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courtesy of Ruiz-Healy Art, New York / San Antonio Nicolás Leiva is renowned for his exuberant sculptures and paintings that capture various expressive personal visions. Vessels, boats, abstract forms, flying carriages are transformed into ceramics in an explosion of lush primary colors embossed with metals like silver and gold. Animals and vegetables commingle in a garden of flowers amidst otherworldly places of shelter, are replicated as box-like reliquaries, and plate-like medallions in miniature close-up show territories transitioned from his works on paper. His imaginative world unfolds in infinite realms like a Möbius strip. Highly gestural, organic, or geometric, Leiva presents a host of archetypes in his emblems of flight, safety, and delight. Born in 1958 in Tucumán, Argentina, Leiva graduated from the Fine Arts School of the Universidad Nacional de Tucumán. He continued his studies in Buenos Aires and moved to Miami in 1990. In 1996, he extended his practice to sculpture and ceramics. He lives part-time in Faenza, Italy, where he works with a variety of materials at the workshops of Ceramica Gatti. His work is the subject of the 2005 monograph Nicolas Leiva: The Fire of Self and Multiplication with scholarly text by Ricardo Pau-Llosa and Mariza Vescovo published by Bandecchi & Vivaldi in Italy. He has had many important solo and group exhibitions in the US and internationally, notably his 2023 solo exhibition, Historia de un día, Museo de Bellas Artes Laureano Brizuela, Catamarca, Argentina. Leiva was recently selected for the 2023 Miami Individual Artist (MIA) Grant, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs in Miami, FL. His works are in the permanent collections of the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (MALBA); The Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana; the Berardo Collection in Lisbon, Portugal; the Gollinelli Collection in Bologna, Italy; and the Museum of Art of Fort Lauderdale in Florida. The Civic Museum of Marble, Carrara, Italy; Museo Maria Zambrano, Malaga, Spain; José Luis Cuevas Museum, Mexico City, México; Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach, CA; and Fundación Federico García Lorca, Madrid, Spain. Nicolás Leiva, Sopera, 2015 Signed and dated on the underside Majolica ceramic with gold and platinum lustrous Ceramica Gatti, Italy 17 x 18 x 17 in. courtesy of Ruiz-Healy Art, New York / San Antonio. Nicolás Leiva, Sopera, 2015 Signed and dated on the underside Majolica ceramic with gold and platinum lustrous Ceramica Gatti, Italy 17 x 18 x 17 in. courtesy of Ruiz-Healy Art, New York / San Antonio. Nicolás Leiva, Sea Flora, 2024 Signed and dated on the underside Majolica ceramic with gold 35 x 15 x 15 in. courtesy of Ruiz-Healy Art, New York / San Antonio. Nicolás Leiva, Arbol de los Sueños (Tree of Dreams), 2017 Signed and dated on the underside Majolica ceramic with gold and lustrous Ceramica Gatti, Italy 30 in diameter. courtesy of Ruiz-Healy Art, New York / San Antonio.

From an interview with Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works CEO Eulois Cleckley and Paul Comfort originally aired in February, 2023.Eulois talks with Paul about his vision and approach to leadership with his REPPS model and how it's helped his team perform better and exceed what they thought they could accomplish.Link to original interview: https://transitunplugged.com/transit-unplugged-podcast/stacey-matlen-and-eulois-cleckley/One of his top executives, Schneider St. Preux, was recently on the podcast and cited Eulois' leadership as a critical factor in his career. Listen to that episode here: https://transitunplugged.com/transit-unplugged-podcast/schneider-st-preux/00:00 Introduction to Transit Unplugged Deep Cuts00:44 Meet Eulois Cleckley: Leadership Insights01:02 The Importance of Strong Leadership02:29 Principles of Effective Leadership: The REPPS Acronym02:56 Focusing on Results04:32 Setting High Expectations05:39 Setting High Expectations for Success06:33 Focusing on People: The Key to Leadership08:02 Empowering Staff for Maximum Potential08:46 The Importance of Data-Driven DecisionsTransit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.comHost: Paul ComfortProducer: Paul ComfortEditor and Writer: Tris HusseyExecutive Producer: Julie GatesSpecial thanks to:Brand design: Tina OlagundoyeSocial Media: Tatyana MechkarovaMarketing content, Transit Unplugged Newsletter, & transit puns: Tris HusseyIf you have a question or comment, email us at info@transitunplugged.com.Follow us on social media: LinkedIn - Twitter - Threads- Instagram - FacebookSign up for the Transit Unplugged NewsletterDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent (“Modaxo”). This production belongs to Modaxo, and may contain information that may be subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property rights and restrictions. This production provides general information, and should not be relied on as legal advice or opinion. Modaxo specifically disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and will not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages arising from the use of this presentation, from any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken in response to it.

