At the School Board Meeting of October 8, 2025, School Board Member Luisa Santos proffered agenda  item B-3, recognizing Caring for Miami.  Caring for Miami, an initiative of Christ Fellowship Church, stands as a beacon of hope and support, delivering essential and critical resources to those in dire need within our community. Its core mission is to feed the hungry and heal the sick, addressing immediate physical needs while also offering spiritual support to those who seek it. 

Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins’ legislation to allow environmentally responsible, community-based composting operations to legally operate in the County was adopted today by the Board of County Commissioners. This new ordinance clears the way for small-scale composters—those turning local food scraps into nutrient-rich soil—to operate within Miami-Dade’s regulatory framework while upholding strong environmental protections. The measure addresses one of the most pressing challenges facing the County: an overwhelmed waste system and landfills nearing capacity.

Entrepreneur-led economic development is reshaping how local governments support economic growth — and Miami-Dade County is becoming a model for this fresh, action-oriented approach. Unlike traditional economic development, which often centers on recruiting large national or international companies, this new model focuses on building from the bottom up. It mirrors the mindset of entrepreneurs themselves: move fast, iterate, and adapt. Instead of being process-heavy, it champions a “launch and optimize” philosophy — because when you’re building a business, speed and responsiveness matter.