Too often, the title “Tax Collector” is associated with what is
taken, rarely with what is given back.
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COUNTYWIDE NEWSLETTER

August 18, 2025

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TAX COLLECTOR, PROTECTOR OF PUBLIC DOLLARS

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Too often, the title “Tax Collector” is associated with what is
taken, rarely with what is given back.  Here in Miami Dade County, we
are changing that narrative. Behind every dollar we collect is a
mission to return it swiftly, responsibly, and transparently because
that money doesn’t belong to the government. It belongs to the
people we serve. 

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GRANT MILLER HERE!

[Grant Miller & Tico Casamayor visit The Big Cheese!] [9]

GRANT MILLER & TICO CASAMAYOR VISIT THE BIG CHEESE!

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[Grant Miller joins Lazarito's Barbershop for the Annual For The
Kids Back to School Festival] [11]

Grant Miller joins Lazarito’s Barbershop for the Annual For The Kids
Back to School Festival

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[Grant Miller joins State Rep. Omar Blanco on the job at Maxwell
Brothers and Cry Baby Palmetto Bay] [13]

GRANT MILLER JOINS STATE REP. OMAR BLANCO ON THE JOB AT MAXWELL
BROTHERS AND CRY BABY IN PALMETTO BAY

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PODCAST/SHOWS

[Miami Autism Dad with Oscar Ortiz of Sebastian Strong Pediatric
Cancer Foundation] [18]

MIAMI AUTISM DAD WITH OSCAR ORTIZ OF SEBASTIAN STRONG PEDIATRIC CANCER
FOUNDATION

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[Dunia Miranda Cooking Show x Ocean Cask Spirits x Tico Casamayor
| Flavors & Fun in the Kitchen!] [20]

Dunia Miranda Cooking Show x Ocean Cask Spirits x Tico Casamayor |
Flavors & Fun in the Kitchen!

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[Michael Miller and Grant Miller talk with Scott Hansel CEO and
President of Chapman Partnership] [22]

Michael Miller and Grant Miller talk with Scott Hansel CEO and
President of Chapman Partnership

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EDFED TO OPEN NEW BRANCH ON MIAMI DADE COLLEGE CAMPUS

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Educational Federal Credit Union (EdFed) is set to open a new branch
on the North Campus of Miami Dade College (MDC) on August 22. The
location will mark the debut of EdFed’s collegiate branch model,
designed specifically to support the financial empowerment of college
students through the delivery of financial services and education,
scholarship programs, and career development opportunities.

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SIMPLIFYING PERMITS, EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS

For decades, small business owners in Miami-Dade County have found
themselves stuck in a bureaucratic maze—bounced back and forth
between municipal building departments and the County as they tried to
navigate a complex permitting and regulatory environment. What should
have been a straightforward process to open a business often turned
into weeks—or even months—of delays, frustration, and confusion.

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ON MOBILITY MATTERS – PLANNING THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY IN MIAMI-DADE

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In a recent episode of the Mobility Matters podcast, Citizens’
Independent Transportation Trust (CITT) Executive Director and host
Javier Betancourt welcomed back Aileen Bouclé, Executive Director of
the Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), to discuss
the power of long-range planning, innovation, and partnership in
shaping the region’s transportation future.

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DPR CONSTRUCTION BEGINS INTERIOR WORK OF HOLY CROSS EMERGENCY
DEPARTMENT IN DEERFIELD BEACH

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The South Florida Business Unit of DPR Construction has completed the
exterior, including the roof and weatherproofing, of the new
25,000-square-foot Holy Cross Health Free-Standing Emergency
Department (FSED) in Deerfield Beach, located at 340 S Federal
Highway [37]. Interior construction work began on August 11.

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SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER LUISA SANTOS AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZE SOUTH DADE TECHNICAL COLLEGE BARBERING
STUDENTS FOR THEIR SKILLS, SERVICE, AND DEDICATION TO THE COMMUNITY

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South Dade Technical College (South Dade Tech), established in 1969 as
an adult night school  program at South Dade Senior High, is
dedicated to empowering post-secondary learners for high skill and in
demand careers. Evolving from an adult night school to its status as a
technical college in 2014, the college has expanded its reach and
strengthened its community focus. Its barber training program offers
education in a trade rich with history and craftsmanship, preparing
students to pass their Florida Restricted Barber or Barber License
Examination. Graduates leave with the technical expertise and
financial skills needed to successfully run a barbershop. 

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COMMUNITY RALLIES FOR A HOMETOWN HERO

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In Coral Gables, we take pride in our history — not just in the
Mediterranean-style architecture or the banyan-lined streets, but in
the people whose stories have shaped our community. One of those
stories belongs to Craig Curry, and right now, his neighbors,
classmates, and friends are writing a new chapter with him.

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FLORIDA SPINY LOBSTER SEASON IS OFFICIALLY OPEN!

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I’m thrilled to share that the 2025 spiny lobster season for
recreational and commercial harvesting is now open and runs through
March 31, 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to spend time with
your loved ones while diving for those delectable Florida lobsters. To
ensure you’re well-informed about bag limits, size limits, and other
regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Marine [44] and navigate to
“Recreational Regulations” and “Lobster” under the “Crabs,
Lobster and other Shellfish” tab. If you’re planning to lobster in
the Keys, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council website at
KeysLobsterSeason.com [45] is another valuable resource.

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GLORIA BURNS MEETS KARLA V. HERNANDEZ | PHILANTHROPY & COMMUNITY AT
CAMILLUS HOUSE

[Gloria Burns meets Karla V. Hernandez | Philanthropy & Community
at Camillus House] [46]

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UNDER THE HOOD WITH GRANT MILLER!

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CADILLAC VISTIQ 900EI CREATES AMERICAN LUXURY MILESTONE

There are cars that turn heads and then there’s the Cadillac VISTIQ
900ei, a vehicle that makes people stop, stare, and wonder if
they’ve just seen the future.

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