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Committees: 
Chairman: Committee on Parks, Recreation, Libraries & Museums
Others: Public Safety & Health Committee & Economic Development & Tourism Committee

"Serving my community is to me the highest possible honor."

Serving Westchester, Parts of Kendall, Parts of Fontainebleau, Horse Country, Village Green, Royale Green, Winston Park, Kendall Lakes, and Westwood Lakes

District 10 - The best District to live in Miami-Dade County. Best Parks, Best schools, Best Police, Best Shopping Centers, Best Banks, Best Medical Coverage, Best Restaurants, all the BEST! 


Big Soccer is Here!
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona!
See what Comm. Souto has done to promote the sport and help the fans!


July 28, 2017 - In This Issue:


Dominoes Tournament Coming in August
Rendering of Senator Villas
Completed Sidewalk Project on SW 84th Ave & 43rd Ter
Stop the Littering!



 Welcome to Westchester! 
 
Commissoiner Souto makes improvements to community signs. Now you know where to call when in need!  
 
 

Free Shopping Carts for Residents of District 10 Coming Soon! 
 
Please don't take the shopping carts from the shopping centers! 
  

Interviews with Real People 
(People of District 10)
 
Ms. Brittany Schwartz


Ms. Brittany Schwartz has lived in District 10 Winston Park with her family for the past 5 years. Ms. Schwartz is also a proud teacher for Bridgeprep Academy on Miller Drive and 107th Avenue. Ms. Schwartz is highly grateful for the Commissioner's strong support for education in the community. 
  

Ms. Brittany Schwartz  
 
Next Week's Activities
  at West Dade Regional Library!


Get your Library
Card Today!

 
All About Sharks
Saturday, July 29, 2017 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Discover fascinating facts about these remarkable creatures that have been awed and feared throughout the ages. Learn about common misconceptions and why sharks need to be protected. Presented by UM's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. All ages welcome.

Color Your Cares Away
Saturday, July 29, 2017 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Get social with friends and try out the newest trend in relaxation and stress relief. All materials provided. Space is limited. Contact the branch to register.

Family Storytime
Monday, July 31, 2017 - 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Stories, songs, and activities for children and their families

Teen Gaming Night
Monday, July 31, 2017 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Play Wii, board games, or bring your own card games!

Yoga for Kids with Litana Somoano
Tuesday, August 01, 2017 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Please bring a mat or towel. Do not eat anything one hour before the class. Best for ages 6-14 yrs.

Yoga
Tuesday, August 01, 2017 - 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Learn simple techniques for deep relaxation, more energy and clear thinking. Please bring a mat or towel. Best for ages 18 and up.

Bedtime Storytime
Thursday, August 03, 2017 - 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Enjoy stories, songs and activities for the whole family.

Gametime
Friday, August 04, 2017 - 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Play video games, board games, or bring your own card games and spend some time playing with family and friends!

 
West Dade Regional Library
 
New West Dade Regional Library Hours of Operation 
(9445 Coral Way)
 
  Monday - Thursday  
10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 
Friday - Sunday  
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Concord Library Hours of Operation
 
(3882 SW 112 Avenue)

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday
Noon - 8 p.m.
Friday & Sunday
Closed

Sunset Library Hours of Operation 
(10855 SW 72 Street)

Monday, Thursday, Saturday
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 
Tuesday & Wednesday 
Noon - 8 p.m. 
Friday & Sunday 
Closed   
BookMobile

The BookMobile makes scheduled stops each week at public parks, childcare facilities, condominium complexes, retirement communities, senior centers and recreational facilities. Stops at each of the scheduled locations are usually one hour.

Residents of Miami-Dade County who live within the library's taxing district can take advantage of this service. Residents must have a current library card to checkout materials. Most books may be borrowed for 28 days and videos may be borrowed for 7 days.

Materials may be returned to the Mobile Library or to any branch in the system. Materials borrowed from branches may also be returned to the Mobile Library. Below, we will provide the locations in which the Mobile Library stops in District 10.