The back-to-back hurricanes that swept through the Southeastern U.S. brought unimaginable destruction to the region. Many places are far from recovered, with tens of thousands of people still without power in some areas.But behind the scenes, transportation networks need to keep running. People need to be evacuated to safety. Supplies have to get through. Emergency workers need to get to where they are needed.This week we pull back the curtain with a special episode focused on how our transportation networks prepare for and recover from disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton. On this special episode of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort connected with six transportation leaders in Florida about the preparations, their Emergency Operations Centers, and what happens now to recover.We hear from:Brad Miller, CEO of Pinellas Suncoast Transit AuthorityCoree Cuff Lonergan, CEO of Broward County Transit (BCT)Dave Dech, Executive Director of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority/Tri-RailIvan Maldonado, Executive Director of Palm TranTiffany Homler Hawkins, CEO of Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX)Greg Slater, CEO/Executive Director of the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway AuthorityThis is a unique episode that only Transit Unplugged can bring you! Make sure you tune in and share with your transit colleagues.Next week on the show, we have Mass Transit Magazine 40 Under 40 winner Schneider St. Preux talking about his 12 year transit career trajectory from bus operator to General Superintendent of Bus Operations for the Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works. Schneider tells Paul what it took to build his career and his advice for other up and coming leaders in the industry.Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.comHost: Paul ComfortProducer: Paul ComfortEditor and Writer: Tris HusseyExecutive Producer: Julie GatesSpecial thanks to:Brand design: Tina OlagundoyeSocial Media: Tatyana MechkarovaMarketing content, Transit Unplugged Newsletter, & transit puns: Tris HusseyIf you have a question or comment, email us at info@transitunplugged.com.Follow us on social media: LinkedIn - Twitter - Threads- Instagram - FacebookSign up for the Transit Unplugged Newsletter00:00 Introduction to the Eye of the Storm00:45 Brad Miller: Riding Out the Storm01:17 Coree Cuff Lonergan: Tornadoes and Transit01:33 Ivan Moldanado: Coordination and Preparation01:54 Tiffany Homler Hawkins: Orlando's Response02:22 Dave Dech: TriRail's Role in the Crisis02:44 Greg Slater: Road Networks and Disaster Management03:43Brad Miller: Firsthand Hurricane Experience11:03 Brad Miller: Evacuation and Recovery Efforts21:19 Dave Dech: TriRail's Hurricane Preparedness32:11 Coree Cuff Lonergan on Broward County's Hurricane Response36:03 Ivan Maldonado Discusses PalmTran's...

This week we bring you a special episode sponsored by Uber Transit. Across the U.S., Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) are filling important gaps in transit networks. From giving rides to late night shift workers to helping elderly and disabled riders access the world around them, TNCs make sure "transit deserts" aren't "mobility deserts."Recently, Paul sat down with Bonnie Epstein of Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), Carlos Cruz-Casas of Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works, and Robert Betts from Marin Transit to talk about the different ways TNCs, have not only transformed their transit networks, but their communities as well. PSTA was the first agency in the U.S. to work with Uber Transit to help late night shift workers get to and from work when regular transit wasn't running.Since its start in 2016, PSTA has helped thousands of people get to work, break into the workforce, and grow their careers. Now this model is being used in Miami-Dade to re-connect riders with the larger transit system after their system reorganization, and in Marin County on-demand transit is letting their aging population age in place and still stay active in their community.This episode is sponsored by Uber Transit, who recently published Transit Horizons 2.0: The Mobility Evolution. This industry perspective paper explores how public-private partnerships have and can enhance public transportation. It's available for download at uber.com/transithorizons.Coming up next week we learn about all the improvements being made in Boston by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority in an interview with MBTA COO Ryan Coholan.Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.comHost: Paul ComfortProducer: Paul ComfortEditor and Writer: Tris HusseyExecutive Producer: Julie GatesSpecial thanks to:Brand design: Tina OlagundoyeSocial Media: Tatyana MechkarovaMarketing content, Transit Unplugged Newsletter, & transit puns: Tris HusseyIf you have a question or comment, email us at info@transitunplugged.com.Follow us on social media: LinkedIn - Twitter - Threads- Instagram - FacebookSign up for the Transit Unplugged Newsletter00:00 Expanding Your Reach: Leveraging TNCs in Transit01:07 Episode Overview and Sponsorship01:57 Guest Introductions04:36 Marin Transit: Catch A Ride Program05:38 PSTA: TD Late Shift Program08:24 Miami-Dade: Better Bus Network Solutions11:32 Discussion on Transit Innovations17:21 Marin County17:21 Personal Stories and Impact24:32 Coming up next week on Transit UnpluggedDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent (“Modaxo”). This production belongs to Modaxo, and may contain information that may be...

