Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during September:For Children and Families:Paws to Read – This reading program aims to improve the literacy skills of children through the assistance of therapy dogs who serve as literacy mentors. Parents may bring a book or choose one from the library collection. Event is at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 10.Reading Ready Toddler Storytime –...

Cesar Odio, Miami Dade College’s winningest men’s basketball head coach, died following a nine-year battle with Leukemia.He was 58.Odio died last month surrounded by his family members.Odio spent seven years as the head coach for MDC, compiling a 128-85 school record.Odio then became the head coach for Barry University, where he spent the next 17 years, and became the most winningest men’s basketball head coach in school...

The year 2016 is more than a decade following the infamous Hurricane Katrina, the storm that is remembered as one of the most catastrophic in recent memory and U.S. history.Despite the relative calm in recent years, with exception of the heavy rainstorms last week from the low pressure system that passed south of Florida, and the deadly flooding in Louisiana, proper precautions should be routine. The hurricane season runs from June 1 through...

Mater Lakes Academy senior Jose Espejo, a member of the school’s Jazz Ensemble, was chosen to play in the Aspen Music Festival in Colorado this past June.Espejo, also a member of the Miami Music Project, was among six students who were picked to participate in the national youth orchestra by the National Take a Stand Festival.“Jose is a pleasure to have in class,” said Sterling Jones, Mater Lakes Academy band director....

His House Children’s Home (HHCH), sponsored by Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises,  and Azamara Club Cruises will host its 13th annual “Imagine” Charity Gala on Saturday, October 8, at 7 p.m. at The JW Marriott Marquis Miami, 225 Biscayne Blvd. Way in downtown Miami.The Master of Ceremony is Myriam Masihy, 7-time Emmy Award Winning investigative reporter at Telemundo 51 and NBC 6 South Florida.Dignitaries...