Happy weekend, Homestead! In today’s happening-today edition: Affordable housing groundbreaking, summer fruit festival, and track time at Homestead Driving Club + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New chapter for West Perrine: Atlantic Pacific broke ground on 101 affordable apartments in West Perrine, starting modernization of Perrine Gardens and Perrine Village under HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration program on county land -- check the housing groundbreak.
Military projects across Florida: Florida's senators backed nearly $1 billion for upgrades in 2027 defense bill draft, including a $33 million climate-controlled tactical warehouse at Homestead Air Reserve Base, but funding needs full approval -- see the defense funding plans.
New business opportunity opens: Miami-Dade’s Tax Collector will accept applications in July for License Plate Agencies, first time in over 20 years. Homestead operators can apply but must show financing, readiness, and location plan -- read the full details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Backyard camp vibes: When you need a no-fuss nature reset without committing to a road trip, Camp Everglades (BSA) keeps it simple and close to home with campfire rings, quiet nights, and stargazing that outshines the porch light... perfect for a quick overnight that actually feels like an adventure.
Craving some track time: Whether you daily a Miata or a monster, Homestead Driving Club lets locals push their own cars on track at Homestead-Miami Speedway, with legit coaching available to keep it safe and fun. Consider it stress relief with apexes... and probably new tire budgets.
Fresh from the Keys: OPEN SEA - Homestead Seafood Market is family owned and brings daily fresh fish straight from the Florida Keys, with snapper, grouper, lobster, stone crab claws in season, and even clean conch alongside premium meats. A solid one-stop upgrade for your weeknight dinner plans, no special occasion required.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
👯 Friends Come Free Weekend @ Crunch Fitness | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – Every weekend, your plus-one gets in free, because friendship should be worth at least fifteen bucks. Show this at the front desk, watch their guest fee vanish, then enjoy quality time like the adults we pretend to be. Must be 18, rules still apply.
🍓 Summer Fruit Festival @ Fruit & Spice Park | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Summer Fruit Festival is taking over the weekend with live music and the region’s biggest mango display, nearly 200 varieties, because apparently one mango just won't do. Graze on local eats, sip sangrias, catch workshops, crown your mango champion, plus games, raffles, and bragging rights.
🧱 Fun with LEGO® @ Naranja Branch | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – If your feet still remember the pain of a rogue brick, here is the fun kind of payback, a LEGO build session at the library. All ages welcome, with kids, grandkids, and inner architects occupied, and enough click and clack to drown out email pings.
🚗 Black Palm Auto Group Summer Social @ Miami Brewing Company | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Cruise to Miami Brewing for a Father's Day weekend meet with Black Palm Auto Group, where show cars, trusty commuters, and bikes park like they own the block. Cold beer, food, and community, plus the usual driveway wisdom, louder than your neighbor's leaf blower.
🎬 Family Movie Matinee @ Naranja Branch | Saturday (6/20) at 3:00 PM – An afternoon matinee means one thing, sanctioned popcorn for lunch. Zootopia 2 puts Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde undercover on a case with a mysterious reptile, so the kids get critters, you get AC, humor that lands, and a storyline you can follow.
🎟️ Saturday Bingo & 50/50 Raffle @ Arrant-Smith VFW Post 4127 | Saturday (6/20) at 4:00 PM – Saturday night is getting loud at the Friendly Post, VFW 4127 in Homestead, with bingo bragging rights and a 50/50 raffle that could pay for your gas, groceries, and a celebratory round. Every Saturday, welcoming regulars and rookies, with drinks, community vibes, and no pretense. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Homestead report Weather forecastToday — High: 92°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 68%
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 0 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. North wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tomorrow — High: 93°F — Low: 78°F — Precip: 47%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 0 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 0 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. This house is wildThis 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home in Oakwood Grove pairs modern 2019 construction with over 2,600 square feet of open, light-filled living. The gourmet kitchen brings a large island and stainless steel appliances, while the first-floor primary suite adds dual sinks and a soaking tub. Outside, a pool, covered patio, and oversized lot offer room for boats, RVs, and more.
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