Celebrations, citizenship drive, congressional comeback: Your Miramar week in review
Miramar saw a week marked by political developments as well as restaurant and retail announcements.
In addition, free community events offering everything from document shredding to citizenship help are happening Saturday.
Missed the headlines? Here’s a roundup of the top stories from this week in your city:
- Haitian Flag Day: Miramar will celebrate Haitian Flag Day with a family fest at Shirley Branca Park from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, featuring live bands, cultural performances, food vendors and a Haitian patty competition. Miss Cosmo Haiti 2025 Sklouchere Pierre, Zenglen Band, DJ Bankz and the TLL Dance Ensemble are among the scheduled performers.
- Free citizenship help: Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers is sponsoring a free citizenship drive through the Florida Immigrant Coalition from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Vernon E. Hargray Youth Enrichment Center. Applicants must be 18 or older and a legal permanent resident for five years, or three years if married to a U.S. citizen.
- Shred and recycle: Commissioner Yvette Colbourne hosts a free shred-a-thon with lightbulb exchange from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Alexandra P. Davis Multi-Service Complex, where residents can safely dispose of sensitive documents, hazardous chemicals and more. The event is the second of three scheduled for 2026, with the next set for Sept. 19.
- Rapper concert tour: Fort Myers native Plies is bringing his “40 & Up With A Good Job” All White Day Party to Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater on Sunday from 2 to 7 p.m. The event is for ages 21 and up, with an all-white dress code and a $200 prize for the best outfit.
- New breakfast spot: Keke’s Breakfast Cafe could soon open at 10800 Pines Blvd. in the former Denny’s space that closed in January, according to a recently filed food service permit application. The chain is known for its American-style breakfast and brunch plates.
- Retail comeback: Bed, Bath & Beyond products are returning through a merger with The Container Store at a nearby Pembroke Pines location, three years after BB&B’s bankruptcy. Parent company Beyond, Inc. plans to integrate BB&B goods into 98 Container Store locations nationwide by summer 2026.
- Principal departure: Miramar High Principal Winfred Porter is leaving at the end of the school year to take an executive director position in Fort Worth, Texas. During his nearly three-year tenure, Porter helped the school earn its first “A” grade in several years and reach a 95% graduation rate.
- Congressional comeback: Former U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick announced that she plans to run again for Florida’s 20th Congressional District, the seat she resigned from in April amid 25 ethics violations. She faces a 2026 criminal trial in Miami over allegations she stole $5 million in FEMA funds intended for COVID-19 vaccine contracts.
- Fraud arrest: A 70-year-old Miramar resident was arrested on grand theft and fraud charges totaling more than $280,000 tied to fuel and oil deals. Police say one victim sent a $200,000 deposit for jet fuel that never shipped, while another lost $82,100 in a crude palm oil deal.
- School board OKs plan: The Broward school board approved a plan to eliminate 1,000 positions by the 2026-2027 school year as part of a broader restructuring effort tied to declining enrollment and reduced state funding. The move is expected to generate about $54 million in savings as the district continues adjusting to sustained student population losses.
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