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Kevin Guthrie, the management director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management; Pete Gomez, the management director of the Miami-Dade County Department of Emergency Management; and Clay Pacheco, the management director of the Broward County Office of Emergency Management, about the flood emergency. Milberg also interviewed Steadman Stahl, the president of the South Florida Police Benevolent Association; and Lori Alhadeff, a member of the Broward County School Board, the founder of Make Our Schools Safe, and the mother of 14-year-old Alyssa, who died during a mass shooting on Feb. 14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm Julie Gates and this is your Transit Unplugged News Minute. Transit agencies all over the globe are reimagining their bus networks to meet the changing ridership patterns that were triggered by the pandemic. In November, Florida's Miami Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works will be moving into Phase 2 of its Better Bus Network SHIFTS Into Gear program. With the help of public input, this newly designed bus network aims to make bus service more accessible by increasing frequency of buses, enhancing connections, and improving evening and weekend services. The goals of the program include increasing access to major job centers, government, and health services, while delivering frequent and reliable bus lines that can reduce the dependence on cars. Phase 2 of Miami Dade's Better Bus Network kicks into high gear on November 13th. This Transit Unplugged News Minute is being brought to you by Modaxo, passionate about moving the world's people. I'm Julie Gates.

Autonomous vehicles hold incredible potential for improving mobility in American cities – but collaboration is vital to maximizing the benefits of AVs and navigating the challenges of introducing new technology to city streets. In this PAVE Virtual Panel, experts will share insights from a multidisciplinary effort to identify best practices for integrating AVs into U.S. cities of all sizes.A new report by the NYU Rudin Center for Transportation, Principles for Autonomous Urbanism, outlines how policymakers, industry, and stakeholders can work together to mitigate challenges and pursue opportunities to collectively unlock the positive benefits of AVs for cities.The NYU Rudin Center for Transportation and Nuro brought together five working groups of practitioners, policymakers, advocates, and industry leaders to identify specific principles that are applicable to a wide range of U.S. cities. These participants hailed from cities large and small, as well as from suburbs and state authorities, representing public, private, and non-profit sectors.Join us for an engaging discussion and learn about the 10 actionable principles for government, industry, and stakeholders to collaborate on integrating AVs into cities of all sizes.Panelists:Sarah Kaufman – Interim Director, NYU Rudin Center for TransportationKatie Stevens – Head of Policy, NuroCarlos Cruz-Casas – Chief Innovation Officer, Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public WorksRyan Westrom – Vice President of Strategy, CitianModerator: Greg Rogers – Founder & President, Aries Public Policy LLC

This week Paul chats with Kate Mattice, Executive Director of the Northern Virginia Transit Commission, about managing and advising transit agencies and the Virginia Rail Express in one of the most complex and connected regions in the United States. From zero emissions to zero fare, Kate Mattice is tackling the big issues facing transit in Northern Virginia and the U.S. Capitol Region. It's not enough to get people from A to B; you need to plan for C, D, and E as well. In today's new transit environment with zero emissions, zero fare, and infrastructure investments, Kate has a pragmatic vision for getting it done. You might remember last season's episode with Monica Backmon and her similar task in the region, these two episodes highlight the critical need to cross-agency collaboration in regions like Northern Virginia. Also this week Mike Bismeyer comments on mentoring and mentorship in Mike's Minute. Mike recently share his work with a new mentee and how the value you get from being a mentor goes both ways. Next week on Transit Unplugged we have Stacey Matlen, VP of Innovation at Partnership for New York City, and Eulois Cleckley, CEO of the Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works. If you have a question or want to be a guest on the show, email us at info@transitunplugged.com. Enriched by Vizzy (00:00) Kate Mattice, Executive Director, Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (00:26) Interview with Kate Mattice, Part 1 (19:49) Mike's Minute with Mike Bismeyer (21:39) Interview with Kate Mattice, Part 2 (26:51) Coming up next week: Stacey Matlen and Eulois Cleckley (27:47) Subscribe to Transit Unplugged TV on YouTube! Chapters, images & show notes powered by vizzy.fm.