Early Start Learning Center
11895 SW 56 St
Every Thursday 10:00-11:00 AM

The Palace Suites
11377 SW 84 St
Every Thursday 2:00-3:00 PM

Springtree Apartments
SW 103 Ave between 39 th St & Bird Rd
Every Thursday 4:00-5:00 PM  

Book Mobile 
 
Suggestion Box in West Dade Regional Library

Suggestion Box in the front lobby of the library by the staircase

Have any questions or concerns? In West Dade Regional Library, Commissioner Souto has a suggestion box in which you can leave any questions or concerns you may have. You can remain anonymous if you'd like. Our office passes by every Tuesday & Thursday to pick up any information that was put in the box.

2017 Guide to Hurricane Readiness

Be Prepared!

Hurricane season begins on June 1 - November 30. Take charge of your safety by making a hurricane plan ahead of time and stocking up on vital supplies.

Getting Ready

Learn or freshen up on what you need to know to be prepared... the County can help!

Storm Surge Simulator

More than 1.75 million people are within one of Miami-Dade County's five Storm Surge Planning Zones. Miami-Dade County, in partnership with Florida International University, has created the Storm Surge Simulator, which combines historical data and modern day technology to illustrate what storm surge could mean to you and your home.
The "Eye"

Watch for Dumping
Watch for Speeding
Watch for Drugs

Remember: If you see something, say something!

Call the Police, Call us! 
 
BE ALERT!!!
 
It's important to be alert & always "on guard" against crime, bad elements & any illegality that may hurt you, your family & your fellow citizens. No one can watch over your community better than you. We ask for our residents to be in the look out for things such as illegal dumping, street lights off, abandoned shopping carts, pot holes, and graffiti, among others. Get involved. Call your police, 305 595 6263, or
our office, 305 222 2116.

Keep an "eye" on your neighborhood! Better to be safe than sorry!  
 
Report Trash Piles
Report Street Lights Off
Report Strange People & Movements In Your Neighborhood
Report Graffiti
Report any possible gang activity
 
Help our office offer you a better quality of life. Please contact us if you see any shopping center with trash and debris in the sidewalks.   
Parks with WIFI in Miami-Dade County

 
           
Amelia Earhart Park
Goulds Park
Tamiami Park
Tropical Park
Haulover Park, Bill Bird Marina
Zoo Miami
Larry & Penny Park Thompson Park
Hammocks Community Park
 
Taking Shopping Carts Is Illegal! It is "Stealing" under the law!

 
            
Don't take the carts from the parking lots of the stores!
It is considered "stealing"

It is a misdemeanor of the first degree
. Up to 1 year in prison. Fines of $100.00 and up.
If you see anybody doing this, please call the police or call us!

Report it to our office and the police! 
There Are Fines!



Fines start at $500.00!

Town Hall Meetings
        
Every Second Thursday of the Month at 7pm
West Dade Regional Library
9445 Coral Way 

Every Fourth Thursday of the Month 7pm
Kendall Soccer Park
8011 SW 127 Avenue   
  
Town Hall Meeting at West Dade Regional Library every Second Thursday of the Month except August   
 
     
Town Hall Meeting at Kendall Soccer Park every Fourth Thursday of the Month except August  
 

To My Constituents 
 

As always, we are involved in very intense work in my office, for the good of the people that we represent. To me, the highest honor is to serve others with honor, honesty, dignity and dedication. The duties of a Miami-Dade Commissioner like me, with a District that is 100% not incorporated, are many. In addition, my office is highly creative and we are always involved with new projects for the good of all in the County. My constituents are my bosses. I have thousands of them, over 115,000 voters, about 300,000 residents. All of them are important to me. In my office we always "go the extra-mile" for our constituents. Things that seemed impossible become possible. We believe in good people, in good families, in good values, in sincerity, honesty, good morals, good family values and all the rest. We love law and order and abhor crime. I am here to help you, the good people who elect me, to represent you well, as I have always done. You may count on me, always, anytime.

JDS

 

Kendall Soccer Park
 

Address: 8011 SW 127th Avenue 
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Phone Number
: 305-275-1152

(Super Park)
5 illuminated Fields plus 4 mini fields!
All artificial grass! 

