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Miami Beach honors Angel Peretz for decades on Washington Avenue
Summary
Commissioners presented a proclamation recognizing Angel Peretz (known locally as a longtime pawnshop proprietor) for 47 years on Washington Avenue and contributions to the community.
The City Commission presented a proclamation recognizing Angel Peretz for 47 years operating a pawnshop on Washington Avenue and for long-standing ties to Miami Beach’s commercial and cultural life.
Commissioners noted Peretz’s multilingual customer service, community relationships and longtime operations on Washington Avenue; the proclamation referenced his decades of service and contributions during difficult periods, including economic downturns and the pandemic. Angel Peretz described arriving in Miami Beach in 1965 and spoke about his family, banking and business history in the city.
Chief Wayne Jones praised Peretz’s cooperation with law enforcement over the years and thanked him for his service to the community. The item was ceremonial; no vote or ordinance followed.
