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Celebrating the Inaugural Redevelopment Week!
September 14-18, 2026
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Next month, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (SEOPW CRA) will join communities across Florida in celebrating Redevelopment Week.
Throughout the week, we'll spotlight the transformative impact of Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs), share success stories, highlight past and current redevelopment projects, and showcase how strategic investments are strengthening neighborhoods, supporting local businesses, preserving culture, and improving quality of life in Southeast Overtown/Park West, Miami, and communities across the state.
| | Follow along on our social media pages as we celebrate the power of redevelopment and the positive change it brings to Southeast Overtown and Park West. | | | SEOPW CRA Small Business Grant Program | | |
Anointed Florist & Gift Shop Grand Opening
Anointed Florist & Gift Shop will celebrate its Grand Opening, its first anniversary in Historic Overtown, and 16 years in business on August 29, 2026. Founded by Miami entrepreneur Nicole Bronson, the business continues to grow its impact through floral design, event services, and floral education while honoring Overtown's rich entrepreneurial legacy. Community members are invited to join the celebration at 801 NW 3rd Ave., Suite 103, Miami.
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In Case You Missed It: Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum featuring Terrance Cribbs-LĂłrrant - On the GMCVB'S Art of Black Miami Podcast
Discover the powerful history preserved at Miami’s Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum. In this episode, Terrance Cribbs-Lórrant discusses the museum’s role in honoring Miami’s Black pioneers and preserving stories that continue to shape the community today. Listen now and be inspired.
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Discover OYC Miami.
The Overtown Youth Center (OYC) welcomes visitors for tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Participants can learn about OYC's programs, explore the campus, and discover how the organization serves youth and families in the community.
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Join the OYC team!
The Overtown Youth Center (OYC) hosts Open House Hiring Events on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 450 NW 14th Street, Miami, FL 33136. Attendees can learn about available positions, connect with hiring representatives, and explore career opportunities with OYC.
| | | Summer's Here and so is the Tri-Rail Pass! | | | | |
Free Tri-Rail Pass for Overtown Residents
The Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA provides free Tri-Rail passes to qualified residents within the SEOPW CRA boundaries. This program is income-based.
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Submit by email or in person at the SEOPW CRA Office (819 NW 2nd Ave, Third Floor), Tuesday–Thursday, 10 AM – 4 PM.
For more information, please call us at 305-679-6800 or e-mail us at cra@miamigov.com.
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Sepia Vernacular Exhibition
Free Admission
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Sepia Vernacular:
Overtown’s Photographic Journey, 1920-1950
Visit Anytime During Scheduled Hours (Self-Guided)
Self-Guided Viewing Hours:
- Thursdays + Fridays, 2-6 PM
- Saturdays, 10 AM-5 PM
Exhibition Summary:
The City of Miami presents the extended version of Sepia Vernacular: Overtown’s Photographic Journey, 1920-1950, an exhibition highlighting the rich history, people, and places of the historic Overtown neighborhood. Explore the heart and history of Overtown through a powerful collection of archival images and unique photographs.
Presented by SEOPW CRA and the City of Miami Planning Department, this extended exhibition features Color Town, a 1947 photo series by Max Waldman that captures everyday life in one of Miami’s oldest communities. Step into the story of a neighborhood that helped shape the city.
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305-679-6800
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