Sweetwater Website Spotlights Easter Hunt, Spring Camp Amid Evictions

SWEETWATER, FL — The City of Sweetwater's official website at cityofsweetwater.fl.gov features updates on community events, including the annual Easter Egg Hunt held Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Ronselli Park, 250 SW 114th Avenue. Hosted by Mayor Jose “Pepe” Diaz and the City Commission, the event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. included bounce houses, photos with the Easter Bunny, face painting, a petting zoo and live music. Families were encouraged to bring baskets, according to the city's NewsFlash page. Spring Camp Adventure 2026, also promoted on the site, ran March 23-27 at the Jorge Mas Canosa Youth Center, same address. Open to ages 5-12 for $130, the camp offered Lego robotics, performing arts, sports, painting, ceramics and reading adventures, with breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily. Registration was available at SweetwaterParks.com or by calling 305-551-4774, per the city posting. These family-focused initiatives come as residents face upheaval at a mobile home park along Northwest 12th Avenue. A CBS News Miami report detailed evictions, with families packing up after buyouts up to $14,000. Originally home to 900 families, over 200 held out as of the report; the city assisted some relocations to Southpoint Vista affordable housing, now full. In the broader Florida context of severe weather threats, including a tropical depression in the Gulf prompting Panhandle evacuations, Sweetwater's events underscore local resilience. With state unemployment at 2.8% and a new $120 billion budget offering $2 billion in property tax relief, these programs support families amid economic recovery and public safety concerns in Miami-Dade. City resources on government services and governance remain accessible via cityofsweetwater.fl.gov, aiding residents navigating local news and state-level developments like education reforms in HB 1461.