My Roots in District 10: Who is Mimi Planas?
I am deeply and happily rooted in this community. Born and raised in Miami, with over 30 years in District 10, I have been a part of many "Calle Ochos," seen a few political scandals and witnessed amazing accomplishments.
This community is very special to me. I love my Cuban roots. I feel the pain that my mother felt having lost her Country to tyranny. I love my cafecito, Gloria Estefan and Celia Cruz. I often joke with my family that I am more Cuban than they are, which is ironic because I am the first American-born in my family’s history.
I have played softball in many of our parks, Tamiami and Tropical Park to name a couple. My favorite restaurant is La Carreta where I am known by name. I remember when there was not much after 122nd Avenue and traffic was NOT an issue. I remember playing in the streets of Westchester until dark and my mother never fearing for my safety. I remember going to Black Angus when my father was still alive, before it became La Carreta. I remember the hope in my parent’s eyes when I was a little girl knowing they could and would make it in this Country after all. That was the day after they bought the house I still live in today- in 1977.
The Cuban community has mostly made Westchester and Miami what it is today, a diverse community of culture, flavor and music. I am proud to be a part of that history and a part of a new era to come.
Education
Attended Fairlawn and Coral Park Elementary
schools followed by Rockway Jr. High School and
Coral Park Sr. High
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Graduated with an Associates in Arts from Miami
Dade Community College
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Obtained her Real Estate License from
Gold Coast Schools
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Obtained her Radio Broadcasting Degree from
Miami Lakes School of Education
Personal Bio
Born in Miami, Florida on March 24, 1967 at Cedards of Lebanon Hospital
(which is now part of the University of Miami)
Born to Cuban exiled parents, Caridad & Roque Planas
The youngest of 7, Mimi has 3 brothers and 3 sisters
Lived all of her life in Miami, Fl – over 30 years in District 10
Attended Fairlawn and Coral Park Elementary schools followed by Rockway Jr. High School and Coral Park Sr. High
Graduated with an Associates in Arts from Miami Dade Community College
Obtained her Radio Broadcasting Degree from Miami Lakes School of Education
Continues to work actively with those addicted to drugs
