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09/23/2026 · Miami-Dade County
Good News With Dirt Under Its Fingernails
Today’s good news comes with lunch trays, library cards, condor feathers, and a fungus that wants to replace plastic. Progress looks better when people build it with their hands.
Ichetucknee River: Crystal Water, Sneaky Current, Zero Room for Complacency
The Ichetucknee looks like a lazy blue ribbon, but this spring-fed run has enough current, limestone, and hidden side channels to keep experienced paddlers awake. Here’s how to enjoy the clearest water in Florida without turning your float into a yard sale.
09/24/2026
Tuesday’s Cosmic Warning: Guard Your Inbox and Your Peace
Spring is nudging the windows open, but Mercury is scattering loose messages like confetti. One sign faces a dramatic cosmic warning today—bring snacks, boundaries, and perhaps a tiny ceremonial gong.
09/24/2026
Hico, Texas: Chicken-Fried Steak, Billy the Kid, and a Good Empty Road
Hico is the kind of Texas town you reach by taking the road that looks like it’s going nowhere. Park downtown, order the chicken-fried steak, and let the town’s very strange Billy the Kid story entertain you.
09/22/2026
The Suitcase Carry: The One-Dumbbell Workout That Trains Your Whole Trunk
Carrying one weight at your side looks almost too simple to count as exercise. That is exactly why it works: your trunk has to fight being pulled sideways while your hips, shoulders, grip, and legs keep you moving.
09/22/2026
The Cast-Iron Cornbread That Deserves the Last Pat of Butter
Good cornbread is not supposed to be sweet cake in a yellow disguise. It should have crisp, dark edges, a tender middle, and enough corn flavor to make a pot of beans feel like a complete dinner.
09/22/2026
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The mission of the Parks and Recreation Department is to continue to deliver all City of Homestead residents by providing safe and nurturing recreational, educational and cultural activities. We seek to promote the physical and academics for all age groups. Services, Functions, and Activities The Parks & Recreation Department primary services include the operation of all City parks everyday year-round, comprehensive recreation and activities for all ages. Conduct summer and winter camps, senior citizen programs, youth programs and educational classes. Provide a safe and attractive park environment in which all segments of the population may recreate and enjoy a variety of professionally run programs and activities; all in an effort to enhance the quality of life for our residents, as well as an appealing setting for the many visitors to our community. Administration Responsible for routine duties include processing payroll, requisitions, submitting invoices for payment, planning, budgeting and provide technical support and assist all divisions. Monitor performance and administering policy for the department’s operation. Parks System Map Viewer Discover all that Homestead's parks have to offer with our interactive GIS Park System Viewer! This easy-to-use tool provides a detailed map of our parks and facilities, complete with information about amenities at each location. Whether you're looking for playgrounds, sports fields, picnic areas, or trails, the GIS Park System Viewer makes it simple to plan your next visit and explore everything Homestead’s parks have to offer. Click here for the GIS Parks System Map Viewer
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