Divider Example<\/title>\r\n <style>\r\n \/* Container for the dividers *\/\r\n .divider-container {\r\n width: 100%; \/* Full width of the container *\/\r\n height: 2px; \/* Set the height of the divider *\/\r\n display: flex; \/* Use flexbox to layout the inner divs *\/\r\n }\r\n\r\n .part-one {\r\n width: 20%; \/* 20% of the container *\/\r\n background-color: #A7D24A; \/* First color *\/\r\n }\r\n\r\n .part-two {\r\n width: 80%; \/* Remaining 80% of the container *\/\r\n background-color: #F1F1F1; \/* Second color *\/\r\n }\r\n <\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"divider-container\">\r\n <div class=\"part-one\"><\/div> \r\n <div class=\"part-two\"><\/div> \r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52caadd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52caadd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tConozca a Nuestra Fuerza Gu\u00eda: Conozca a las personas dedicadas que componen el Patronato del Parque Hist\u00f3rico Virginia Key Beach. Descubra sus <strong>Pasi\u00f3n, experiencia y compromiso para mantener el legado y la visi\u00f3n de nuestro querido parque.<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cfb1bf elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5cfb1bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/es\/history\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Sobre el Parque<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fe2bc3 e-con-full elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7fe2bc3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{"_ha_eqh_enable":false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b90bb8 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6b90bb8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{"_ha_eqh_enable":false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52e8c65 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"52e8c65\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{"_ha_eqh_enable":false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ac3020 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8ac3020\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Liderazgo visionario<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-331d136 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"331d136\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNuestro Patronato dirige con previsi\u00f3n, asegurando un futuro brillante para el Parque Hist\u00f3rico de Virginia Key Beach.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe17a88 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fe17a88\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{"_ha_eqh_enable":false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c152e0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c152e0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Administraci\u00f3n comunitaria<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72c7369 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72c7369\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCon el compromiso de servir a nuestra comunidad, nuestro Patronato vela por que el parque siga siendo un recurso apreciado por todos.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f319d3 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f319d3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{"_ha_eqh_enable":false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-294b9d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"294b9d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Compromiso de conservaci\u00f3n<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e86695f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e86695f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCon dedicaci\u00f3n y cuidado, nuestro Patronato salvaguarda el rico patrimonio y la belleza natural del Parque Hist\u00f3rico de Virginia Key Beach.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd9c860 e-con-full elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bd9c860\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{"_ha_eqh_enable":false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bce4b92 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bce4b92\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{"_ha_eqh_enable":false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9446c9d e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9446c9d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{"_ha_eqh_enable":false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0063721 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0063721\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conozca a nuestro Patronato<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e13fd36 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e13fd36\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{"_ha_eqh_enable":false}\">\n\t\t<div data-dce-background-color=\"#A7D24A0D\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67d95fc e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"67d95fc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{"background_background":"classic","_ha_eqh_enable":false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a3b553 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8a3b553\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-538\" alt=\"Smiling woman against a red background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1.png 500w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36a4adb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"36a4adb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Christine King\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9ff22a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e9ff22a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Silla<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37bab3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37bab3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Comisaria Christine King<\/strong> naci\u00f3 en Guyana y se traslad\u00f3 a Miami a los 5 a\u00f1os. Estudi\u00f3 en Allapattah Elementary School, Westview Middle School y Miami Central Sr. High School. Ha servido con orgullo a la comunidad durante muchos a\u00f1os y es conocida por su pasi\u00f3n por servir. Antes de convertirse en abogada, Christine trabaj\u00f3 como Jefa de Servicios Constituyentes para un Comisionado del Condado de Miami-Dade y m\u00e1s tarde como ejecutiva de la Agencia de Acci\u00f3n Comunitaria (CAA). Su carrera en el condado dur\u00f3 dieciocho a\u00f1os. Ahora es Presidenta y Consejera Delegada de la Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation y abogada en ejercicio. Christine est\u00e1 casada y tiene tres hermosos hijos.