Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Grants Program Deadline: TOMORROW, April 22, 2020 The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) released the CARES Act Guidelines for grants to arts organizations to preserve artistic and administrative jobs and to cover facilities costs, such as rent and utilities. Awards will fund nonprofit a
Read MoreCOVID-19 July Survey – Deadline August 12th
Dear Colleagues, As we enter the sixth month of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis, the COVID-19 Survey of Impact on Miami-Dade County’s Cultural Community (CO-SIC) continues to demonstrate the profound impact of the pandemic on our cultural life. The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs staff and I appreciate the time you take to
Read MoreMiami Emerging Arts Leaders – Arts Advocacy in 2021- 2/19
Friday, February 19, 2021 at 2 PM Virtual Event via Zoom Join President and CEO of the Florida Cultural Alliance, Jennifer Jones, and Michael Spring, Director of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and Chair of the Florida Cultural Alliance, to explore how you can effectively advocate for the arts in Florida. Our state-wide […] The
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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Successful Conclusion of Hurricane Michael Housing Construction Program, Reconstructing 977 Homes in 20 Months
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the successful conclusion of the Hurricane Michael Housing Repair and Replacement Program (HRRP), completing 977 housing projects and returning Hurricane Michael-impacted families to decent, safe, and sanitary homes 20 months after housing construction was initiated in July 2021, three year
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Miami Emerging Arts Leaders – Emerging Perspectives: The Role of Art in Public Places in Miami-Dade County
Did you know that Miami-Dade County is home to one of the largest public art collections in the United States? Join the Miami Emerging Arts Leaders and Amanda Sanfilippo Long, Curator and Artist Manager for the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs’ Art in Public Places (APP) program for a “behind the scenes look.” A […] The post Miami E
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Road and Dock closures for July 6, 2023
CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH ENGINEERING, PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITY ROAD CLOSURES Southern Boulevard between Olive Avenue and Washington Road (through July 2023): One eastbound lane closure as repairs are made on road depressions. Monceaux Road between Dixie Highway (US 1) and Georgia Avenue (through August 2023): There will be intermittent lane clos
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Soul in the City Jazz Experience Brings Soulful Sounds to Downtown WPB
July 5, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Diane G. Papadakos, Director of Communications City of West Palm Beach – Mayor’s Office [email protected] (561) 822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771) Contact: Uneeta Palmer [email protected] (469) 682-3484 Soul in the City Jazz Experience Brings Soulful Sounds to Downtown W
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Highlights Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday, which began on Memorial Day and will run through Labor Day weekend. The sales tax holiday was part of the Framework for Freedom Budget and is estimated to save Florida families nearly $230 million over the summer. Items included in the Freedom […] The
Read MoreMore Than 11,000 Florida Teachers Receive Civics Seal of Excellence Endorsement
Each educator earning a Civics Seal of Excellence Endorsement receives a stipend worth $3,000 each TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida has awarded 11,000 teachers more than $33 million for completing civics training offered by the Florida Department of Education. The educators have completed either the Summer Civics
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces List of Invalid Out-of-State Driver Licenses Issued to Undocumented Immigrants
Driver licenses given exclusively to undocumented immigrants in other states are invalid as of July 1, 2023 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has published a list of out-of-state license classes that are invalid in Florida as of July 1, 2023, […] Th
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