North Miami CRA Approves Grant for Dental Practice Expansion
- Meeting Overview:
In a recent meeting, the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) approved a $200,000 grant for Amira Aesthetics, a dental practice committed to health equity and community engagement, seeking to expand its operations. Additionally, the CRA addressed the employment contract of its executive director and tabled a decision on a funding agreement for a residential and retail project.
The meeting’s most significant decision centered on the approval of a $200,000 commercial expansion grant for Amira Aesthetics, located on Northeast 125th Street. The business, led by Dr. Amamiro Aunle, has served the North Miami community for over two decades. The grant will support substantial renovations that aim to nearly double the practice’s current size. Upgrades will include new flooring, lighting, HVAC, and plumbing, alongside exterior enhancements. These improvements are expected to create new job opportunities for North Miami residents and host community events such as children’s dental health days. The grant was unanimously approved.
Another topic was the resolution regarding the renewal of the executive director Anna-Bo Emmanuel’s employment contract. The board agreed to the salary increase, which now stands at approximately $291,000 annually. The resolution also allowed for potential discussions on extending her contract, which is set to expire in March 2026.
Alix Desulme
Community Redevelopment Agency Officials:
Kenneth Each, Michael McDearmaid, Naomi Blemur, Edwige Clark, Blanca Cobo, Ashaki Bronson-Marcellus, Anna-Bo Emmanuel (Executive Director)
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Meeting Type:
Community Redevelopment Agency
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
06/10/2025
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Recording Published:
06/10/2025
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Duration:
15 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Florida
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County:
Miami-Dade County
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Towns:
North Miami
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