Mayor Manny Cid and Councilmember Marilyn Ruano recognized the sponsors and partners of the Mayor’s Gala last September during the February 5 Town Council meeting.The elegant event benefited the Town’s Special Needs Advisory Board whose mission is to create a model town for inclusion of individuals with special needs and connect them with existing programs, services and events.The sponsors and partners that were honored include Joshua J....

After a unique and brilliant career spanning nearly 50 years, almost a quarter century serving as president, Miami Dade College (MDC) President Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón has announced his plans to step down in August. He joined the college as a member of the faculty in 1970 and quickly rose through the faculty and administrative ranks.Padrón is an iconic and leading figure in American higher education. His accomplishments are legendary. For...

The Education Fund, headquartered in Miami Lakes, celebrates the culinary dreams and ambitions of high school and middle school students at the 2019 Taste of Education presented by Sapoznik Insurance on Wednesday, February 27, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Marlins Park, 501 Marlins Way in Miami.Taste of Education showcases the gastronomic talents of students from 17 culinary programs in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Students competing in 30...

Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force is inviting residents to enjoy the last Movies at the Park of the season scheduled at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 22, at Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.Title of the last movie for the season will be available on the Town’s website, www.miamiakes-fl.gov.Don’t forget to bring blankets and lawn chairs for a family-friendly evening of movie watching under the stars. Admission is free. Pizza and...

Last month, four students from Monsignor Edward Pace High School (PACE) had an opportunity to travel to Panama for World Youth Day (WYD). Seniors Nathan Bonet, David Lorenzo, junior Amayah Novela, as well as sophomore Matthew Banich, joined students from the Archdiocese of Miami for an unforgettable pilgrimage. The trip allowed the students to rejoice in their faith alongside nearly 600,000 Catholic youth from around the world. Together they...