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-dce-background-color=\"#A7D24A0D\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b89ee8b e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b89ee8b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{"background_background":"classic","_ha_eqh_enable":false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-782f842 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"782f842\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Untitled-design-2026-01-02T141929.943.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48788\" alt=\"Man in suit with red tie, smiling.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Untitled-design-2026-01-02T141929.943.png 500w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Untitled-design-2026-01-02T141929.943-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Untitled-design-2026-01-02T141929.943-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Untitled-design-2026-01-02T141929.943-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e693fa4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e693fa4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Rolando Escalona\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7d4089 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d7d4089\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vicepresidente<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-080df67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"080df67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Commissioner Rolando Escalona <\/strong>was elected in December 2025. He serves as the City of Miami Commissioner for District 3. Commissioner Escalona represents District 3 of the City of Miami. District 3 includes Little Havana, East Shenandoah, West Brickell, parts of Silver Bluff, and the Roads.<\/p><div>Born in Havana Cuba , Escalona immigrated to Miami, upon arriving in the United States he began working in the hospitality industry , starting with entry level jobs such as bussing tables. Over time he worked his way into the restaurant management. Escalona was a Manager in a high-end restaurant in miami overseeing more that 130 employees and a budget of well over 30 million dollars. Escalona holds a Degree in International relations and Political science both obtained in FIU. He currently lives in East Little Havana with his wife Astrid along with his son and daughter.<\/div><div id=\"m_7774968258044148181x_Signature\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-dce-background-color=\"#A7D24A0D\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92f9e3e e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"92f9e3e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{"background_background":"classic","_ha_eqh_enable":false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e58064 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0e58064\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/18-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5934\" alt=\"Man in suit with gray hair, beard.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/18-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/18-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/18-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/18-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/18-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/18-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/18-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/18.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edc51ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"edc51ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Angel Gabela<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-999bfcf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"999bfcf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">S\u00edndico<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-126684c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"126684c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela<\/strong> was elected in November, 2023. He serves as the City of Miami Commissioner for District 1, representing Flagami, Allapattah, and parts of Little Havana.<br \/>Miguel Angel Gabela came to the United States from Cuba at the age of 6 in 1970. Like many of you, his family made many sacrifices to come to the United States and build a life here. Early on, Miguel learned to work hard and always put his family first. Miguel and his wife, Mariela, have been married for 36 years and have created a beautiful family together. They are proud parents to Stacy and Caroline and grandparents to Joaquin. Miguel opened his own business 40 years ago and since then has lived and worked in District 1. He volunteered his time to serve on the City of Miami Zoning Board where he defended the individual\u2019s rights and interests, usually in conflict with powerful stakeholders and larger entities. Miguel Angel Gabela looks forward to continue this same attitude as a public servant and keep his campaign promises.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b90d648 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b90d648\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{"_ha_eqh_enable":false}\">\n\t\t<div data-dce-background-color=\"#A7D24A0D\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4ae54b e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d4ae54b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{"background_background":"classic","_ha_eqh_enable":false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfcc00f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bfcc00f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-02T102304.448.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-40325\" alt=\"Man in suit smiling at camera.