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Faith Communities in and around North Bay Village

North Bay Village and its surrounding areas offer a variety of places of worship, catering to diverse faith traditions. Here are some notable churches and temples in the vicinity:

Within North Bay Village:

Ummah of Miami Beach
- Address: 7904 West Dr, North Bay Village, FL 33141
- Phone: 786-216-7035
- Description: A local place of worship serving the Muslim community in North Bay Village.
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Nearby Places of Worship:

Calvary Chapel
- Address: 7141 Indian Creek Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33141
- Phone: 305-531-2730
- Description: A Christ-centered, cross-focused church offering services and community programs.
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Temple Moses Sephardic Congregation of Florida
- Address: 1200 Normandy Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33141
- Phone: 305-861-6308
- Description: A Sephardic Jewish congregation providing religious services and cultural events.
- superpages.com
Iglesia Jesus Es Rey
- Address: 1133 71st St, Miami Beach, FL 33141
- Phone: 305-867-7679
- Description: A Christian church offering worship services and community outreach programs.
- superpages.com
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church
- Address: 17775 N Bay Rd, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
- Phone: 305-931-0600
- Description: A Catholic parish providing mass services and religious education.
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St. Bernard de Clairvaux Episcopal Church
- Address: 16711 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
- Phone: 305-945-1461
- Description: An Episcopal church known for its historic architecture and spiritual services.
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St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral
- Address: 2401 SW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33129
- Phone: 305-854-2922
- Description: A Greek Orthodox cathedral offering liturgical services and cultural events.
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New Revelation Alliance Church
- Address: 11900 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33181
- Phone: 305-893-8050
- Description: A Christian church focusing on community service and spiritual growth.
- FaithStreet

These establishments reflect the rich tapestry of faith communities accessible to residents and visitors of North Bay Village, fostering spiritual growth and community engagement.

Why I’m Launching the Gentlemen’s Journal Doral Chapter

Why I Launched the Gentlemen’s Journal Doral Chapter
“Leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about being willing to ask better questions.”— Kevin Kerwin

I didn’t wake up one morning and decide to launch the Gentlemen’s Journal Doral Chapter because it sounded like a good idea or a trend.
The decision came from something quieter—and much heavier.
Like many men, I’ve spent years building businesses, leading teams, and carrying responsibilities—both family and professional. Society expects you to always have it together, even when you don’t. Over time, I noticed a pattern—not just in my life, but in conversations with other men I respect: we are surrounded by people, yet often walk alone.
Men are taught to be strong, dependable, and composed. Those qualities matter. However, many men confuse strength with silence. Isolation quietly replaced accountability. Honest conversations were postponed, waiting for “when things slow down”—a time that rarely arrives.
Gentlemen’s Journal gave language to something I already felt.
This wasn’t about traditional self-improvement. Instead, the focus was alignment. More importantly, it meant creating a space where men could speak honestly without performing. Character mattered more than titles. Men didn’t just claim to value family—they actively protected it.
That realization made it clear: Doral needed this room.
Doral is full of builders—entrepreneurs, professionals, fathers, and leaders. Leadership doesn’t thrive in isolation; it sharpens through proximity. Being around men willing to speak truth respectfully and hold one another accountable consistently is transformative.
That is the environment the Gentlemen’s Journal Doral Chapter creates.
Once a month, we gather with intention. Each man takes the floor for a few uninterrupted minutes and speaks openly about what’s real in his life. Not a highlight reel. Not a sales pitch. Just truth. Men who truly listen offer thoughtful, direct feedback.
The room operates without hierarchy. Competition has no place in these conversations. Judgment never enters the discussion.
What matters is how you show up—at home, in business, and in integrity. The expectation is simple but powerful: family first, business second, honor above profit.
I chose to launch this Gentlemen’s Journal Doral Chapter because men do better when they are known, challenged, supported, and reminded that leadership isn’t about image—it’s about responsibility.
This chapter isn’t for everyone—and that is intentional.
It is for men who are willing to be honest. Who value accountability over applause. Who understand that the strongest leaders continue to grow.
If any part of this resonates with you, I invite you to reach out. Not to join immediately—but to talk, ask questions, and see if this room makes sense for where you are in life right now.
To learn more about the Gentlemen’s Journal Doral Chapter, or to attend a meeting as a guest, contact Kevin Kerwin directly at (786) 374-9103. Every conversation is confidential, respectful, and pressure-free.
Sometimes, leadership begins by choosing not to walk alone.

