The Miami Lakes town council recognized Antigua College International for its decade-long commitment to providing higher education in the health care field for working adults.       Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez read a proclamation at the July 9 meeting and declared July 12 as ‘Antigua College International Day.’       “This is great for our college, this is great...

     The Miami Lakes Special Needs Advisory Board presented awards to its inaugural adult animation class. The course was held in partnership with the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and All Kids Included.       All Kids Included is a county inclusive art program for kids and young adults with special needs. At Miami Lakes Town Hall on June 20, 20 young adults in the program received...

     The Miami Lakes town council and former Vice Mayor Nelson Rodriguez, an alumnus of Monsignor Edward Pace High School in Miami Gardens who is on the school’s board, recognized retiring Principal Ana Garcia on July 9 for her decades of service in education. Garcia became principal in 2004. The school “had a huge debt when she picked up Pace, more than $16 million,” Rodriguez said. “And today Pace is...

 The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.   Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early.  Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.         To check availability, call the branch at 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at https://bit.ly/3Wnp6tC. Teen Library Advisory Board Wed., July 31  4...

Parents hoping to save some cash ahead of the school year can shop for tax free school items from July 29 to August 11. Along with classroom supplies parents can also save on certain clothing, shoes, bags and learning aids like puzzles. Parents can purchase the following items tax free: Personal computers or related items for $1,500 or less which includes calculators; desktops; electronic book readers; handhelds; laptops; tablets and...