Women's conference draws Miami-Dade women mayors

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Women mayors from Miami-Dade County are going to discuss what it takes to be a woman in politics as part of a South Florida women's conference.

The mayors will gather Thursday as part of the first annual Miami Beach Women's Conference. The conference will focus on topics including tourism, agriculture and housing.

There will also be a forum addressing issues that young women face.

The event is free and open to the public.

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