The Independent Schools of South Florida bestowed Star Student Awards upon three eighth graders from Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School in Miami Lakes, the school said.       The students shown in caps and gowns --- Angelica Gutierrez; Kimberly Kristiansen and Emma Talavera -- were nominated by the school.       Each winner is considered to be an exemplary student, who...

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering the following online and in-person programs. Space is limited, you must register in advance to receive a link via email. Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas  Tues., April 19 and 26. 11:30 a.m. – noon. Bilingual stories, songs and activities. Ages 18 mos. - 3. REV + FLOW Functional Fitness Thurs., April 14,...

Students from schools in the Miami Lakes area put the needs of others before themselves in March and April as they gathered new and used shoes for Camillus House. The charity serves poor and homeless people in Miami-Dade County. The shoe drive has been extended until April 22, Miami Lakes Town Clerk Gina Inguanzo said. After gathering up the footwear, kids have been bringing shoes to Miami Lakes Town Hall, where donation bins are still...

     As Kelly Kooken stood in a 90-minute line at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando in March, her son Vincent was remaining calm.      “He’s doing really well right now,” Kooken, of Weston, said by phone.       Vincent is a junior at Cypress Bay High School where he attends a B.R.I.D.G.E.S. class for students who are on the autism spectrum.      ...

   Miami-Dade County Public Schools in partnership with The Children’s Trust and the University of Miami Health System’s pediatric mobile clinic will be at Miami Lakes Middle School on Tuesday, April 19.     Parents who wish to get free shots for their children for the flu, vaccines required to attend school or COVID-19 tests and shots may attend the event to be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 6425 Miami...