Miami-Dade Parks is dedicated to ensuring that each of our patrons has an enjoyable as well as safe experience when visiting our parks and facilities and participating in our program and special events.

Kendall Soccer Park also features Soccer5 Miami which is Miami-Dade's premier state of the art 4G turf fields experience featuring field rentals for all ages, soccer academy for kids, soccer leagues, soccer tournaments, soccer birthday parties. For inquires of Soccer 5, please contact them at 305-873-8765.

Amenities:
 

  • Restroom
  • Soccer field - lighted
  • Walkway

Town Hall Meetings in Kendall Soccer Park:

In Kendall Soccer Park, Commissioner Souto hosts his Town Hall Meeting every fourth Thursday of every month, except August, at 7:00 PM

About the Soccer Sculpture: 

With the assistance of Miami-Dade County Commissioner Javier D. Souto, funding was generated for a new Public Art Sculpture that was installed at the Kendall Soccer park. Through the Art in Public Places (APP) program, the Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Department along with the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs came together on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 to celebrate the installation of a 30 feet sculpture created by Leyden Rodriguez-Casanova at the Kendall Soccer Park, 8011 SW 127th Avenue Miami, Florida. Rodriguez-Casanova, a Miami-Based artist, titled the piece September Trophy, which pays homage to the spirit of sportsmanship of soccer.

The idea for public art comes from Senator Javier D. Souto. "This important sculpture, by a Miami artist, symbolizes the significance and spirit of the sport of soccer in our community.  I am proud that it will serve as an artistic beacon for the Kendall Soccer Park and an icon for all of the talented players who use this extraordinarily popular park," said Commissioner Souto.

Kendall Soccer Park Sculpture
(At the entrance of Kendall Soccer Park) 

Soccer 5 Fields in Kendall Soccer Park

Comm. Souto Town Hall Meeting at Kendall Soccer Park every 4th Thursday of the month except in August
 

Dominoes Tournament Coming Soon to the Father Miguel Angel Loredo Domino Pavilion at the Francisco Human Rights Park 


Commissioner Souto with the Miami-Dade Department of Parks, Recreation & Open Spaces is working in bringing a dominoes tournament in the month of August at the Father Miguel Angel Loredo Domino Pavilion at the Francisco Human Rights Park. Please stay tuned for more information coming shortly.





Article by Community Newspapers written by Bill Kress on July 27, 2017

Senator Villas is a sure sign Souto is keeping promises on community projects


W est Dade is getting well deserved improvements along the Bird Road corridor, thanks to Miami-Dade County Commissioner Javier Souto of District 10. Souto stays motivated as he meets campaign promises on such community projects and is now gratified.  His challenges met along this road has garnered support for campaign promises on community projects and is now pleased several of his ambitious goals are now coming to fruition - with the construction Senator Villas leading the way.

At the July 19 groundbreaking ceremony, the project's Lead Architect Armando Rizo of Mateau Architecture outlined details of the development. To begin, Armando said the design of the 23-unit residential apartment facility will provide what he termed "the highest standards of comfort and convenience in every aspect of its development." Senator Villas Apartments is a 12-unit building with about 26 spaces for bus users on Bird Road between SW 89th Court and 89th Avenue. The project also includes a senior community center.

The complex is the crowned development for the community, aptly named Senator Villas - an homage to Souto's long and successful political career, having served as a Florida State Senator in 1988 and again in 1990. Presently he has served in the District 10 seat as a Miami-Dade County Commission since 1993.
Furthermore significant developments of equal priority to Bird Road community residents being implemented are extension of sidewalks of Bird Road, minimizing impact of UV rays, and art features in public spaces.

An extension of the sidewalks of Bird Road into a generous 20 feet in width provides safety to pedestrians able to benefit from a well planned canopy of trees placed along the sidewalk for shade from the forceful Miami sun. Additionally, a new transit-bus shelter will be installed to subside the impact of UV rays on Miami-Dade's citizens. The shelter will have a spacious garden and a covered terrace that will reduce discomfort and the potential risk of skin cancer especially for the people often waiting in the blistering sun for the bus.


