As the country marks its 250th year, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sen. René García had a patriotic message for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce: Buy American.      “Small businesses are the cornerstone of our economy,” García said. “It’s incumbent on all of us whenever possible to go and shop at a local vendor, to go and support them. Because that’s the way money stays...

Katelyn Otis Account Executive and Ticket Sales, The Orange Bowl  Fort Lauderdale       “I’m attending the one of the games, June 24 [Brazil vs Scotland], but I’m actually working the ticketing office for the game,” Katelyn Otis said. “So I’m excited to experience that. I worked the National Championship game ticketing, it was interesting. I’m excited to...

    The Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board is accepting applications for its student member advisor.       Open to students enrolled in schools in Miami Lakes, the non-voting advisor supports the board by attending meetings, reading research and getting answers to questions about agenda items.       The student is also responsible for gathering information regarding the interests of...

    Main Street Live!, the series of free concerts held downtown from January through May, has ended its season.      Cultural Affairs Committee Chair Felicia Salazar says the shows will resume next winter if the town council funds them. The concerts were also presented by The Graham Companies; the Economic Development Committee and Main Street Merchants.      Fans include Julio Menendez and...

   The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust says there are more than 9,200 students who have unstable housing. Each year, with Project UP-START and The Bass Museum of Art, the Homeless Trust sponsors the Sensitivity Poster and Essay Contest.      Three students at Lawton Chiles Middle School won their category in the art portion of the contest:  1st Place: Briana Garcia Puentes, sixth grade 2nd Place: Ella...