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-02T102304.448.png 500w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-02T102304.448-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-02T102304.448-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-02T102304.448-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-02T102304.448-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9647cff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9647cff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ralph Rosado<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d932c5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d932c5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Secretario<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-364560f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"364560f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Ralph Rosado is a dedicated public servant and proud Miami native, now serving as the City of Miami Commissioner for District 4, which includes the neighborhoods of Flagami, West Flagler, Little Havana, Coral Gate, Shenandoah, and Silver Bluff. A graduate of Belen Jesuit Preparatory School and Florida International University, he was both educated and shaped by this community. Today, he is raising his three children in the heart of the district he now represents.<\/span><\/p><p>Commissioner Rosado brings to office over 25 years of public service spanning city management, planning, and policy. Before his election on June 3, 2025, he\u00a0served as\u00a0<b>City Manager<\/b>\u00a0of North Bay Village, where he led award-winning planning efforts, including the NBV100 master plan and a $60 million stormwater bond referendum. These initiatives catalyzed over $3 billion in approved investment, increased property values, and helped deliver one of the largest crime reductions in the municipality\u2019s history.<\/p><p>Rosado holds a Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master in Public Affairs and Urban Planning from Princeton University, and a B.A. from FIU.\u00a0<\/p><p>Prior to taking office, Rosado was appointed by Commissioner Manolo Reyes to\u00a0serve\u00a0on the City of Miami\u2019s\u00a0<b>Miami Forever Bond Board<\/b>, where he oversaw progress on $400 million in citywide investments spanning flood prevention, public safety, roadways, parks, and housing\u2014giving him an intimate understanding of the city\u2019s most pressing infrastructure challenges and opportunities.<\/p><p>Commissioner Rosado\u2019s\u00a0<b>CASA initiative<\/b>\u2014standing for\u00a0<b>Connectivity, Accessibility, Safety, and Affordability<\/b>\u2014guides his work in office. It is a promise to deliver real, tangible improvements that keep families rooted, streets safe, homes attainable, and neighborhoods well-connected and welcoming to all.<\/p><p>Above all, Commissioner Rosado is committed to working hand-in-hand with residents to shape a more livable, equitable, and resilient future for the City of Miami.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-dce-background-color=\"#A7D24A0D\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58665c7 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"58665c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{"background_background":"classic","_ha_eqh_enable":false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb046c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cb046c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5944\" alt=\"Man in suit smiling outdoors, construction background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5.png 500w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c68518a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c68518a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Damian Pardo<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2b23db elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d2b23db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">S\u00edndico<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f75889 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f75889\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Commissioner Pardo<\/strong> is a lifelong resident of District 2, having been raised in Coconut Grove and residing in Morningside for the last 24 years. As a community activist for more than 35 years, Commissioner Pardo has advocated for equality, diversity, and inclusion in South Florida and beyond, volunteering in efforts to unite communities, including founding SAVE\u2013Safeguarding American Values for Everyone\u2013in 1993 while serving as a two-term President of the largest AIDS Health Organization, CareResource (formerly known as Health Crisis Network). In 2015, he co-founded 4Ward Miami, which is dedicated to uniting South Florida\u2019s diverse communities, and was one of the producers of the Gay8 \u201cOcho\u201d Festival. He also served on the Miami Dade Equal Opportunity Board (12 years), the Board of Trustees of the Miami Foundation, the Celia Cruz Foundation, and various national and local non-profit boards. Presently, he serves on the Board of Vizcaya Museum & Gardens.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44d89d9 elementor-shape-circle elementor-grid-0 e-grid-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-social-icons\" data-id=\"44d89d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"social-icons.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-social-icons-wrapper elementor-grid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-grid-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-icon elementor-social-icon elementor-social-icon-linkedin elementor-animation-shrink elementor-repeater-item-4fd3d9e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/damian-pardo-cfp%C2%AE-cima%C2%AE-crpc%C2%AE-34509248\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-screen-only\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fab-linkedin\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-dce-background-color=\"#A7D24A0D\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d030410 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d030410\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{"background_background":"classic","_ha_eqh_enable":false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c8e0c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8c8e0c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5941\" alt=\"Smiling person wearing a pearl necklace.