Commissioner Souto is joined at the groundbreaking by county administrators, contractors, and project architects.
Rendering of Senator Villas at Bird Road and 89th Avenue in Miami


Article Written by Bill Kress of Community Newspapers

Kress, B. (2017, July 27). Senator Villas is a sure sign Souto is keeping promises on community projects. Retrieved July 28, 2017, from http://communitynewspapers.com/doral-tribune/senator-villas-is-a-sure-sign-souto-is-keeping-promises-on-community-projects/
     

Reminiscing about Some Things We Have Accomplished Together in District 10
 

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article139201473.html#storylink=cpy
                                                                                                            Sen. Anitere Flores


Help in Keeping the Streets of District 10 Clean!


Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article139201473.html#storylink=cpy
   
 



Avoid Illegal Dumping

Dumping things like tires, debris, old furniture and hazardous materials not only harms the environment and lowers property values, but results in millions of dollars spent on enforcement and cleanup costs.
If Miami-Dade County provides waste service to your residence, consider your options instead of dumping materials illegally:
Private contractors can pay a per-ton disposal fee to have materials delivered to Miami-Dade County sites.

Proposed Information for 2017/2018 Budget 


Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article139201473.html#storylink=cpy
Commissioner Souto is the prime sponsor of the ordinance adopted on July 7, 2011 which created the 6 public hearings needed in order to inform the residents of the upcoming budget. In addition to the 6 public meetings, there will be 2 public meetings on social media platforms.

Proposed Budget Public Meetings on Aug. 22 and 24

Eight Proposed Budget public meetings will take place across Miami-Dade County on Tuesday, Aug. 22 and Thursday, Aug. 24 to discuss the FY 2017-18 Proposed Budget, tax rates and fee changes.

Tuesday, Aug. 22
  • West Dade Regional Library
    9445 Coral Way, Miami
  • West Kendall Regional Library
    10201 Hammocks Blvd. #159, Miami
  • South Dade Regional Library
    10750 SW 211 Street, Miami
  • William F. Dickinson Community Center
    1601 N. Krome Avenue, Homestead
Thursday, Aug. 24
  • City of Aventura
    19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura
  • North Dade Regional Library
    2455 NW 183 Street, Miami Gardens
  • Milander Center for Arts & Entertainment
    4800 Palm Avenue, Hialeah
  • Arcola Lakes Branch Library
    8240 NW 7th Avenue, Miami

Social Media Sessions on Aug. 23

On Wednesday, Aug. 23, Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez will hold two sessions using Facebook and Twitter to further expand outreach regarding the FY 2017-18 Proposed Budget.

Free Florida-Friendly Landscaping Workshops
at West Dade Regional Library


Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article139201473.html#storylink=cpy


Business of the Week: Vicky Bakery

 
 
Family owned and operated for more than 40 years, Vicky Bakery is South Florida's source for authentic Cuban pastries. Known for their famous "pastelitos", a family recipe used over three generations, Vicky Bakery has established a stellar reputation for producing quality baked goods. Vicky Bakery features a diverse menu that ranges from baked goods to sandwiches, coffee, cakes and party specials at prices that everyone can afford. Since 1972, customers continue to visit Vicky Bakery for their fresh bread, fine desserts and custom cakes that have made Vicky Bakery a brand name in the baking industry. Look for a Vicky Bakery location nearest you, with over 15 stores throughout Dade and Broward to better serve you!
 
Address:
7830 Coral Way  
 
Phone Number:
(786) 717-7187
   
 


Different Areas of District 10!

 

The many areas of District 10, all DIFFERENT, all GREAT, but please, don't try to mix us up with any other part of Miami-Dade County... We have our own proud identity!
 
     

District 10
Miami Dade County Commissioner
Javier D. Souto

District Office 
9766 SW 24 St (Coral Way)
Suite 1
Miami, Fl. 33165
(305) 222-2116
  
Board Of County Commission
111 N.W. 1st Street
Suite 320
Miami, Fl. 33128
(305) 375-4835