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Leadership change, water push, cultural showcase: Catch up on 3 Miramar stories

Catch up on three stories that have sparked conversation around Miramar.
Catch up on three stories that have sparked conversation around Miramar. mocner@miamiherald.com

Three recent stories about Miramar covered several topics, including a new vice mayor, a citywide water-saving challenge and a reggae-and-culture concert featuring local students.

Here’s a rundown to catch up:

Miramar has a new vice mayor: Carson ‘Eddy’ Edwards replaces Yvette Colbourne

Miramar commissioners picked Carson “Eddy” Edwards as the city’s new vice mayor, replacing Yvette Colbourne after her one-year term. Edwards, a first-term commissioner and longtime media/marketing entrepreneur, said he’s excited to keep pushing work to help Miramar thrive.

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Miramar joins national water conservation challenge. How to pledge — and win prizes

Miramar is joining the Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation for April, with residents encouraged to make pledges at home and in daily life. People who pledge can enter prize drawings, and the city is aiming to save about 70 million gallons of water this month.

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Rhythms of Africa concert to feature Somerset Academy Central Miramar students

Students from Somerset Academy Central Miramar will be part of the Rhythms of Africa performances at the Miramar Cultural Center, led by reggae musician Willie Stewart. The shows will also honor late reggae greats and welcome about 100 foster children in the audience.

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