Five residents of Miami Lakes were among the many South Florida students who were recently named Burger King Scholars and received Burger King McLamore Foundation scholarships. The local students were Natalie Balmori, Elizabeth M. Bello, Joseph M. Cabauy, Nicholas A. Fernandez, and Janelle Gonzalez.

  The Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) at Hialeah Gardens Senior High School was selected as one of ten academies across the United States to participate in the Lenovo Scholar Network. This program enables the next generation of developers and entrepreneurs, through a robust mobile app development curriculum, to participate in a project-based competition that tasks students with designing and developing a mobile app and business...

  JetStream Federal Credit Union achieved its Community Development Certified Financial Counseling (CDCFC) training completion for the entire staff. This training and certification is vital to assist moderate-to-low income populations gain a footing with their finances, bouncing back from life’s changes. JetStream is one of the few credit unions nationwide who have completed this training to serve its membership at every possible...

  The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes is currently accepting vendors for its annual Fall Flea Market scheduled for November 8. Vendors, large and small, are invited to participate with an opportunity for residents to clean out their garages and closets and turn their treasures, hobbies and home business items into cash. The event will be held rain or shine from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The flea market will be conveniently located in the parking lot...

  Local resident Erika Nelly has a knack for capturing modern photos with a vintage twist. Nelly, a professional photographer, has found a niche market with her 40’s and 50’s style and has garnered great success, as exemplified by her recent gallery showcase, a series called “Belly, Babies and More,” at Macanoco & Co. Baby Boutique in Coral Gables. Nelly, who has been featured in Fresh Look Magazine, Pinup...