🌱 How could a South Africa trip boost Miramar’s small businesses?

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In today's newsletter:

• How could a South Africa trip boost Miramar’s small businesses?
• Will your child be rezoned to Miramar High next year?
• Could your license plate frame now cost you $500?

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
• Friday: Episodes of sunshine, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
• Saturday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Miramar officials join trade mission to South Africa to expand global business opportunities (caribbeannationalweekly.com) — Miramar residents should know two city commissioners just joined a state-led trade mission to South Africa to open new markets for local businesses. Working with Broward County and state partners, they promoted Miramar’s entrepreneurs and explored collaborations in innovation-focused sectors that could bring jobs, investment, and long-term economic growth back home.
   

2. BCPS plans school boundary changes and campus consolidations for 2026–27 (thewestsidegazette.com) — Families in Miramar should prepare for major boundary changes that would send some students now zoned for Hallandale High to Miramar High starting in 2026–27. Broward Schools is also proposing several consolidations and grade reconfigurations countywide, with final decisions expected at the January 21, 2026 School Board meeting.
   

3. Do you have a frame around your Florida license plate? Note a change in the law (miamiherald.com) — Miramar drivers should double-check their license plate frames, because the city is warning residents that new penalties now apply if anything obscures your tag numbers or registration sticker. A recent change in Florida law turns some plate-frame issues into misdemeanors with fines up to $500 and possible jail time, especially for devices that hide plates from toll or traffic cameras.
   

4. Florida lawmakers push to arm college staff after FSU, Brown shootings (sebastiandaily.com) — A Miramar-based state representative is among the lawmakers pushing to expand Florida’s school guardian program so trained staff at public colleges and universities could carry guns, following shootings at Florida State and Brown University. Supporters say it will improve campus safety, while opponents, including the Miramar Democrat, warn that adding more weapons to classrooms could increase risks.
   

5. A Miami-Dade incinerator? County commissioners get (a little) closer to a decision (miamiherald.com) — Miramar residents may want to watch Miami-Dade’s next move, as county commissioners edge closer to siting a new $2‑billion trash incinerator just a couple of miles from the city. After dropping earlier plans near Doral and Opa-locka West airport, commissioners now want rival bidders to craft a joint proposal, despite cost and environmental concerns that could affect nearby communities.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Code Compliance Magistrate Hearing
  Pembroke Pines, FL Calendar , 601 City Center Way , Pembroke Pines
  9:00 am
• Weekly Public Education
  Pembroke Pines, FL Calendar , 301 NW 103rd Avenue , Pembroke Pines
  10:00 am
• Spanish Book Club
  Pembroke Pines, FL Calendar , 301 NW 103rd Avenue , Pembroke Pines
  11:00 am
• Chess Games
  Pembroke Pines, FL Calendar , 301 NW 103rd Avenue , Pembroke Pines
  2:00 pm
• LEGO®+ BuildWorks Hub
  Hialeah Gardens Branch -
  3:00 pm
• YOUmedia Miami - 3D Modeling & Sculpting Club
  Hialeah Gardens Branch -
  4:00 pm
• Holiday Stockings: Creative Joy!
  Miami Lakes Branch - Multipurpose Room
  4:00 pm
• Beats and Bites
  Pembroke Pines, FL Calendar , 601 City Center Way , Pembroke Pines
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Veterans Assistance at SWFP
  Pembroke Pines, FL Calendar , 301 NW 103rd Avenue , Pembroke Pines
  9:00 am
• Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies
  Palm Springs North Branch -
  11:00 am
• Tai-Chi for Beginners
  Miami Lakes Branch - Multipurpose Room
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Reports of police activity in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
  7:26PM on Dec 16: Police activity in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 6:37PM on Dec 16: Nextdoor user reports a huge police presence at the Holiday Inn… (Nextdoor )
• Looking for someone experienced in lawn work who has their own equipment (mower, trimmer, blower).
  I have 2 properties that need to be serviced tomorrow. (Nextdoor Miramar Patio Homes)

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