Honor Society members Branley Borrego, Isabella Garcia and Giuliana Ladeira were among Miami Lakes K-8 Center students who brought more than 100 Halloween costumes toBranches Community Center in North Miami on Oct. 22. The students made new friends and played games with the kids at the center that serves low income families. It was the sixth year Miami Lakes K-8 Center honor society students hosted the costume drive, the school said.Photo:...

Branch Library6699 Windmill Gate Rd.Miami Lakes, Fla. 33014305-822-6520For Children and FamiliesCrafty Little FingersTuesdays, Nov. 12, 19, and 2611 a.m.-11:30 a.m.Make a variety of craft projects, as supplies last. Smaller toddlers may need help.Registration not required.STEM SaturdaySaturday, Nov. 910 a.m. – NoonAges 5 – 15. Fun, hands-on activities with FIU undergraduate and medical students who will discuss genetics.Movies for...

After Hurricane Dorian devastated several islands in the Bahamas over Labor Day weekend, BankUnited employees donated generously to a relief fund and their company contributed to the cause as well.Shown above are Tom te Riele, BankUnited executive vice president/managing director of diversified specialty banking; Deborah Koch, executive director, American Red Cross Greater Miami and The Keys Chapter and Chris Perry, BankUnited executive vice...

So you have a shady spot on the north side of your house, where nothing ever seems to grow.You’d like to plant something to spruce things up, but what to use?You’re in luck!Meet Rojo CongoPhilodendron, or Rojo Congo for short.The Rojo Congo is native to South America and part of the Araceae family.It produces large, oval-shaped leaves that are thick and smooth in texture.The top side of the leaf is a deep emerald green color.On the underside...

The legacy of volunteer Guido H. Inguanzo lives on in a mural dedicated to the culture and game he loved.Before the town’s annual domino tournament on Oct. 12, the artwork created by Grisell Gajano was unveiled at Roberto Alonso Community Center.The painting shows a man holding a white flower toward a child’s outstretched hand.Its message in Spanish: Que siga la tradicion, or Follow tradition.Painted dominoes frame the design that also...