It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to our site. Tropical Beat is dedicated to uniting people of Caribbean background or upbringing with each other. We also provide insight into Caribbean culture for people who may just be curious to know what goes on in the islands. We hold meetings to plan a range of social activities geared at bonding members while providing educational discussions and community service. Tropical Beat is an active member of Florida Caribbean Students’ Association, Incorporated, the organization that unites Caribbean Organizations across the state of Florida and the United States.

Tropical Beat currently hosts and/or participates in

·        Weekly General Meetings: All members meet to discuss past, current, future plans of the organization. Panel discussions and presentations are also done during this hour. Meetings are held every Wednesday in Room 4212 (Building 4, Second Floor) from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

·        Weekly Book Drive: All members come together to assist the organization in giving back to the Caribbean community. Tropical Beat in association with the Business Resource Center collects books/supplies to aid Schools and Colleges in the Caribbean. This activity is ongoing and functions on a daily basis. This occurs every Thursday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

·        Daily Fundraisers: All members come together to assist the organization in fundraising.  Fundraising is held daily in Building 1, 2, and 3. Full Schedule can be obtained from Weekly Meetings.

·        Bi-Weekly Executive Board Meetings: Executive Board members meet to discuss past, current, and future plans of the organization.

·        Monthly Games Night: All members come together for an evening of fun and games. This activity is geared at increasing and strengthening member interaction within the club. Members also receive the opportunity to interact with members of other local Caribbean Students’ Associations. Games Night held every second Friday evening of each month prior to Florida Caribbean Students' Association, Incorporated Bi-Annual Conference.

·        Monthly Delegates Meeting with Florida Caribbean Students’ Association, Incorporated: A delegate is chosen to represent the organization at a mandatory meeting geared at keeping the organization current with the goals and events of Florida Caribbean Students’ Association, Incorporated.

·        Annual Caribbean Awareness Festival: This is an educational activity geared at educating the Miami Dade College community about Caribbean contributions to South Florida and the United States. All members plan and coordinate this event.  

·        Bi-Annual Retreat with Florida Caribbean Students’ Association, Incorporated: Executive board members meet with other executive board of other Caribbean organizations for a weekend of networking, planning, and discussions.

·        Annual Conference with Florida Caribbean Students’ Association, Incorporated: All members of all Organizations who are members of Florida Caribbean Students’ Association, Incorporated get together for a weekend of workshops, fun, and networking!

·        Community Service Activities: All members receive the opportunity to do community service whether it is on campus or off-campus. We have enjoyed participating in Special Olympics, Adopt-A-Floor, our Book Drive and volunteering with our Student Life Department at many on and off-campus events.

Tropical Beat has received awards for:

·       Most Outstanding Organization, Miami Dade College, North Campus, 2008-2009

·       Most Outstanding Member, Danika Russell, Miami Dade College, North Campus, 2008-2009

·       Advisor of the Year, Miguel Murphy, Miami Dade College, North Campus, 2008-2009

·       Most Outstanding Fundraising Activity, Doughnut Sales, Miami Dade College, North Campus, 2007-2008

·       Most Outstanding Event Award, Games Night, Miami Dade College, North Campus, 2007-2008

·       Most Outstanding Organization, 2007-2008, awarded by Florida Caribbean Students Association, Inc at the 34th Bi-Annual Conference held at Florida International University, April 4th - 6th , 2008.

·       Third Place Best All Round School, Florida Caribbean Students’ Association, Incorporated 33^rd Bi-Annual Conference at the University of Central Florida, November 9^th- 11^th, 2007

·       Best All Round Athlete, Tanice Campbell, Florida Caribbean Students’ Association, Incorporated 33^rd Bi-Annual Conference at the University of Central Florida, November 9^th- 11^th, 2007

·       Student Organization of the Month, Miami Dade College, North Campus, September, 2007

·       Most Outstanding Organization, Miami Dade College, North Campus, 2006-2007

·       Most Spirited Organization, Miami Dade College, North Campus, 2006-2007

·       Advisor of the Year, Miguel Murphy, Miami Dade College, North Campus, 2006-2007

·       Community Service Award, Miami Dade College, North Campus, Ovens Altidor 2006-2007

·       Most Outstanding Member Award, Miami Dade College, North Campus, Fitzgerald A. Smith, Secretary, Tropical Beat, 2005-2006

·       Most Outstanding Event Award, Caribbean Awareness Festival, 2005-2006

·       Organization President of the Year Award, Emilia K. Baron, Founder/President, 2004- 2005