Blog – Shannon Del Prado

FPL’s Pinecrest Undergrounding Program
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- 13 January, 2024
There are 6,100 homes in Pinecrest. I have been knocking on these doors since January. To be a solid councilwoman, it is important to understand the issues that concern our residents. One of the overriding concerns residents have expressed is power loss from trees falling on power lines – ‘tis the season, after all. Due to our lush canopy, power is often interrupted with the slightest increase in windspeed. Underground power lines reduce the risk of interruption. I currently serve on the Pinecrest Zoning Board. Additionally, over… Continue reading FPL’s Pinecrest Undergrounding Program
Village Police Offer Watch Orders
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- 13 January, 2024
Friends, We have 6100 homes in Pinecrest. I continue to walk and knock on doors to learn about residents’ concerns. Almost universally, residents are happy to live in Pinecrest. Some residents have, however, shared concerns about break-ins. Families are taking trips. Some are taking their kids to college. If you are leaving town, your home… Continue reading Village Police Offer Watch Orders
Shannon Del Prado Champions Fiscal Responsibility
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- 13 January, 2024
My parents are a major influence in my life. A central lesson they passed on is smart financial management and responsibility. My father, an immigrant who would go on to be the most decorated foreign service officer in U.S. history, oversaw and implemented embassy and project budgets globally. Throughout my childhood and well into my 30’s, he… Continue reading Shannon Del Prado Champions Fiscal Responsibility
Smarter Community-Based Policing. Get the App.
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- 13 January, 2024
Pinecrest Police follow a modified community-based policing model. Our low crime rate allows our police to work directly with the Community and solve problems together. Several tools exist for you to communicate with Village Police. The police now have an app called “SAFERWATCH.” Easy to download on Apple and Google Play. The app gives you… Continue reading Smarter Community-Based Policing. Get the App.
Our Seniors Are Important to Me
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- 13 January, 2024
Covid has affected and restricted all of us, but especially our Seniors. For many of us, thinking of Pinecrest brings to mind images of young families. Something that has become evident to me as I have volunteered in the community over the years is that Seniors make up a significant percentage of our Village. And… Continue reading Our Seniors Are Important to Me
Pinecrest Community Center offers the YMCA “Y Learning Lab”
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- 13 January, 2024
The start of this school year brings new challenges. My husband and I are raising our three kids as well. Two remain in Pinecrest schools. One is off to college. Since none of us have lived through a pandemic before, we are all learning to adapt and pull together. As we must. The Village offers… Continue reading Pinecrest Community Center offers the YMCA “Y Learning Lab”
Voting How-To’s For This November
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- 13 January, 2024
With so much uncertainty in our lives because of COVID, I wanted to update you with information on your options to vote headed forward. Elections can be complicated and stressful, and I hope you find this information useful. Believe it or not, Vote-by-Mail Ballots will be arriving within the month! And you only have until this… Continue reading Voting How-To’s For This November
Bipartisan Congressional Support for Shannon del Prado
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- 13 January, 2024
Friends- My commitment is to the community, as it has been for my past sixteen years as a resident. Pinecrest Village Council is a volunteer, nonpartisan position which is why I am especially proud to make a big announcement: I am deeply honored to receive bipartisan Congressional endorsements, from Donna Shalala as well as Ileana… Continue reading Bipartisan Congressional Support for Shannon del Prado
Shannon Del Prado endorsed by Pinecrest’s Former Mayors
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- 13 January, 2024
All former Village of Pinecrest Mayors have endorsed Shannon Del Prado for Council Seat #3. These endorsements include Evelyn Greer, founder and former mayor, Gary Matzner, founder and former mayor, and Cindy Lerner, former mayor.
