From a blood drive, to a South Florida hot spot re-opening after Hurricane Irma, there’s a lot happening in South Florida this week. Here’s a preview of The Week Ahead:
Miami Beach Hosts Blood Drive: Miami Beach is hosting a blood drive to help the victims of both the Las Vegas shooting and Hurricane Maria. The recent tragic events have had a huge impact on the national blood supply. The “Big Red Bus” will be in front of Miami Beach City Hall on Monday between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
College Week on NBC 6: Monday kicks off NBC 6 College Week! First up is Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale. NBC 6 will head to NSU to get a closer look at what makes this South Florida college so special for students.
Miami Gardens Hosts State of the City Address: On Tuesday night, Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert will give the annual state of the city address. The 14th annual address will take place at the City Hall courtyard at 7 p.m.
Beautification Project for Little Havana: On Tuesday, Mayor Tomas Regalado is expected to announce a beautification project for the area of 13th Avenue between Southwest 8th Street and Coral Way in Little Havana. That project will honor our armed forces.
Broward College Hosts Sea Level & Climate Change Event: On Thursday, Broward College will host a sea level rise and climate change event. It will run like a “fireside chat” with lots of interaction from the hosts and audience members.
Miami Seaquarium to Re-Open: On Friday, the Miami Seaquarium will re-open. The amusement center and museum has been closed since Hurricane Irma hit South Florida. Park officials have spent the past month cleaning up and restoring the park.
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