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Issue 8Thursday, July 9, 2026

Doral voters will decide lifetime term limits

Doral voters will decide a charter amendment, park fees are changing, and the weekend calendar has classes and networking.

Lead story

Doral voters will decide lifetime term limits

Doral voters will decide whether to add lifetime term limits for the mayor and council members. The City Council approved Resolution No. 26-6656 at its June 10 meeting, sending a proposed City Charter amendment to the November general election ballot. The proposal would make term-limit rules a voter decision instead of leaving the issue inside City Hall. The question now moves from the council dais to voters. (Doral Family Journal)

Around town

Doral parks fees are changing

Doral is changing some park fees as part of an administrative update aimed at maintaining city facilities. The change is tied to park upkeep and could affect residents booking rooms, registering for programs, or planning park rentals. That makes the update relevant for families, teams, instructors, and groups that use city facilities for recurring activities instead of one-off visits. Residents should check the current city fee schedule before making plans around a city facility. (Doral Family Journal)

Doral relief work continues after Venezuela rescue deployment

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Task Force Teams 1 and 2 returned to Miami International Airport after earthquake rescue work in Venezuela, while relief efforts continued in Doral. Doral often serves as a gathering point for Venezuelan community aid and family updates when crisis response moves from search-and-rescue to support. The narrow local update is that the deployment came home, and Doral remained part of the relief effort after that return. (WSVN)

A modern Italian trattoria joins Doral Commons

A modern Italian trattoria with Tuscan roots has joined Doral Commons. The restaurant adds another Italian option to the shopping center and gives Doral Commons a new dining draw for residents tracking openings around the city. It also adds to the steady food-and-retail churn along one of Doral's most recognizable shopping corridors. Readers planning a visit should check the restaurant directly before making plans around hours or reservations. (What Now Miami)

Whole Foods is planned for Doral

Whole Foods Market is planned for Doral as part of a South Florida expansion that also includes South Beach. The broader market mix includes local names such as Panther Coffee, Zak the Baker and Sushi Maki. A Doral location would change grocery and prepared-food options for shoppers who now drive outside the city for similar trips. It would also give Doral another anchor retail name at a time when food openings are already moving through the city. (What Now Miami)

Things to do

Cafecito networking starts the morning at Healthy Heaven

The Doral Chamber's Cafecito & Healthy Food Networking Event runs today from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Healthy Heaven Cafe Coffee Shop, 11150 NW 82nd St. The chamber describes it as a free networking event with cafecito, healthy food and local business connections. This is the most immediate item on the calendar for business owners or residents looking for a low-key morning networking stop. (Doral Chamber events)

Teen Comic & Cartooning Workshop is Friday

Teen Comic & Cartooning Workshop is scheduled for Friday at Doral Cultural Arts Center, 8363 NW 53rd Street. The city describes it as a session for ages 12 to 17 that introduces the basics of comics and cartooning. It is a useful option for families looking for an indoor teen activity around the cultural arts center rather than a full-day camp. Families should confirm the start time before heading out. (City of Doral events directory)

Free coding and robotics classes are Saturday

Free Coding & Robotics Classes are scheduled for Saturday at Doral Central Park, 3005 NW 92nd Avenue. Stemtree is attached to the class, which is framed as a coding and robotics learning opportunity for participants. The Central Park location also makes it easy to pair the class with a wider park visit if the timing works for a family schedule. Families should confirm the start time before making the trip. (City of Doral events directory)

Juan Fernandez-Barquin joins a Doral Chamber lunch July 22

The Doral Chamber Signature Lunch with Juan Fernandez-Barquin is scheduled for July 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Vivo! Dolphin Mall. The chamber listing identifies Fernandez-Barquin as Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and frames the lunch around business networking and civic conversation. It is not this weekend, but it belongs on the forward calendar for business readers who plan around chamber events. (Doral Chamber events)

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