Shannon Del Prado Featured in the Florida Villager
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- 13 January, 2024
Shannon Del Prado was recently featured in the Florida Villager. See the story by Meghann Collard below. Shannon Del Prado is running for the Pinecrest Village Council third seat position this upcoming November 3 election. A resident for 16 years, parent and local law firm partner, her deep-rooted connection with the community and her desire… Continue reading Shannon Del Prado Featured in the Florida Villager
School Opening Updates
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- 13 January, 2024
The start of a school year is an exciting time. It brings new possibilities, but this year it is also bringing deep logistical and safety concerns given COVID-19. I am Shannon del Prado and I am running for Village Council Seat #3. This is a crucial issue to me; I have two children who are current students at Palmetto… Continue reading School Opening Updates
Al Servicio de Pinecrest
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- 13 January, 2024
Estamos viviendo un año difícil. Pero dentro de lo que cabe, tenemos la enorme fortuna de vivir en Pinecrest – una comunidad bella, tranquila y segura. Mi nombre es Shannon Del Prado y soy su candidata para la posición #3 del Consejo de Pinecrest. Como muchas de ustedes soy madre y esposa. Quiero conservar a Pinecrest para… Continue reading Al Servicio de Pinecrest
Clearing Things Up
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- 13 January, 2024
In a misleading midnight email last night, my opponent unfortunately made this campaign negative. Because she decided to mudsling, it is important to clear three things up. First, I am deeply proud of my professional career. I am a founder of our law firm Pita Weber Del Prado. For over twenty years, we built our… Continue reading Clearing Things Up
Persistence For Our Community
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- 13 January, 2024
“Energy and Persistence Conquer All Things”-Benjamin Franklin Years ago, I represented a lady on the Florida West Coast. During the course of my representation, I needed to obtain a document to help her. I requested it repeatedly – over and over. I was committed to getting her the help she needed. I got the document.… Continue reading Persistence For Our Community
Sitting At That Long Conference Table
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- 13 January, 2024
It was one of the first meetings I attended as a young adult. New job at the U.S. Dept. of Justice in Washington, DC. Intimidating. Nervous. I arrived early and quietly took my seat at the long conference table. The agent leading the meeting asked us to introduce ourselves. He looked at me, “You’re the new kid on the block – kick it off and… Continue reading Sitting At That Long Conference Table
The Pinecrest Tribune Endorses Shannon Del Prado for Village Council
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- 13 January, 2024
“She is a dedicated Pinecrest resident who will represent the views of the people and the heart of its vision. To that end, Pinecrest Tribune calls on you to vote for Shannon for Pinecrest Council.” Humbled. After evaluating both candidates, the Pinecrest Tribune chose to endorse my campaignfor Village Council Seat #3. They agreed that commitment to… Continue reading The Pinecrest Tribune Endorses Shannon Del Prado for Village Council
Shannon Del Prado Interviews with Grant Miller
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- 13 January, 2024
Dear Rebecca, My name is Shannon Del Prado, and I am running for Village Council Seat #3. This week I had the joy of visiting Miami’s Community Newspapers, and did a 30 minute interview with Grant Miller. You can watch the recording here. Local campaigns should be a conversation about the issues that matter to… Continue reading Shannon Del Prado Interviews with Grant Miller
Creatively Engaging Our Community
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- 13 January, 2024
Community Action Matters! Dear Friend, My name is Shannon Del Prado, and I am running for Village Council Seat #3. We have worked hard these past few months to creatively engage our residents, running a positive Community-focused campaign. As we enter this last month, I wanted to share some ways we have safely engaged our community during… Continue reading Creatively Engaging Our Community
Family and Friends
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- 13 January, 2024
Dear Friends, My name is Shannon del Prado and I am running for Village Council Seat #3. I want to thank each of you who has taken the time to read these emails. It has been encouraging to me to have this direct line with you, where we can talk about issues that have substance… Continue reading Family and Friends
Closing Arguments
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- 13 January, 2024
Dear Friends, My name is Shannon del Prado and I am running for Village Council Seat #3. Twenty-five years ago, our Founders created Pinecrest so that we could take command of our own safety and our own future. We are now ranked the #1 suburb in the Miami area. (https://www.niche.com/places-to-live/pinecrest-miami-dade-fl/). We have much to be… Continue reading Closing Arguments

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