Three Miami Lakes residents were among the 14 inductees into the 2018 Miami Dade College Hall of Fame and helped break fundraising records for the highest sponsorship and attendance. The April 3 16th Annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Hilton Miami Downtown raised $2 million, where more than 1,000 guests were on hand to watch MDC’s President Dr. Eduardo J. Padron recognize the honorees for their career accomplishments,...

  This is the fourth and final weekend for This Random World at Main Street Playhouse (MSP) located at 6766 Main Street. The talented cast of seven has succeeded in bringing this thought-provoking and emotional play by Steven Dietz to life. Audiences and reviewers alike have many positive things to say, showing their appreciation with standing ovations and cheers.   “The Main Street Players actors have no problem diving into...

  Giardino Gourmet Salads, the South Florida-based fast casual concept focused on garden-to-bowl nutrition, is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week by offering nearly 7,000 Miami-Dade and Broward County teachers a free salad, wrap or grain bowl in gratitude for the important contributions that teachers make across South Florida every day.  “We have all had a teacher that has made a difference in our lives, and our Giardino...

  The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) members from Florida Wing Civil Air Patrol (FLWG) Group 7 participated in the South Florida Aviator Fly-In and Educational Exposition (SAFEE). The exposition is currently in its seventh consecutive year at the Signature Flight Support hanger in the Miami Opa Locka Executive Airport.  The first day of the event on Friday, April 20, billed as SAFEE K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics...

  Local business owners should create a safe and security plan for their employees to respond to emergencies such as a burglary and armed robbery or a disgruntled person intent on harming people with gun violence.  Miami Lakes Police Commander Major Javier Ruiz said drafting such a plan is crucial to react to critical incidents until the police and fire rescue arrive on the scene. As the guest speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of...