Category: Pinecrest

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

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

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

“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

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

“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

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

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

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

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