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2.png 500w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f10d1b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f10d1b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bonita Jones Peabody\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c08e737 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c08e737\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">S\u00edndico<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-097ca87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"097ca87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Administradora Bonita Jones-Peabody<\/strong> es madre de dos hijos y abuela de Victoria.\nProfesionalmente, Bonita es una experimentada abogada litigante que ha llevado m\u00e1s de 200 juicios a veredicto. Los jueces y los abogados de la parte contraria saben que Bonita es una defensora apasionada, preparada y persuasiva. A lo largo de sus 17 a\u00f1os como Defensora P\u00fablica Adjunta, se ha ganado la reputaci\u00f3n de ser una celosa defensora de los m\u00e1s desfavorecidos, los \u00faltimos, los perdidos, los desatendidos y los excluidos.\nBonita es una maestra que fue elevada en su oficina para supervisar y capacitar a los abogados reci\u00e9n contratados. Ella ense\u00f1a a los nuevos abogados las habilidades b\u00e1sicas que necesitan para convertirse en defensores eficaces en nombre de sus clientes. Ella es muy respetada en la profesi\u00f3n legal por su sabidur\u00eda, integridad, \u00e9tica de trabajo, temperamento y compromiso con la igualdad de Justicia bajo la ley.\nIgualmente importante, Bonita ha hecho extraordinarias contribuciones a la profesi\u00f3n jur\u00eddica de Florida trabajando en comit\u00e9s que fomentan la diversidad y la inclusi\u00f3n, mejorando el servicio para los ni\u00f1os y actualizando las normas de procedimiento penal. A trav\u00e9s de su servicio al Colegio de Abogados de Florida, ha desarrollado una red de relaciones con abogados y jueces de todo el estado. Bonita tambi\u00e9n se ha comprometido a mejorar su comunidad a trav\u00e9s de su participaci\u00f3n c\u00edvica en la Brownsville Civic Neighborhood Association, el PTSA, su iglesia, y m\u00e1s recientemente su participaci\u00f3n como miembro de la junta de The Virginia Key Beach Park Trust.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-150ace3 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"150ace3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{"_ha_eqh_enable":false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ac09a0 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2ac09a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{"_ha_eqh_enable":false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-dce-background-color=\"#A7D24A0D\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e868b89 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e868b89\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{"background_background":"classic","_ha_eqh_enable":false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9285b5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9285b5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5943\" alt=\"Man in suit with patterned tie.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4.png 500w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6730b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e6730b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vincent T. Brown\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d3fc4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d3fc4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">S\u00edndico<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b3ba36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b3ba36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Fideicomisario Vincent T. Brown<\/strong> es abogado director de Brown Law Group.\n\n\u00c9l es el ex abogado de la ciudad de Opa-locka, as\u00ed como el ex asistente del fiscal del condado que tambi\u00e9n se desempe\u00f1\u00f3 como secretario de la ley judicial para el difunto juez Wilkie Ferguson Jr. Jones-Peabody como defensor p\u00fablico asistente.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1aa978 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c1aa978\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{"_ha_eqh_enable":false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4de399 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c4de399\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" 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sharp analytical skills and robust problem-solving capabilities. In my current\u00a0<strong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"312\">leadership role<\/strong>, I\u2019m dedicated to\u00a0<strong data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"370\">preserving the park\u2019s rich heritage<\/strong>\u00a0while\u00a0<strong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"411\">fostering community engagement<\/strong>\u00a0y\u00a0<strong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"443\">sustainable development<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"873\">My tenure as\u00a0<strong data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"501\">Senior Advisor and Emergency Manager<\/strong>\u00a0with the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"540\">City of North Miami Beach<\/strong>\u00a0allowed me to hone my expertise in\u00a0<strong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"600\">emergency management<\/strong>, directly contributing to\u00a0<strong data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"662\">community safety and resilience<\/strong>. 