Latinvex Honors Fernando Alonso Among 2025 Top 100 Lawyers in Latin America

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is proud to announce that partner Fernando C. Alonso has been recognized among the 2025 top 100 attorneys from international law firms working in Latin America by Latinvex, an online publisher of daily news and weekly analysis of Latin America business.
Alonso was named a leader in the categories of Corporate/M&A and Banking and Finance. Alonso is chairman of the firm’s Latin American and Iberian practice group and has practiced in the corporate and securities, banking and international fields for more than 25 years. His clients include a broad range of publicly owned and privately held US and foreign companies and financial institutions.
About Latinvex
Latinvex publishes nearly 50 rankings benchmarking the region’s companies, countries and people. It provides extensive coverage of Latin America’s legal, energy and technology sectors. The Top 100 Lawyers rankings include attorneys from across 14 categories, including arbitration & litigation, banking & finance, capital markets, corporate/M&A, energy, FCPA & fraud, project finance and more. The criteria used include recent track record on major deals and business, prominence of firm in Latin America and rankings by third parties such as Chambers and Partners, Legal 500 and Refinitiv.
About Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
For more than 120 years, Hunton Andrews Kurth has served clients across the globe with a collaborative and purposeful approach. With offices strategically located in the United States and around the world, the firm is known for its strength in the energy, financial services, real estate, and retail and consumer products industries, as well as its considerable depth across numerous practice areas. Hunton Andrews Kurth fosters a strong culture built upon an unwavering commitment to its clients, colleagues, and communities. To learn more, please visit huntonak.com.

State of Sweetwater – June 2025

Mid-Year Momentum
By Wilson Alvarez – MiamiBusiness.com

“Momentum breeds motivation; success is a habit built on motion.” — Anonymous

June marks the midpoint of 2025, and in Sweetwater, the numbers and the mood both point upward. The first six months of the year brought construction breakthroughs, new business launches, and community achievements that reaffirm one truth: Sweetwater’s economy doesn’t slow down for summer—it accelerates.

1. Half-Year Economic Check-In
Sweetwater’s mid-year business license data shows a 14 percent increase in new registrations compared with the same period in 2024. Service-based startups lead the surge—marketing firms, logistics providers, wellness studios, and small-scale food producers are choosing Sweetwater for its central location and approachable rents.
Meanwhile, the city’s Finance Department reports record permit revenue, driven by steady commercial remodeling and infrastructure projects. Those numbers reinforce that local entrepreneurs are reinvesting profits right back into the community.

2. Upland Park Progress: The Future Takes Shape
At the Upland Park site, June brings visible transformation: steel framing on the transit plaza is complete, and early leasing inquiries have begun. Real-estate insiders expect pre-leasing announcements by year’s end, potentially introducing national brands alongside local boutiques.
Developers estimate that construction has already generated over 600 temporary jobs, with permanent positions expected once the retail component opens. Sweetwater’s skyline—and its employment outlook—are rising in tandem.

3. FIU Summer Innovation Series
Florida International University continues to bridge academia and entrepreneurship with its Summer Innovation Series hosted at the Sweetwater Co-Lab. This month’s sessions focus on AI in business operations and financial literacy for founders.
FIU’s Dean of Business called Sweetwater “the living lab of Miami’s west side,” where students can test ideas with real local partners. One standout project: CivicSense, a student-developed app that helps residents report street-light outages directly to City Hall. It’s currently in pilot phase and could become part of the city’s Smart Sweetwater initiative launched in April.

4. Retail & Hospitality Heat Up
At Dolphin Mall, the summer sale season arrived early, and so did the crowds. Mall operators report a 12 percent jump in international visitors, particularly from Latin America. A new Visit Miami Info Hub kiosk opened near the main atrium to guide tourists toward Sweetwater restaurants and attractions—keeping visitor spending within the city.
Nearby hotels like Aloft Sweetwater and Hilton Garden Inn Miami-Doral are posting record occupancy, averaging 88 percent for June weekends.

5. Community Highlights & Anniversaries

Sweetwater CrossFit 305 celebrated five years with a “Train for a Cause” fundraiser benefiting local youth sports.

La Esquina Panadería marked ten years in business, expanding its outdoor café seating along NW 107th Ave.

The Sweetwater Business Alliance hosted its Mid-Year Mixer with more than 120 attendees, featuring a panel on digital marketing trends led by FIU alumni.

These gatherings are more than networking—they’re proof of a city learning, adapting, and thriving together.

6. Infrastructure & Transportation
The city completed resurfacing projects on SW 4th Street and upgraded LED lighting along NW 12th Street, part of the ongoing Smart Sweetwater program. Plans for additional bike-lane connectivity to FIU Campus were approved, aligning with Miami-Dade’s “Mobility 305” sustainability initiative.
The improvements are small steps toward a larger goal: making Sweetwater the most walkable, commuter-friendly micro-city west of downtown Miami.

Takeaway
Mid-year 2025 confirms that Sweetwater isn’t simply holding momentum—it’s mastering it. Construction, commerce, and community are moving in harmony, proving that steady progress creates lasting prosperity.

The State of Coconut Grove June 2025

Momentum without purpose is like a wave without direction.
-Wilson Alvarez
Coconut Grove City Update: July 2025 Events, Housing, and Hurricane Readiness
Coconut Grove City Update — In July 2025, civic engagement and community initiatives continue to shape the future of the Grove. From successful summer festivals and accessibility improvements to hurricane preparedness and affordable housing efforts, local leaders are taking action to build a more resilient, inclusive neighborhood.

