$25 million restoration highlights Freedom Tower’s centennial

$25 million restoration highlights Freedom Tower’s centennial

DOWNTOWN MIAMI – From serving as the home to Miami’s first newspaper to becoming a vital center of refuge and aid for Cuban immigrants, the Freedom Tower has stood in downtown Miami as a landmark of American history. Under the stewardship of Miami Dade College, the historic edifice will mark its centennial and a new purpose.

NORTH MIAMI -- Grammy Award winner Anthony Hamilton and R&B musicians Carl Thomas, Michel’le and the Levert Experience will highlight the NoMi Music Festival on Feb. 22.