SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A landmark South Florida restaurant honored some new top dogs, including local leaders and a member of 7News’ family.
Arbetter’s Hot Dogs in Southwest Miami-Dade inducted several people at a ceremony held Monday morning.
Today in Florida anchor Alex De Armas was among those recognized as “community changemakers.”
“Just to be named among you guys is an honor,” said De Armas.”My family is here, my two girls, so to be able to show them what Westchester is all about, and to show my two young girls what I grew up with, now years later, for them to grow up in the same is really what Westchester is all about, and for that, it’s an honor to be here, and thank you so much, thank you.”
Other nominees included former University of Miami president and current professor Donna Shalala, businessman and TV personality Marcus Lemonis and other leaders with different organizations across South Florida.
Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy and College Football Playoff National Championship winner, was also an honoree. His father and younger brother accepted the honor on his behalf.
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