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Discover Their Passion, Expertise, and Commitment to Upholding the Legacy and Vision of Our Beloved Park. About the Park Visionary Leadership Our Board of Trustees leads with foresight, ensuring a bright future for Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. Community Stewardship Committed to serving our community, our Board of Trustees ensures that the park remains a cherished resource for all. Preservation Commitment With dedication and care, our Board of Trustees safeguards the rich heritage and natural beauty of Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. Meet Our Board of Trustees Christine King Chair Commissioner Christine King was born in Guyana and moved to Miami at the age of 5. She attended Allapattah Elementary School, Westview Middle School, and Miami Central Sr. High School. She has proudly served the community for many years and is known for her passion to serve. Before becoming an attorney, Christine worked as Chief of Constituent Services for a Miami-Dade County Commissioner and later as an executive with the Community Action Agency (CAA). Her career with the county spanned eighteen years. She is now President and CEO of the Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation and a practicing attorney. Christine is married with three beautiful children. Rolando Escalona Vice Chair Commissioner Rolando Escalona was elected in December 2025. He serves as the City of Miami Commissioner for District 3. Commissioner Escalona represents District 3 of the City of Miami. District 3 includes Little Havana, East Shenandoah, West Brickell, parts of Silver Bluff, and the Roads. Born in Havana Cuba , Escalona immigrated to Miami, upon arriving in the United States he began working in the hospitality industry , starting with entry level jobs such as bussing tables. Over time he worked his way into the restaurant management. Escalona was a Manager in a high-end restaurant in miami overseeing more that 130 employees and a budget of well over 30 million dollars. Escalona holds a Degree in International relations and Political science both obtained in FIU. He currently lives in East Little Havana with his wife Astrid along with his son and daughter.\u00a0 Angel Gabela Trustee Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela was elected in November, 2023. He serves as the City of Miami Commissioner for District 1, representing Flagami, Allapattah, and parts of Little Havana.Miguel Angel Gabela came to the United States from Cuba at the age of 6 in 1970. Like many of you, his family made many sacrifices to come to the United States and build a life here. Early on, Miguel learned to work hard and always put his family first. Miguel and his wife, Mariela, have been married for 36 years and have created a beautiful family together. They are proud parents to Stacy and Caroline and grandparents to Joaquin. Miguel opened his own business 40 years ago and since then has lived and worked in District 1. He volunteered his time to serve on the City of Miami Zoning Board where he defended the individual\u2019s rights and interests, usually in conflict with powerful stakeholders and larger entities. Miguel Angel Gabela looks forward to continue this same attitude as a public servant and keep his campaign promises. Ralph Rosado Secretary Ralph Rosado is a dedicated public servant and proud Miami native, now serving as the City of Miami Commissioner for District 4, which includes the neighborhoods of Flagami, West Flagler, Little Havana, Coral Gate, Shenandoah, and Silver Bluff. A graduate of Belen Jesuit Preparatory School and Florida International University, he was both educated and shaped by this community. Today, he is raising his three children in the heart of the district he now represents. Commissioner Rosado brings to office over 25 years of public service spanning city management, planning, and policy. Before his election on June 3, 2025, he\u00a0served as\u00a0City Manager\u00a0of North Bay Village, where he led award-winning planning efforts, including the NBV100 master plan and a $60 million stormwater bond referendum. These initiatives catalyzed over $3 billion in approved investment, increased property values, and helped deliver one of the largest crime reductions in the municipality\u2019s history. Rosado holds a Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master in Public Affairs and Urban Planning from Princeton University, and a B.A. from FIU.\u00a0 Prior to taking office, Rosado was appointed by Commissioner Manolo Reyes to\u00a0serve\u00a0on the City of Miami\u2019s\u00a0Miami Forever Bond Board, where he oversaw progress on $400 million in citywide investments spanning flood prevention, public safety, roadways, parks, and housing\u2014giving him an intimate understanding of the city\u2019s most pressing infrastructure challenges and opportunities. Commissioner Rosado\u2019s\u00a0CASA initiative\u2014standing for\u00a0Connectivity, Accessibility, Safety, and Affordability\u2014guides his work in office. It is a promise to deliver real, tangible improvements that keep families rooted, streets safe, homes attainable, and neighborhoods well-connected and welcoming to all. Above all, Commissioner Rosado is committed to working hand-in-hand with residents to shape a more livable, equitable, and resilient future for the City of Miami. Damian Pardo Trustee Commissioner Pardo is a lifelong resident of District 2, having been raised in Coconut Grove and residing in Morningside for the last 24 years. As a community activist for more than 35 years, Commissioner Pardo has advocated for equality, diversity, and inclusion in South Florida and beyond, volunteering in efforts to unite communities, including founding SAVE\u2013Safeguarding American Values for Everyone\u2013in 1993 while serving as a two-term President of the largest AIDS Health Organization, CareResource (formerly known as Health Crisis Network). In 2015, he co-founded 4Ward Miami, which is dedicated to uniting South Florida\u2019s diverse communities, and was one of the producers of the Gay8 \u201cOcho\u201d Festival. He also served on the Miami Dade Equal Opportunity Board (12 years), the Board of Trustees of the Miami Foundation, the Celia Cruz Foundation, and various national and local non-profit boards. Presently, he serves on the Board of Vizcaya Museum & Gardens. 