Scholarships available for technical college students

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, June 1, 2023

     Class of 2023 high school graduates who are enrolling in one of the 21 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Technical Colleges may apply for scholarships.       Suncoast Credit Union Foundation, The Education Fund, based in Miami Lakes, and the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations in Gainesville are partnering to offer 40 scholarships.      Applications will be accepted...

Goleman Swampshifters win national STEM title

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, June 1, 2023

    The Swampshifter Club at Barbara Goleman Senior High School aced the National Ten80 Racing STEM Competition held April 28-29 at the Miami Springs Recreation Center.    Teams underwent challenges that tested skills in science, technology, engineering and math with student-made race cars. Grand Champions The Swampshifters took first place overall and also won first place for graphics; second place in enterprise and...

Miami Lakes Library Programs in June

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, May 31, 2023

  The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these in-person classes. Space in classes is limited and registration may be required.  Teen Advisory Board Anime & Manga Appreciation Wed. May 31   4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Join a discussion about favorite anime and manga selections, check out new titles. Ages 8 - 18.  June 1 Miami Lakes Library Renovation Project Community...

Corporate citizens support the arts

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, May 18, 2023

    Fred Senra, a partner at Miami Lakes AutoMall and president of the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, presented checks of $2,000 from the auto dealership and $1,000 from the chamber to the Main Street Players in Miami Lakes. With the donations made in April, the two organizations became corporate sponsors of the theater on Main Street.      Shown in the photo from left are: Tico Casamayor, president of AC...

Miami Lakes Library Programs through June 2

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, May 18, 2023

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these in-person classes.  Space in classes is limited and registration may be required.  Mini Zen Garden Making Wed., May 17, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Use real plants, stones, soil and sand to create your own miniature Japanese garden.  Presented by Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens and made possible by the Miami Lakes...
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