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Grove Crime Watch Meeting Update

A boost of criminal activity is taking place in West and Center Grove, with cars being broken into when items such as handbags and other valuables were in plain view, according to the All-Grove Crime Watch. Miami police are advising residents to store all valuables left in vehicles in a safe place.

Officials advise that any suspicious activity should first be reported to 911 for an emergency and to 305-579-6111 for non-emergencies.

The Business Improvement District will be providing two additional police officers to watch over residential areas on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, the group reported. One will patrol from 7 p.m.- 2 a.m., the other from 9 p.m.- 5 a.m.

The next All-Grove Crime Watch meeting will be held March 10 in the Great Room at St. Stephen’s Church, 2750 McFarlane Rd. For more information, email Robert Loupo at rloupo@aol.com or call 305-310-8769.

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Silver Bluff Elementary says “Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss”

Silver Bluff Elementary students will mark Dr. Seuss’ 106^th birthday March 2 by dedicating part of their day to reading their favorite Dr. Seuss books.

Theodor Seuss Geisel, who was born March 2, 1904, wrote more than 60 books for children before dying in 1991.

All grade levels will participate as part of the “Read Across America” initiative, a national promotion that honors his life and work. It’s a great way, said Assistant Principal Nancy Sapiro, to promote reading throughout the school and the community.

For more information regarding the school and upcoming events, visit silverbluff.dadeschools.net or call 305-856-5797.

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Warning Period For Red Light Safety Program Begins

Coral Gables has a new traffic safety program to keep drivers from running red-lights.

On Oct. 22, the city’s red-light safety cameras started taking photos of red-light runners at Alhambra Circle and South LeJeune Road /Southwest 42nd Avenue. Photo-enforcement cameras will capture still images and video of red-light running violations.

During a 30-day warning period, a warning notice will be issued to the vehicle’s registered owner.
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Affordable housing doesn’t mean a rundown neighborhood

Affordable housing is a term that often is frowned upon. This is because many people are ignorant about what affordable housing means. They need to know the facts.

Long ago, affordable housing was associated with dilapidated neighborhoods and crime-ridden streets. However, that was more than a decade ago. Now people in the workforce are taking advantage of these housing opportunities, which fulfill a critical need in the community, especially given the recent urban sprawl that has driven up prices and demand for housing in cities and suburbs.

As a result, people who depend on affordable housing are being pushed out of the communities they live in and serve because of they do not have sufficient income to maintain a home.
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