Several Miami Lakes area residents recently graduated from their respective colleges and universities and several others made their respective Dean’s Lists. Ruben Suarez of Miami Lakes earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Scranton in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Maria Ramirez of Hialeah graduated from Rice University in Houston, Texas, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Juan Garcia of...

  As proposed by the School Board Chair Perla Tabares Hantman, the Miami-Dade School Board unanimously voted to have the District inform the community about the three-day tax-free weekend that was authorized by the Florida Legislature for basic school supplies, clothing and certain electronic equipment in anticipation of the new school year. “The upcoming sales tax holiday is a great opportunity for families to be able to save...

  New Testament Baptist Church's youth band, Streetside Manifesto, will be performing and recording covers and original songs in front of a live audience for an album to be released in late 2014. The community is invited to participate in this special event at Italy Today, 6731 Main Street in Miami Lakes, on Friday, July 11, from 7 to 10 p.m. This is a free event although donations are welcome. For more information visit...

  The Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Department, as part of its ongoing efforts to help older adults discover the joy and benefits of improving their health and well-being through active recreation, has extended its free “Enhance Fitness” Active Adults 55 and plus exercise classes to veterans age 55 and over.   The endeavor is presented in conjunction with the Health Foundation of South Florida...

 

Jennifer Eisler, daughter of longtime Miami Lakes resident Dr. Martin Eisler, married Ruben Hernandez on Friday, March 14. The newlyweds reside in their favorite hometown of Miami Lakes. Pictured (from left) Ruben Hernandez, Jennifer Eisler, Dr. Martin Eisler and Laura Rosell.