While “zero emission” and “battery electric” are the hot buzzwords, compressed natural gas (CNG) and renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling technology continues to have a strong footing in the refuse industry. Therefore, the death of the internal combustion engine has been greatly exaggerated. Fueling infrastructure for battery electric and CNG/RNG is still not feasible in vast swaths of the country, and clean diesel technology has made great strides. Engine manufacturers have focused on reducing emissions for more than a decade, and they now claim that current tailpipe emissions are cleaner than the air entering the engine! Whether your fleet is all diesel, you've transitioned some of it to CNG/RNG or you're leading the charge in battery-electric vehicle adoption, there are many great ways to keep driving your refuse collection fleet forward. Speakers: Don Ross (Moderator), Vice President, Sales and Marketing, McLaughlin Family Companies and New Way Trucks George Fotopoulos, Vice President, E-Mobility Business, Mack Trucks Marc de Smidt, Vice President, ACX Refuse Engineering Michael Patterson, CEO, Battle Motors Mike Fernandez, Director, Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management Scott Scholz, General Manager, GreenWaste of Palo Alto If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts! Connect with us! Instagram: @WasteExpo Twitter: @Waste360 & @Waste_Expo Facebook: @Waste360's WasteExpo TikTok: @WasteExpo Liz Bothwell on Twitter: @LizBothwell Subscribe to our newsletters.

We wrap up our Mass Transit Magazine 40 Under 40 series with interviews with three more amazing transit leaders: Carlos Cruz-Casas, Chief Innovation Officer, Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works Roman Steichen, Director of Transit Services, Frederick County, MD Sophia Maletz Franklyn, Director of Fare Revenue & Administrative Services, TriMet In conversation with Paul and Mischa Wanek-Libman, Editor in Chief of Mass Transit Magazine we learn how each of them apply their leadership skills, ingenuity, and vision for public transit to solving challenges and innovating at their agencies. This week there is a strong focus on innovation and creating systems that help everyone have a better, a more dignified experience, as Roman put it, taking transit. From new seamless payment solutions at TriMet, steering the agency through the COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland, or connecting city and county transportation systems in Miami-Dade, each of these leaders tell us their stories and demonstrate why they are part of this prestigious group of transit leaders. Next week we head over to the UK where Paul interviewed Mike Bagshaw, COO of MTR UK about rail and rail travel. Don't forget to sign up for the Transit Unplugged newsletter and if you have a question email us at info@transitunplugged.com

This week we have the first of two special Mass Transit 40 Under 40 shows. This week Paul Comfort and Mischa Wanek-Libman, Editor in Chief of Mass Transit Magazine talk with two of the honorees: Kayleigh Cleek, Transit Planning Manager, Greenville Transit Authority, and Sapna Shah, Superintendent, NY MTA talk about their careers, what they do at their agencies, and their visions for the future of transit. These are two extraordinary women who are already making their mark on the transit world. And next week we continue the series with Carlos Cruz-Casas, Chief Innovation Officer, Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works, Roman Steichen, Director of Transit Services, Frederick County, and Sophia Maletz Franklyn, Director of Fare Revenue & Administrative Services at TriMet talking with Paul and Mischa. Also on the show we have:

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Erik Neugaard, Environmental Program Manager for Broward County Port Everglades about Port Everglades, Coral Restoration, and Certifications.   Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form.Showtimes: 1:25  Nic & Laura talk about Florida10:20  Interview with Erik Neugaard Starts10:39  Port Everglades18:38  Coral Restoration30:31  CertificationsPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Erik Neugaard at https://www.linkedin.com/in/neugaard.Guest Bio:Erik Neugaard has more than 30 years of experience as an environmental professional and is currently the Environmental Program Manager for Broward County Port Everglades. Previous experience includes positions at Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management, Florida Department of Transportation, and as a consultant. He holds a BS degree in natural sciences and a MD degree in marine biology, as well as certifications as a land use planner, wetland scientist, wildlife biologist, fisheries professional, protected species observer, GIS professional, scientific diving safety officer, trimix scuba instructor, and USCG master captain. He is also very active in the South Florida Chapter and is helping establish community coral nursery, oyster gardening, and seagrass nursery programs.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the show

This week Paul is talking with Eulois Cleckley, Director and CEO of the Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works. Eulois manages everything from buses, trains, microtransit, and even exploring urban air mobility--yes, flying cars--along with all the roads and bridges in his county. Eulois is undertaking a massive update of the county's 3000 intersections with smart signaling technology to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion in one of the nation's most car-centric areas. And this also happens to be our 200th episode of Transit Uplugged! Here's to another 200! Next week on Transit Unplugged News and Views, Christiaan Blake of WMATA talks about access to transit and mobility. If you have a question, comment, or would like to be a guest on Transit Unplugged, email us anytime at info@transitunplugged.com.

