I spent years in Tallahassee as a lawmaker in the Florida House representing House District 113 — chairing budget committees, leading a probe into state agency spending, passing legislation that delivered real results for South Florida. I believe in fiscal discipline. But what Governor DeSantis has done to Miami-Dade in his 2026-27 veto list — signed this week — is not fiscal discipline. It is a systematic defunding of Florida’s most populous county, and our residents deserve to know what was just taken from them....Read More

Ronald McDonald House Charities® of South Florida’s philanthropic women’s group, the Red Shoe Society, is celebrating the return of its 2nd Annual Wine & Fries event on Friday, October 2nd. The upscale comfort-food experience will unite foodies, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders to indulge in McDonald’s French Fries reimagined by Miami culinary icon Chef Eileen Andrade, all paired with premium wines to support the vital mission of keeping families close. 

From sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean to cocktails beneath neon-lit Art Deco landmarks, Miami Beach offers visitors a full day of experiences that blend history, wellness, cuisine, architecture, and entertainment in a destination unlike anywhere else in the world. Whether travelers are seeking a romantic getaway, a cultural escape, a culinary adventure, or simply time to unwind by the world-famous water, Miami Beach invites visitors to discover a destination that evolves throughout the day to deliver unforgettable experiences....Read More