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Discover Their Passion, Expertise, and Commitment to Upholding the Legacy and Vision of Our Beloved Park. About the Park Visionary Leadership Our Board of Trustees leads with foresight, ensuring a bright future for Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. Community Stewardship Committed to serving our community, our Board of Trustees ensures that the park remains a cherished resource for all. Preservation Commitment With dedication and care, our Board of Trustees safeguards the rich heritage and natural beauty of Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. Meet Our Board of Trustees Christine King Chair Commissioner Christine King was born in Guyana and moved to Miami at the age of 5. She attended Allapattah Elementary School, Westview Middle School, and Miami Central Sr. High School. She has proudly served the community for many years and is known for her passion to serve. Before becoming an attorney, Christine worked as Chief of Constituent Services for a Miami-Dade County Commissioner and later as an executive with the Community Action Agency (CAA). Her career with the county spanned eighteen years. She is now President and CEO of the Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation and a practicing attorney. Christine is married with three beautiful children. Rolando Escalona Vice Chair Commissioner Rolando Escalona was elected in December 2025. He serves as the City of Miami Commissioner for District 3. Commissioner Escalona represents District 3 of the City of Miami. District 3 includes Little Havana, East Shenandoah, West Brickell, parts of Silver Bluff, and the Roads. Born in Havana Cuba , Escalona immigrated to Miami, upon arriving in the United States he began working in the hospitality industry , starting with entry level jobs such as bussing tables. Over time he worked his way into the restaurant management. Escalona was a Manager in a high-end restaurant in miami overseeing more that 130 employees and a budget of well over 30 million dollars. Escalona holds a Degree in International relations and Political science both obtained in FIU. He currently lives in East Little Havana with his wife Astrid along with his son and daughter.\u00a0 Angel Gabela Trustee Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela was elected in November, 2023. He serves as the City of Miami Commissioner for District 1, representing Flagami, Allapattah, and parts of Little Havana.Miguel Angel Gabela came to the United States from Cuba at the age of 6 in 1970. Like many of you, his family made many sacrifices to come to the United States and build a life here. Early on, Miguel learned to work hard and always put his family first. Miguel and his wife, Mariela, have been married for 36 years and have created a beautiful family together. They are proud parents to Stacy and Caroline and grandparents to Joaquin. Miguel opened his own business 40 years ago and since then has lived and worked in District 1. He volunteered his time to serve on the City of Miami Zoning Board where he defended the individual\u2019s rights and interests, usually in conflict with powerful stakeholders and larger entities. Miguel Angel Gabela looks forward to continue this same attitude as a public servant and keep his campaign promises. Ralph Rosado Secretary Ralph Rosado is a dedicated public servant and proud Miami native, now serving as the City of Miami Commissioner for District 4, which includes the neighborhoods of Flagami, West Flagler, Little Havana, Coral Gate, Shenandoah, and Silver Bluff. A graduate of Belen Jesuit Preparatory School and Florida International University, he was both educated and shaped by this community. Today, he is raising his three children in the heart of the district he now represents. Commissioner Rosado brings to office over 25 years of public service spanning city management, planning, and policy. Before his election on June 3, 2025, he\u00a0served as\u00a0City Manager\u00a0of North Bay Village, where he led award-winning planning efforts, including the NBV100 master plan and a $60 million stormwater bond referendum. These initiatives catalyzed over $3 billion in approved investment, increased property values, and helped deliver one of the largest crime reductions in the municipality\u2019s history. Rosado holds a Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master in Public Affairs and Urban Planning from Princeton University, and a B.A. from FIU.\u00a0 Prior to taking office, Rosado was appointed by Commissioner Manolo Reyes to\u00a0serve\u00a0on the City of Miami\u2019s\u00a0Miami Forever Bond Board, where he oversaw progress on $400 million in citywide investments spanning flood prevention, public safety, roadways, parks, and housing\u2014giving him an intimate understanding of the city\u2019s most pressing infrastructure challenges and opportunities. Commissioner Rosado\u2019s\u00a0CASA initiative\u2014standing for\u00a0Connectivity, Accessibility, Safety, and Affordability\u2014guides his work in office. It is a promise to deliver real, tangible improvements that keep families rooted, streets safe, homes attainable, and neighborhoods well-connected and welcoming to all. Above all, Commissioner Rosado is committed to working hand-in-hand with residents to shape a more livable, equitable, and resilient future for the City of Miami. Damian Pardo Trustee Commissioner Pardo is a lifelong resident of District 2, having been raised in Coconut Grove and residing in Morningside for the last 24 years. As a community activist for more than 35 years, Commissioner Pardo has advocated for equality, diversity, and inclusion in South Florida and beyond, volunteering in efforts to unite communities, including founding SAVE\u2013Safeguarding American Values for Everyone\u2013in 1993 while serving as a two-term President of the largest AIDS Health Organization, CareResource (formerly known as Health Crisis Network). In 2015, he co-founded 4Ward Miami, which is dedicated to uniting South Florida\u2019s diverse communities, and was one of the producers of the Gay8 \u201cOcho\u201d Festival. He also served on the Miami Dade Equal Opportunity Board (12 years), the Board of Trustees of the Miami Foundation, the Celia Cruz Foundation, and various national and local non-profit boards. Presently, he serves on the Board of Vizcaya Museum & Gardens. 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