Excerpt from the Miami Herald:

“Cement sealing the oil well has hardened. Meanwhile, Obama officials promise to remain focused on the problem.

BP announced Sunday that cement sealing the busted oil well in the Gulf of Mexico had hardened, clearing the path for the final phase of drilling a relief well.

Meanwhile, Obama administration officials [...]

Excerpt from the Miami HErald regarding the new media towers:

“Even after city commissioners approved giant advertising billboards that would change the downtown skyline forever, more complications must be overcome before construction can begin.

The towering electronic billboards that Miami city commissioners approved last week are so unprecedented, the city had to write a new [...]

The UEL would like to thank the participants in our forum on August 3rd; our moderator Roger Carlton worked hard to make sure everyone’s questions were addressed, and the candidates who participated, Luis Garcia, Julio Robaina and Miguel Diaz de la Portilla, did a great job answering questions. Keep [...]

Since 2004, the Miami River Marine Group, a non-profit trade organization that advocates for the Port of Miami River working waterfront, along with the Durham Park Neighborhood Association, has battled the City’s relentless pursuit to replace marine and shipping businesses with high-end condominium towers. Attorney Andrew Dickman, successfully filed suits against the City in 2004 [...]

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3rd

THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT LEAGUE
and MIAMI NEIGHBORHOODS UNITED
COMMUNITY FORUMS PRESENT:

FL State Senate District 36 & FL House District 107
Candidate’s Forum

Invited Candidates :
District 36: Luisa Artiles, Miguel Diaz de la Portilla, Alberto E. Fortes, J. Nillo, Julio Robaina,
District 107: Gustavo Barriero, Tony Japour, Luis [...]

Come out on thursday for this important forum! Almost every candidate has agreed to come, and this forum promises a big turnout. See you there!

Thursday, July 29th

Candidates Forum
Sponsors: URBAN ENVIRONMENT LEAGUE
TROPICAL AUDUBON SOCIETY

FL State Senate District 36
FL State Representative District 117

Moderator: Oscar Musibay, Award [...]

Kendall Federation of Homeowner Associations Town Hall Meeting
Sponsored by The Village Diner Monday
August 2, 2010 – 7:00 P.M.
Kendall Village Center
8625 SW 124 Ave

Candidates Night
Two Candidates for the following offices have been invited:
1. County Commission Districts 8 and 10
2. School Board Districts 6 and [...]

Below are the important Miami-Dade County Events that the Urban Environment League would like you to be aware of. Some are sponsored by the UEL, and we hope you’ll make the extra effort to attend these meetings in particular. Enjoy your summer!

July 15 – Nuclear Regulatory Commission Meeting about two additional nuclear reactors

July [...]

I’ve had a mango craving all summer. The ones I’ve eaten so far were not quite ripe, or not quite as flavorful as what I wanted, and I was delighted to recall that Fairchild was holding their Mango Festival this past weekend. Finally, I could eat some real mangos, [...]

Tuesday, July 13:

The Waterfront Advisory Board at 6:30 regarding Virginia Key Master Plan. The Waterfront Advisory Board is the first opportunity to see the completed PowerPoint by the UEL coalition made to present to the various boards.