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Posted on: November 12, 2019

Homestead/Florida City Community Relations Board Announces Fall Essay Contest

Fall 2019 CRB Essay Contest

The Homestead/Florida City Community Relations Board Fall Essay Contest is now open. Students in grades 5-12 are invited to enter for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Essays must be 500 words and based on the prompt “Why is voting important to you?” Submissions are due by 5pm on Friday, November 29, 2019 and should be sent via email to smeeks@cityofhomestead.com with the subject line “CRB Fall Essay Contest.” For more information, call 305-224-4456.

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City of Homestead Launches Coronavirus Hotline

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Inside Homestead Special Report: COVID-19 March 17, 2020

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Due to COVID-19, Council Meeting to Livestream Only, Comments Accepted Via Email

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Turkey Point Siren Test March 6, 2020

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Homestead City Council Appoints City Manager

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Councilman Roth Recognizes Winners of the Community Relations Board’s Fall Student Essay Contest

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Public Notice: Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the CDBG Program

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