Rosa Nell Hammer greeted friends, neighbors and former colleagues from her old sales desk at the Keyes Welcome Center on Main Street.      The real estate office was filled with balloons, music, gifts and good food for Hammer’s 104th birthday party on Oct. 2.       Organized by her longtime friend and former boss, Keyes District Sales Manager Alex Ruiz, the office was filled...

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     The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce welcomed Juan Fernandez-Barquin, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller for Miami-Dade County during its October luncheon.       “This is not your parents’ clerk’s office,” Fernandez-Barquin said while describing changes made to court procedures that affect most residents, whether they file paperwork for a mortgage, marriage or a will,...

     Mater Gardens Academy received its ‘A’ flag on Sept. 28 at the campus, at 9010 NW 178th Lane in unincorporated Miami-Dade County. The banner represents the school’s performance during the 2021-2022 academic year. The Giving Gators charity, Mayor Manny Cid and Councilman Tony Fernandez presented the flag to the school. Giving Gators, Layer 8 Solutions and Major League Signs sponsored the...

      The owners of Bite Pediatric Dentistry cut a ribbon on Aug. 28 to welcome young patients to their practice. Family members, town officials and business boosters gathered at the new dental office is at 15358 NW 79th Court in the Park Centre Shops.       Dr. Jorman Garcia runs the business, while his wife Megan Cascardo greets patients at the front desk. Services include exams and check-ups; sports...