Dr. Marcos  Rejtman, Medical Director for Catholic Hospice, has been granted the Hospice Medical Director Certified Credential from the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board. Rejtman was recognized for his commitment to improving the quality of life by displaying professional competency in the hospice industry. The Hospice Medical Director Certification Board (HMDCB) is a not-for-profit, certifying body, which was...

  Florida Governor Rick Scott has been making changes in the education system for years, from the new FSA testing to trying to increase per student funding. Now he has set his eyes on vocational education and he announced his new “Career In A Year” plan at Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC). Scott, alongside his Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera and State Representative Manny Diaz Jr., was welcomed by principal...

  The Orange Bowl Committee last week kicked off the Orange Bowl Ice Cream Truck tour at its Miami Lakes office 14360 N.W. 77 Court. The truck will visit local communities throughout South Florida and hand out free ice cream in an effort to keep things “cool” during the Florida Fall. At each stop, the Ice Cream Truck offers free creamsicles and the chance to meet Obie, the Orange Bowl mascot. The Orange Bowl is a 363-member,...

  The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes is currently accepting vendors for its Annual Fall Flea Market scheduled for November 7. Vendors, large and small, are invited to participate in this annual event. Take advantage of this opportunity to clean out garages and closets and turn treasures, hobbies, and home business items into cash. The annual event will be held Saturday, November 7, rain or shine, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The flea market will be...

  Associated Press sports writer Tim Reynolds is the guest speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s general membership luncheon meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, at Don Shula’s Hotel. Reynold’s topic will be “Applying Team Sports strategies to businesses and organizations.” Networking starts at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at 12 noon. Deadline to reserve a table is at 2 p.m. on Friday,...