Stories written by Eloise E. Rodriguez

Youth Fair’s Tadpole the Clown visits patients at Holtz Children’s Hospital

The Youth Fair’s favorite clown, Tadpole, recently visited Holtz Children’s Hospital, bringing smiles and laughter to dozens of pediatric patients and their families. Tadpole also gave stuffed animals to the kids, including transplant, dialyses and ICU patients. “The entire Youth Fair family is delighted to have had Tadpole visit the youngsters at Holtz Children’s Hospital, [...]

LOS RANCHOS STEAKHOUSE OPENS IN WESTLAND MALL

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On Thursday, April 25th, Los Ranchos Steakhouse, a pillar in our community and restaurant landmark, celebrates the opening of its newest location in Hialeah’s Westland Mall. Special guests have been invited to join Los Ranchos from 6 to 8 p.m. for a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Honorable Mayor of the City of Hialeah, Mr. [...]

93-Year-Old Ms. Sudie Grow Retires After Working at The Youth Fair for 38 Years

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The 62nd Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition has come to an end after eighteen days filled with fun, rides and entertainment. Many fair-goers will be back next year, but for Ms. Sudie Grow this year marks her last Youth Fair. Ms. Grow has decided to retire after working at The Youth Fair for the past [...]

Dozens of Pediatric Patients at Holtz Children’s Hospital Get a Surprise Visit from The Youth Fair’s Own Tadpole the Clown

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The Youth Fair’s favorite clown, Tadpole, recently visited Holtz Children’s Hospital, bringing smiles and laughter to dozens of pediatric patients and their families. Tadpole also gave stuffed animals to the kids, including transplant, dialyses and ICU patients. “The entire Youth Fair family is delighted to have had Tadpole visit the youngsters at Holtz Children’s Hospital, [...]

Youth Fair announces more special offers for South Florida Community

Youth Fair announces more special offers for South Florida Community

Now in its 62nd year, The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition is offering fairgoers more deals and ways to save than ever, making it even more accessible to everyone in the South Florida. Taking place Mar. 14-31, the Youth Fair is also announcing this year’s entertainment lineup. Free entertainment is included with the price [...]

The Youth Fair Announces 3 NEW RIDES

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Now in its 62nd year, The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition is thrilled to announce they are adding three new Amusement Park rides. That means fair goers can experience 100 thrilling rides this year. The 3 NEW rides include: • Speed It’s fast and furious! This new ride hurls people 130 feet high and [...]

The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition Receives Numerous Awards of International Recognition

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The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition has received a second place Agricultural Award of Excellence from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) headquartered in Springfield, MO, as well as three Awards of Distinction for Competitive Exhibits in diverse categories. One award was received for the overall agricultural program offered to the non-agricultural [...]

Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo earns international recognition

Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo earns international recognition

The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition has received a second place Agricultural Award of Excellence from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) headquartered in Springfield, MO, as well as three Awards of Distinction for Competitive Exhibits in diverse categories. One award was received for the overall agricultural program offered to the non-agricultural fairgoing [...]

CBT COLLEGE OPENS NEW BRANCH IN MIAMI GARDENS

Grand Opening Ceremony of CBT College in Miami Gardens, where numerous elected officials attended.

For more than 25 years, The College of Business & Technology (CBT College) has offered accredited academic and career training throughout South Florida. Founded in 1988, by Fernando and Gladys Llerena, CBT College continues to expand into new communities helping those in Miami-Dade to pursue an education. With five campuses already in Miami, Hialeah, Cutler [...]

The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition Receives Numerous Awards of International Recognition

The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition has received a second place Agricultural Award of Excellence from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) headquartered in Springfield, MO, as well as three Awards of Distinction for Competitive Exhibits in diverse categories. One award was received for the overall agricultural program offered to the non-agricultural [...]

The Children’s Trust marks 10 years of helping kids, families

The Children’s Trust marks its 10th anniversary by looking back on the impact it has made on the lives of children and families across Miami-Dade County. “Thanks to the tenacity of my predecessor and founding board chair David Lawrence Jr., voters in our community voted in 2002 to tax themselves for children and then reaffirmed [...]

Franchise Expo South to Drive New Business Opportunities for Entrepreneurs at Miami Beach Convention Center Jan. 11-13, 2013

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Entrepreneurs, start your engines!  For the first time this year, the seventh annual Franchise Expo South will present the latest opportunities from a growing number of mobile franchise businesses, along with hundreds of industry-leading franchise concepts.  From Jan. 11-13, 2013, thousands of prospective franchisees are invited from across South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean to gather at the Miami [...]

Join Thousands of Families Saturday, September 15th at The Children’s Trust FREE Family Expo

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 The Children's Trust invites South Florida families to enjoy the 6th Annual FREE Family Expo from 10 AM to 6 PM on Sat., September 15th, 2012, at the Miami- Dade County Fair & Exposition, located at 10901 Coral Way (SW 24th Street) in Miami. The all-day festival provides parents with direct access to important resources [...]

Miami-Dade County Registered Voters will be Allowed to Vote in November Election Whether They Support a Countywide Fund Expected to Save 20,000 Dogs and Cats Every Year

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Today marked a significant day for animal supporters throughout Miami-Dade County and especially for the Pets’ Trust Miami. The 13-member Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution allowing a non-binding ballot question in the general election in Miami- Dade County on November 6th. Registered voters will have the opportunity to decide whether they [...]