Claribel Soto  Salesperson, Snow’s Jewelers  Pompano Beach       “I miss her calls, her phone calls every morning,” Claribel Soto said. “And she always used to tell me a woman doesn’t leave the house without lipstick or earrings.” Madelin Santana Special Education Teacher, Hialeah Gardens Elementary School; Vice Chair, Special Needs...

     Lutheran Services Florida has appointed Lorenzo Cobiella chairman of its board.      Cobiella, the deputy town attorney for Miami Lakes, is a Catholic. While a communicant of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Parish, he was a youth minister and he volunteered with Lutheran Services Florida, performing community service work that included building transition homes.      “My  hope...

    Gov. Ron DeSantis reappointed Fla. Rep. Alex Rizo to the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education.      “I’m honestly thrilled that Governor DeSantis has that confidence in me to represent our state at that level…,” Rizo said. “I look forward to continuing to help shape good educational policy for all Floridians.”      The board serves 16 states and...

May 5, 19  Miami Lakes Toastmasters Club Online meetings held the first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Go to MiamiLakes.ToastmastersClubs.org. Guests are always welcome to attend at no cost. May 7 National Day of Prayer Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 8:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Free. May 9 Paint a Picture for Mom Children can paint a picture of their mother or another woman in their life at this fun event...

      The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is closed for renovation. Patrons may visit the branch in Palm Springs North at 17601 NW 78th Ave. for classes. Many classes require registration, call for information at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. The branch is open 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday -Saturday and closed Sunday.  Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read,...