Children with autism learn skills through dance

Community By Erika Pesantes, Reporter Wednesday, March 30, 2022

      In a room with large mirrors, beats blast and tots and teens transform into dancers every Saturday at the Mary Collins Community Center in Miami Lakes.       Differences and diagnoses don’t matter for children who may have varying degrees of autism or whose parents suspect they might. All are accepted and given an opportunity to express themselves, says Audrey Lynn Amadeo, founder of...

Our Neighborhoods: Miami Lakes Business Park West, fifth in a series

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, March 18, 2022

     Where southbound Oak Lane becomes Commerce Way in Miami Lakes Business Park West, a variety of companies are headquartered.       The first stretch of buildings on the west side of Commerce Way includes Gator Investments which manages commercial and residential properties throughout the United States and Puerto Rico; Antigua College International; a dialysis center; pediatric offices and Diamond...
Mariela Abeledo Miami Lakes Physician      “Yes, we’re heading to Anna Maria Island, this is our first time going,” Mariela Abeledo said in comments that were translated from Spanish. “We have traveled [during] the last two years, but it has been local.”  Katrina Hernandez Miami Lakes Secretary      “No not right now, we’ll probably...

Miami Lakes Community Calendar through April 9

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, March 18, 2022

      Please check the town’s social media pages for last minute updates.  -- Alexandra Herrera  March 1 – 31 Town of Miami Lakes/Loving Shoes Shoe Drive. Donate new/gently worn footwear at Miami Lakes Town Hall lobby, 6601 Main St., Mon – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.  March 4 - April 15 The Miami Lakes Veterans Committee is seeking candidates for Military Tribute banners. Nominate an...

St. Thomas University to host COVID-19 symposium on March 25

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, March 18, 2022

     St. Thomas University will host an all-day symposium about the impact of COVID-19 upon complex litigation.      Representatives from higher education, local governments, business and the courts will appear on panels on March 25 during the event that is free and open to the public.      The day begins in the Gus Machado College of Business auditorium at 8:30 a.m. with a networking...
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