Councilman Stephen R. Shelley’s Artist in the Spotlight – Featuring Caryl Alarcon

Councilman Stephen R. Shelley announced the new location for his new program, Artist in the Spotlight, while presenting local artist Caryl Alarcon’s exhibit “Hojas y Petalos” during a special presentation of the April 17... Read on...

Florida Military Family and Community Covenant Proclamation by Councilman Stephen R. Shelley

The City of Homestead has adopted a proclamation, along with dozens of cities across the state of Florida, declaring April 17th as Florida Military Family and Community Covenant Day.

During a special presentation of the... Read on...

ArtSouth's Valentine's Day Concert

Over 300 children enrolled in Head Start programs in the Homestead/Florida City community attended a free concert presented by UM Frost School of Music, Tuneful Tales and Miami Piano Circle. The concert took place at the... Read on...

Councilman Stephen Shelley Recognized for Participating in Good Government Initiative Program

Last year, Councilman Stephen R. Shelley was elected to join the Good Government Initiative class of 2012. The program, which was founded by former Miami Dade-County Commissioner Katy Sorenson, provides a venue for elected... Read on...

Councilman Stephen Shelley Recognizes Sponsors of Centennial Fireworks Display

The Homestead Centennial Festival and Concert that took place on Saturday, February 2nd culminated with a grand pyrotechnic show that illuminated the Homestead sky. The long firework display was made possible thanks to a... Read on...

Volunteers Gathered Saturday for a Clean-up of the Northwest of Homestead

Over one hundred volunteers gathered this past Saturday, February 9th in the Northwest area of the City of Homestead for the first Northwest Homestead Clean-Up Day. The successful event was organized by Councilman Stephen R.... Read on...

Councilman Stephen Shelley Supports Everglades Restoration at Everglades Coalition Conference

Councilman Stephen R. Shelley, a member of the Board of Directors of the Everglades Association, attended this year’s Everglades Coalition Conference, the largest annual forum for debate about Everglades’ conservation and... Read on...

Councilman Stephen Shelley Participates in Youth Fishing Foundation Christmas Fishing Tournament

Councilman Stephen R. Shelley, a member of the Board of Directors of the Youth Fishing Foundation, participated in this year’s Christmas Fishing Tournament held at Bayfront Park on Biscayne Bay National Park, December 8,... Read on...

Councilman Stephen Shelley Awards Proclamation to the Chapman Partnership

At the November City Council meeting Councilman Stephen R. Shelley honored Chapman Partnership for the organization’s dedication to social services and helping homeless families and individuals. A proclamation was presented... Read on...

Angeline Marie Martinez Exhibit presented by Councilman Stephen Shelley

Art in the Chamber, a program created by Councilman Stephen R. Shelley to help local artist gain exposure, is showcasing an exhibit by local artist Angeline Marie. The exhibit is called the Absence of Green and will be at... Read on...

Councilman Shelley Introduces New Executive Director of Homestead/Florida city Chamber of Commerce

During a special presentation at the August Homestead City Council meeting, Councilman Stephen R. Shelley introduced and welcomed new Executive Director of the Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce Rosa Brito. ... Read on...

Councilman Stephen R. Shelley Awards Proclamation to Pastor Brock Shiffer

In recognizing those who have affected this community for the better, Councilman Stephen R. Shelley presented Pastor Brock Shiffer with a proclamation, in which Mayor Steven C. Bateman proclaims Thursday, August 22nd 2012 as... Read on...

Councilman Shelley Appointed to Everglades Association Board

City of Homestead Councilman Stephen R. Shelley was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Everglades Association. This nonprofit organization, which has supported South Florida national parks for over 50 years,... Read on...

Councilman Shelley Elected to Participate in Good Government Initiative

City of Homestead Councilman Stephen Shelley has been selected to be one of the few elected officials who will participate in the Good Government Initiative Class of 2012.

The Good Government Initiative, which was... Read on...

Councilman Stephen Shelley Presents Historic Site Designation

Councilman Stephen Shelley, who is the City Council’s Liaison to the Historic Preservation Board, and Mrs. Yvonne Knowles, Chairwoman of the Historic Preservation Board and Director of Homestead Main Street, presented to... Read on...

National Public Works Week Proclaimed in Homestead

At the May 16 City Council meeting, Councilman Stephen Shelley presented to Director of Public Works Julio A. Brea a proclamation created by Mayor Steven C. Bateman declaring the week of May 20th to May 26th as National... Read on...