Part of the extended program for "Left Futures" hosted by Bas Fisher Invitational, Jan. 28th - Mar. 12 of 2021, in Miami, FL. "After Geoengineering: Climate Tragedy, Repair and Restoration" by Holly Jean Buck. Verso, 2019 Music by: "Starseed Junglist Anthem" by DJ Umberto Ecco 2k Left Futures is a part of WATERPROOF MIAMI in partnership with the Bridge Initiative, check basfisherinvitational.com, waterproofMIA.com or bridgeinitiative.org for more info. The exhibition and conversation is generously supported in part by a Knight Arts Challenge grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and with the support of the Andy Warhol Foundation, the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture and the State of Florida, The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and the Cowles Charitable Trust. Our exhibition space has been made possible with the generous support of Miami Design District.

Amanda Sanfilippo Long would like to acknowledge the following correction: towards the end, she mentions the “High Line” as an exciting upcoming project coming up for Miami-Dade County, she meant to refer to the project as Miami’s “Underline”, which is a similar project to New York’s High Line, both projects designed by James Corner Field Operations. www.theunderline.org Amanda Sanfilippo Long is the Curator & Artist Manager of Art in Public Places, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. One of the first public art programs in the country (est. 1973), 1.5% of public land construction costs are allocated for the purchase or commission of artworks. With over 700 works of art in the collection, the program has gained international recognition. Amanda is the Director of the South Florida Cultural Consortium, and the Executive Director and Chief Curator of Fringe Projects. Amanda initiated and directed Art in Public Places’ co-presentation of the Creative Time Summit Miami, 2018. Amanda has held positions at Locust Projects, Miami, FL; Creative Time, New York, NY; The Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, NY; and the BCA Center, Burlington, VT. She holds an MA in Contemporary Art History, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London; BA in Art History, University of Vermont. https://miamidadepublicart.org/ http://www.fringeprojectsmiami.com/

Creative Time, the force behind ambitious public art projects in New York City and beyond, takes its annual summit to Miami in 2018. We invite Creative Time director Justine Ludwig to talk about the focus of this year's convening. On Archipelagos and Other Imaginaries—Collective Strategies to Inhabit the World is the poetic title and subject of the 2018 Summit, with the idea of coalition as a central theme. Thinkers, dreamers and doers working at the intersection of art and politics gather to consider issues ranging from immigration and borders to climate realities, notions of intersectional justice, gentrification and tourism as an enabler for neocolonialism. A portal to the Caribbean, Latin America and the entire world, Miami is the perfect context for such conversations. The City's creative community is ready—not only to share local challenges and their own site-sensitive initiatives, but also to welcome fresh perspectives on how art and activism might address these global concerns. Sound Editor: Anamnesis Audio | Special Audio: Krudas Cubensi, Mi cuerpo es mio, Haus of Shame via Amal Kiosk, Brigada Puerta de Tierra, Nástio Mosquito, Hilário Related Episodes: Cultural Complexity in Little Haiti, Art and the Rising Sea, The BLCK Family of Miami, Modern Portrait of Black Florida, Diaspora Vibe: Art with Caribbean Roots, Caribbean Arts Remix Miami, Tania Bruguera on Art Activism, Cesar Cornejo on Architectural Intervention, Mary Mattingly on Human Relationships, Glexis Novoa on Cuba's Past, Live from Dominican Republic with Tilting Axis, Live from Trinidad: Where Digital Culture Thrives, Public Art and the Underline, Artist Residency in the Everglades, Art and the Environment at Deering Estates Related Links: Creative Time, Creative Time Summit 2018, Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Creative Time Summit Miami is co-presented with Art in Public Places of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, with leading support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

In segment 1, Ashley speaks with Dr. Derek Burkholder, Research Scientist for the Guy Harvey Research Institute and Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program, about what we can do to help protect turtles during nesting season and how badly hurricanes can affect them. In segment 2, Gayle speaks with Adriana Perez, Cultural Projects Administrator for the Miami Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and Eric Fliss, Managing Director for the South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center about upcoming performances, and community outreach including their involvement with local schools.

In segment 1, Ashley speaks with Victoria Galan from the Miami Dade Public Library about recent advances in their system and why reading should be a priority. Also Ashley speaks with Craig Cohen, Director of Sponsorship Development at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital about the Conine Clubhouse.  In segment 2, Gayle speaks with Frank Calderon, Communications Manager, and James Richards, Information Officer, with the Miami Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management, which oversees mosquito control. They speak about the ongoing battle against Zika and the persistent mosquito that carries it, as well as the safety and effectiveness of their pesticides.