St. Thomas University on Aug. 24 celebrated its collaboration with AutoNation, which funded the school’s new scoreboard and turf athletic field that were unveiled that day. The massive 50-foot by 32-foot scoreboard and AutoNation Field will serve student athletes who compete on multiple teams: Football; women’s flag football; men’s and women’s soccer; men’s and women’s rugby and...

 The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering the following online and in-person classes. Space is limited. In most cases, you must register in advance.  Free 2022 Hurricane preparation guides are available at all branches. Homework Help & Tutoring Program -- In Person  Funded in part by The Children's Trust. Sat., Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 14   10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Certified...

    Students attending high schools in the Miami Lakes area may benefit from new scholarships to Miami Dade College that are funded by the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce. During the Chamber’s Aug. 10 luncheon, leaders presented a $2,000 check to the school, which represents four, $500 scholarships, Chamber President Fred Senra said. The Chamber board wanted to give back to the community, and the business boosters created the...

Yecenia Martinez, principal at Bob Graham Education Center in Miami Lakes, greets student Kioja Turner on Aug. 17, the first day of school.

Photo courtesy of the school. 

     Voters chose Realtor Roberto Alonso to represent District 4 on the Miami-Dade County School Board.       “It’s truly an honor,” Alonso, 42, said on Aug. 26. “It’s really exciting and I’m excited. I think there really is a lot of great things that will come from this.”      Alonso, of Miami Lakes, has not been a teacher or worked in public school...