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2015 National Urban League Conference

Saturday, August 1, 2015, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. The day will be comprised of several workshops around the themes of Money, Marketing, and Management. There will be also be an Empowerment Room where attendees can meet public and private sector representatives to learn about services that can help their business grow. The event expects

South Florida Regional Council Executive Committee Meeting

Monday, June 1, 2015 – 10:30 a.m. South Florida Regional Planning Council 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140 Hollywood, FL 33021 I.     Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call II.   Approval of Executive Committee Agenda III.   Action Items A.   Minutes of Previous Meeting B.   Financial Report C.   Intergovernmental Coordination and Review

President Obama visits the Everglades on Earth Day

President Obama and Secretary Jewell visited Everglades National Park on Earth Day, highlighting the threat of climate change to our environment and our economy. Last year visitor spending at national parks translated into nearly $30 billion in economic impact. A successful conservation partnership is keeping the Bi-State Sage-Grouse off the endangered species list, and Interior

Triple Five Group closes land deal

Triple Five Group closed on the purchase of 82 acres in northwest Miami-Dade County Read more here: http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2015/04/23/developer-of-miami-dade-mega-mall-closes-land-deal.html?ana=e_sflo_bn_newsalert&u=TkjeY4Or9x5pG2U1oyE40Q0f8592b0&t=1429800815&r=full

Southeast Florida Regional Prosperity Institute Agenda

Monday, May 4, 2015 – 10:30 a.m. Murray E. Nelson Government & Cultural Center 102050 Overseas Highway Key Largo, FL 33037 Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call Approval of SEFRPI Agenda Action Items A.  Minutes of Previous Meeting B.  Financial Report Program Reports and Activities A. New National Population Estimates and State Population Projections Proposed Meeting Schedule A. September 14,

May 4, 2015 Council Meeting Agenda

Monday, May 4, 2015, 10:30 a.m. Murray E. Nelson Government & Cultural Center 102050 Overseas Highway Key Largo, FL 33037   Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call Approval of Council Agenda Action Items A.  Minutes of Previous Meeting B.  Financial Report C.  Intergovernmental Coordination and Review Report D.  Consent: Comprehensive Plan Amendment Reviews      •  Bal Harbour

Broward’s hotel boom

Broward topping a billion dollars of hotel upgrades and new lodgings! Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/biz-monday/article18716328.html

Urban Congestion

Miami-Dade’s transportation mess is clear, solutions are not Read more here.

Land deal for American Dream Miami

Gov. Scott, Cabinet approve land deal for American Dream Miami Read more here: http://www.saintpetersblog.com/archives/225682?utm_source=The+New+Tropic&utm_campaign=3936f9b2f7-2015_04_15_Member4_14_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_df023babb0-3936f9b2f7-159592173