Ana G. Mendez University was founded by its namesake in Puerto Rico 75 years ago and educates students who mostly have Hispanic backgrounds and are newly arrived to the United States.      One of its three campuses in Florida is in Miami Lakes, said Campus Director Marcela Munera as she addressed the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 8.       Munera spoke about the history of the university, its...

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     The Miami Lakes Bar Association announced on Instagram its new board and directors for 2025: President: Stephanie Cruz President-Elect: Melissa Alvarez Vice President: Suhaill Morales Treasurer: Suzette Cruz Secretary: Nexcy De La Rosa      The Directors are: Evelyn Suero; Jacqueline Bowden; Jeffrey Rodriguez; Jonathan Padilla; Joshua Hertz; Lorenzo Cobiella; Massiel Andino; Nayib Hassan;...

        JetStream Federal Credit Union held its second annual toy drive to benefit the children served by Kristi House in Miami.          The non-profit organization supports youngsters who have endured sexual abuse, trafficking and other forms of abuse.       “We’re honored to continue supporting Kristi House and their important work,” said Emilio Ruiz,...

     Michael Owens was the first person to move in to the new South Pointe Apartments in Miami Lakes, settling in on Jan. 8.      “The Graham Companies deliver an excellent, quality product,” said Owens, 61. He previously lived in the company’s Residences at Lakehouse, across Commerce Way.       South Pointe has retail spaces on the first floor and 179 apartments; a...