Grove Summer Kickoff Festival Draws Over 3,500 Residents
Mayor Ken Russell led the Grove Summer Kickoff Festival on June 15 at Peacock Park, welcoming more than 3,500 attendees. Residents enjoyed live music, family art stations, and a local food fair. The event highlighted community spirit and ushered in the summer season with energy and inclusivity.

Cool Pavement and Resiliency Funding Underway
As part of this month’s Coconut Grove City Update, Mayor Russell is promoting a cool pavement initiative to reduce urban heat in key business corridors. The city’s application for Miami-Dade County Resiliency Funding is still under review, with updates expected by mid-July.
Learn more about Cool Pavement from the EPA and how it helps reduce heat island effects.

Clean Grove 2025 Expands Into Neighborhoods
Clean Grove 2025, launched by City Manager Emilio Gonzalez, now includes five neighborhood associations working together on bi-weekly cleanups and public education on waste reduction. It’s a grassroots movement pushing for a cleaner, greener Grove.
Gonzalez is also collaborating with Planning & Zoning to fast-track a city-owned lot for a mixed-income housing project. A public hearing is scheduled for July 10.Read more about City of Miami Affordable Housing Programs.

Coconut Grove City Update on Sidewalk Equity Initiative
On June 19, Commissioner Damian Pardo introduced the Sidewalk Equity Proposal, aiming to address accessibility gaps in underserved neighborhoods. He will lead a community walking tour on July 3 to gather final feedback before the City Council vote later this month.

Planning & Zoning Hearings Focus on Affordable Housing and Green Space
In mid-June, Planning & Zoning hosted hearings on three city-owned lots identified in the May audit. Residents emphasized maintaining the Grove’s unique architectural style while expanding housing access. A critical vote on the first redevelopment site—whether to use it for affordable housing or preserve it as green space—is scheduled for July 17.

Coconut Grove Hurricane Season Prep in Full Swing
The city has activated several initiatives to prepare for the 2025 hurricane season:

June 28: Emergency Preparedness Fair at Paurotis Park

Free hurricane guides at libraries and participating retailers

Expanded sandbag stations throughout the city

Rollout of a new SMS emergency alert system

Visit Ready.gov for national hurricane preparedness resources.

What’s Ahead in July – Key Dates

July 3: Community Walking Tour (Sidewalk Equity)

July 4: Independence Day Family Festival at Peacock Park

July 10: Public Hearing on Mixed-Income Housing

July 17: City Vote on Redevelopment Site

HVAC rebate program and cooling station rollout announcements coming soon

Final Word: Coconut Grove City Update Shows Momentum and Vision
This Coconut Grove City Update highlights a proactive and united community. With initiatives in sustainability, accessibility, housing, and emergency preparedness, July 2025 reflects a Grove that’s growing stronger—together.

Healthcare News June 2025

June 2025: Advancing Care and Community Wellness
June 2025 highlighted how Miami healthcare & wellness continues to evolve, balancing innovative hospital expansions with outreach programs that promote preventive care and wellness throughout Miami-Dade County.

Jackson Memorial Launches New Telehealth Services
Jackson Memorial Hospital expanded telehealth offerings, allowing patients easier access to specialists in cardiology, dermatology, and behavioral health. This expansion reduces travel barriers and helps residents manage chronic conditions from home. (jacksonhealth.org)

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital Upgrades Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital completed a major upgrade to its NICU, including state-of-the-art equipment and enhanced monitoring systems. These improvements ensure newborns receive the highest quality care in a safe, supportive environment. (hcafloridahealthcare.com)

Baptist Health Introduces Mobile Health Clinics
Baptist Health launched mobile health clinics in underserved neighborhoods across Miami-Dade. These units provide preventive screenings, vaccinations, and wellness counseling directly to residents, making healthcare more accessible. (baptisthealth.net)

Community Wellness Events in June
Several initiatives aimed at community health took place in June 2025:

Miami Beach Fitness and Wellness Fair – Focused on preventive health screenings and nutrition guidance.

Free Mental Health Workshops – Sponsored by UHealth SoLé Mia, these workshops provided strategies for stress management and wellness.

Healthy Kids Initiative – Pediatric health screenings and educational events held at local schools. (eventbrite.com)

These events emphasize preventive care and connect residents with valuable healthcare resources.

Spotlight on Miami-Dade Health Advocates

Dr. Cristina Brito – Advocating for pediatric wellness, including school-based health screenings.

Dennise Nicola – Continuing to champion elder care programs, ensuring seniors receive comprehensive support.

Jackson Memorial Telehealth Team – Pioneering virtual care to expand access across the county.

“The art of medicine consists of amusing the patient while nature cures the disease.” – Voltaire
Voltaire’s words remind us that while medicine and technology advance, compassionate care remains at the heart of Miami healthcare & wellness—especially through telehealth and community outreach initiatives.

Key Takeaway
June demonstrated that Miami healthcare & wellness is a dynamic system, combining advanced technology, community engagement, and dedicated professionals to promote health for every resident. Progress is achieved not just in hospitals, but in neighborhoods, schools, and homes.

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