🌱 How a Homestead farm grew into a Southeast produce powerhouse
Homestead, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Homestead! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Homestead farm grew into a Southeast produce powerhouse
- Can Homestead keep its momentum in Friday’s home showdown?
Also on today's calendar: Boo Ling Bash and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Did you hear about the two cell phones who got married? 🤔 (Answer below!)
☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Florida election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: An afternoon shower in spots, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Torbert Farms is One of the Largest Vegetable Growers in the Southeast (floridafarmfamily.com) — A large family-run vegetable operation based in Homestead has grown into one of the Southeast’s biggest producers of squash, beans, corn, and okra, supplying Publix and meal-kit customers. The Torbert family emphasizes soil health, crop rotation, and advocacy through the Dade County Farm Bureau, while raising their young children on the farm and encouraging residents to support local agriculture. 
• Football Recap: Homestead's Dominance over Braddock Continues (maxpreps.com) — Homestead’s Broncos football team bounced back from a tough loss by beating Braddock 24-13, extending their winning streak over the Bulldogs to three games. Quarterback Jahmar Morris led a balanced offense, and the team now sits at 2-6 as they prepare to host Edison on October 23, giving local fans another home game to rally around.
📸 Around Homestead
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Boo Ling Bash →
Hooky Entertainment, 100 S Krome Ave, Homestead
11:00 am
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
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Dinner with New Friends: Homestead | Christians Edition →
Restaurant of the Week, South Dixie Highway, Homestead
7:00 pm -
Free Educational Seminar on Estate Planning - Homestead →
Hampton Inn & Suites - Homestead, 2855 Northeast 9th Street, Homestead
2:30 pm -
Villa Preparatory Academy - Hispanic Heritage Show! →
Seminole Theatre, 18 N Krome Ave, Homestead
6:00 pm -
Steak Night - Presented by VFW Post 4127 - Homestead Florida →
VFW Post 4127, 601 NE 2nd Rd., Homestead
6:00 pm -
Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Homestead, FL →
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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Homestead, FL (43) →
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8:30 am -
Tu puedes, Tu Vales Maternal and Infant Health Fair →
Miami Dade College - Homestead Campus, 500 College Terrace, Homestead
10:00 am -
Hooky Entertainment Homestead, FL Boo-Ling Bash →
Hooky Entertainment Homestead, 100 South Krome Avenue, Homestead
11:00 am -
Fishing Clinic
Fishing Bridge, 9700 SW 328th St Sir Lancelot Jones Way, Homestead
2:00 pm -
Ranger's Choice 3p
Biscayne National Park, 9700 SW 328th St Sir Lancelot Jones Way, Homestead
3:00 pm
Tuesday October 20
Thursday October 22
Saturday October 24
Sunday October 25
📣 Homestead Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Virtual Bid Opening: ITB#202628 - Police Athletic League (PAL) Restroom Renovations (Re-Bid) →
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Virtual Bid Opening: ITB#202635 Barrier Walls for Lucy Switching Station (Re-Bid) →
Homestead, FL Calendar Homestead, FL 33030
1:59 pm
Tuesday October 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My girls are “happy “ mom is home.
They all came to relax with me, but only after “snacks” are given because that’s first when I walk in the door!Sooo spoiled!!! (Nextdoor Redlands) - Hi neighbors.
I need to teach my teen how to drive. Any recommendation on where to go with no cars and/or area to drive homestead? Thanks! (Nextdoor Portofino Lakes)
- Pollo Tropical posted a job opening for Team Member - 10019 in Homestead. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Homestead. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homestead here.
🗞 Nearby News
Florida City
- Stocktwits Retail Therapy: Staples Defy Market Rout In Best Week Since February — Cracker Barrel, Signet And VF Steal The Show (stocktwits.com)
- College volleyball rankings after Week 8: Updated AVCA Coaches Poll (cincinnati.com)
Cutler Bay
- Three-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 55 Results in Injury (sweetlaw.com)
- María Elvira Salazar nets another foreign endorsement, this time from Argentina's President (floridapolitics.com)
Kendall
- Early voting opens today in South Florida. Check the rules, dates, locations (miamiherald.com)
Ok Homestead! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Did you hear about the two cell phones who got married?" — They had a great reception (Thank you Hallie H. for sending it in!)
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