Mater Academy Science teacher Erica Martinez (center) was honored for her community involvement with Dream in Green by the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of South Florida, and the Miami-Dade Teacher of the Year Coalition. Martinez was recognized for her dedication to the growth of her students academically and as engaged citizens by incorporating service learning into her curriculum.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is recognizing and celebrating the South Florida Summer Youth Internship Providers including the Children’s Trust, Miami-Dade County, Career Source South Florida and more than 500 local business and community partners such as JetStream Federal Credit Union in Miami Lakes, that served as mentors for more than 1,700 student interns. The participants will be recognized on Thursday, November 2, at the...

Spanish Lake Elementary School (SLE) students paid tribute to their Hispanic heritage, customs, and culture throughout the month of October in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. With a majority of SLE's student population coming from a Hispanic background, they are even more engaged in the study of how Hispanic people have positively influenced and enriched the nation with contributions.The culminating activity for the school is...

Marisel Gamez, a Miami Lakes resident since 2001, recently graduated from law school and passed the Florida Bar exam in September.Gamez attended the University of Florida to earn two bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and English. A longtime devoted student who excelled in high school, graduating in the top 10 percent, and also excelled in undergraduate studies, it was a natural transition to pursue a law degree at the Florida...

Sunrise Presbyterian Church is hosting a holiday sale on Saturday, November 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 18400 N.W. 68 Avenue, north of Miami Lakes. All items are discounted. Save 50 to 90 percent off on all items which include Christmas decorations, housewares, jewelry, toys, furniture and more.