To provide a dependable source of comfort, dignity and hope to Miami Lakes Middle School students, the Giving Gators charitable organization created the Warriors Pantry with the support of The Graham Companies; Headquarter Toyota and Layer 8 Solutions information technology company. The school, at 6425 Miami Lakeway North, was rated A from 2017 to 2025. Last year it had 989 students enrolled in sixth, seventh and eighth...

Dr. Maidelys Oliva, Owner, Olive Tree Pediatric Dentistry Miami Lakes      “I am decorating early this year,” Dr. Maidelys Oliva said. “I am a very big holiday fan.” Stephanny Gonzalez, Assistant Store Manager TD Bank, Miami Lakes      “Yes,” Stephanny Gonzalez said.  “I wanted to start Nov. 1st, directly after Halloween. But my...

Nov. 19 Senior Spa Day Seniors 60+ can enjoy pampering thanks to the Elderly Affairs Committee and Celebrity School of Beauty. Experience a free service: haircuts and styling for both men and women, chair massages, mini-facials and manicures. Registration required at TOML.Eventbrite.com. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87 Ave. Free. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Nov. 19 Alliance for Aging Presentation: Medicare Open Enrollment Get...

     When The Graham Companies sponsored the 22nd Annual Corey for St. Jude Golf Tournament at the Miami Lakes Golf Club on Oct. 24, there were several reasons to celebrate.       One was raising $70,000 that day, bringing total donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. to more than $1 million over two decades, the company said.      It was also the...

     At 100 years old, Alcide Perez still enjoys good conversation.       On Oct. 16, his chat was with Miami Lakes Mayor Josh Dieguez, who stopped by the centenarian’s home on the east side of town in honor of Perez’s birthday.       Joined by longtime friends and family, they celebrated Perez and his long life.       Alcide and his wife Celina,...