Representatives from nearly 200 colleges and universities will be at the 2016 National College Fair in Miami, noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, February 21, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport and Convention Center, 777 N.W. 72 Ave. The free fair allows students, parents and other members of the public to meet with college representatives and get their questions answered. Free information sessions on financial aid, college planning,...

  Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee will host the annual Concert in the Park at 6:30 p.m. on its new groovin’ date, Saturday, January 30, at Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The free jazz concert will feature the renowned talent of Electric Piquete, co-founded by Michael Mutt, a long-time town resident. Formed in 2007, Electric Piquete is a Latin funk band known for its Afro-Cuban authenticity and inventive...

  The Town of Miami Lakes honored former Miami Dolphins running back and longtime resident Tony Nathan with a proclamation during the January Town Council meeting. Councilmember Manny Cid sponsored legislation to celebrate Nathan’s  life accomplishments from his rise from high school and college in Alabama to the NFL, where he played in two Super Bowls. Nathan’s personal life story was brought to the big screen in a...

  Hope for Autism is seeking sponsors for its 9th annual Dinner Dance, which is scheduled for Friday, February 26, at a location to be announced later. This year, the group is supporting a local organization with a recognized trajectory of support and commitment to the autism community of all ages groups, UM-CARD (Center for Autism and related disabilities). Hope for Autism is looking for businesses who can donate items for its annual...

  Miami Lakes Councilmember Manny Cid, who initially filed papers to run for reelection for his at-large seat, has changed his mind and is now running for mayor. The announcement came last week, when Cid released a statement indicating he mulled running for mayor long before he launched his reelection bid for his council seat, but his support base for mayor grew stronger, which essentially sealed his decision. “After much prayer,...