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🌱 How a South Miami matriarch celebrated turning 105 in unforgettable style
And check out City Commission Meeting on the South Miami Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How a South Miami matriarch celebrated turning 105 in unforgettable style
📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around South Miami? Post it to South Miami photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Find out what's happening in South Miamifor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in South Miamifor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Sunshine and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 69.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• South Miami woman celebrates 105th birthday with vintage party and loved ones spanning 4 generations (wsvn.com) — A beloved South Miami resident, Rose Renaud, just marked an incredible 105th birthday with a vintage-themed party surrounded by four generations of family. Relatives traveled from across the country to honor the Haitian-born matriarch, praising her generosity, creativity, and the healthy habits she credits for her long life.
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📸 Around South Miami
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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Miami
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- City Commission Meeting
South Miami, FL Calendar , 6130 Sunset Drive , South Miami
7:00 pm - Red Light Camera Hearing
South Miami, FL Calendar , 6130 Sunset Drive , South Miami
9:00 am - School Zone Speed Enforcement Hearing
South Miami, FL Calendar , 6130 Sunset Drive , South Miami
10:00 am - Special Magistrate Hearing
South Miami, FL Calendar , 6130 Sunset Drive , South Miami
11:00 am - Holiday Toy Delivery
South Miami, FL Calendar , 6130 Sunset Drive , South Miami
10:00 am - SoMi’s Holiday Village
South Miami, FL Calendar South Miami, FL 33143
4:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Leadership Breakfast at CasaCuba with Lt. Governor Jay Collins & Commissioner Roberto Gonzalez
CasaCuba , 5859 SW 73rd St , South Miami
7:30 am - Design Review Board (DRB) Meeting
City of South Miami Commission Chambers , 6130 Sunset Drive , South Miami
8:30 am - Letters to Santa
Westchester Regional -
9:30 am - Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Westchester Regional -
9:30 am - Add Your Piece!
Pinecrest Branch -
9:30 am - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Kendall Branch -
10:00 am
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Congratulations to Fernando Mendoza for Winning the Heisman Trophy.
What he credited was Columbus High school, and The Indiana Hoosiers and his family. What he forgot was The University of California at Berkeley… (Nextdoor SW 62nd Ave)
🗞 Nearby News
Coral Gables
- St. Theresa's little 100-year way (miamiarch.org)
- Fort Lauderdale project aims to expand internet access to underserved areas (wlrn.org)
- Holiday season in South Florida offers experiences that inspire and bring joy (communitynewspapers.com)
Pinecrest
- Positive people in Pinecrest : Azal Feghhi (communitynewspapers.com)
Ok South Miami! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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