Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez Tours Virginia Gardens, Exploring Ways to Expand Access to Essential Services

Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez recently visited the Town of Virginia Gardens, touring the community alongside Mayor Spencer Deno. The visit focused on identifying new opportunities to bring essential county services closer to residents in this unique and strategically located village.

Mayor Deno warmly welcomed Tax Collector Fernandez and provided an in-depth look at the community, introducing him to local municipal staff and residents. With a population of just over 2,300, Virginia Gardens may be small in size—just 0.3 square miles—but its location adjacent to Miami Springs and Miami International Airport makes it a critical part of the county’s infrastructure.

“As the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector, I am committed to expanding access to the services our residents depend on,” said Fernandez. “For communities like Virginia Gardens, location and size can often mean limited access to these services. Our visit was about finding real, efficient solutions that bring government to the people.”

The Tax Collector’s Office offers a range of essential services, including:

• ✅ Driver’s license services

• ✅ Property tax payments

• ✅ Auto tags & titles

• ✅ Local business tax processing

• ✅ Parking permits for persons with disabilities

Bringing these services closer to Virginia Gardens will significantly ease the burden for residents who currently travel outside their community for basic needs.

“Thank you to Mayor Spencer Deno for the gracious hospitality and for his strong leadership,” added Fernandez. “We look forward to building a strong partnership that ensures the residents of Virginia Gardens—and all of Miami-Dade County—receive the quality service they deserve.”

About Virginia Gardens:
Virginia Gardens is a village in Miami-Dade County and part of the Miami metropolitan area. Bordered by Miami Springs to the north and east and Miami International Airport to the south, its location presents both opportunities and challenges in terms of access to public services. This initiative aims to address those challenges with targeted, community-based solutions.

Miami-Dade Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez Meets Virginia Gardens Mayor Spencer Deno

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