once again defeating all odds.

Jose "Pepe" Diaz Exemplifies What Public Service Truly Means

We recently sat down to have a conversation with Jose “Pepe” Diaz about politics, public service, and much more. See what he had to share

Operation Peter Pan: The talents that Cuba brought

The story of the children who escaped from Cuba to the United States in the 1960s is known as Operation Peter Pan, and it marked

Mario Chanes de Armas the last of “Los Plantados"

Chanes de Armas must be remembered as a political prisoner who was always faithful to his ideas. An exceptional example and the last of the

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