As part of Small Business Saturday, Miami Lakes’ Economic Development Committee encourages all residents to show their support for the local business community by nominating their favorite small business for the inaugural “Best of Miami Lakes” awards.Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country. Founded by American Express in 2010, the day is celebrated each year on the...

The office of Senator Rene Garcia is inviting girl scouts of Miami Lakes and Hialeah to visit the Community Family Festival at Palm Springs United Methodist Church, 5700 West 12 Avenue in Hialeah, on September 9. The event promises fun for the whole family and is sponsored by the Hialeah Gardens Home Depot. The first 75 girl scouts will receive a fun patch and there will be many opportunities to meet other girl scouts and earn...

The Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics & Public Trust has invited residents to a free informational meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.Residents can learn about “everything they’ve ever wanted to know about government ethics but were afraid to ask.” The Ethics Commission staff will explain the agency’s work and mission, give an overview of key provisions of the...

Florida International University has appointed four alumni as officers of its Foundation Board of Directors. Established in 1969, the FIU Foundation, Inc. is registered as a charitable organization and serves to encourage, solicit and administer donations to the university.Richard Brilliant, Humberto “Burt” Cabañas, Andre L. Teixeira and Jill M. Granat have been selected as officers, tasked with leading philanthropic...

Miami Lakes resident Yasnei Llavore is fulfilling her dream of playing college softball for Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia.The private, liberal arts women’s college recruited the former Mater Academy student and American Heritage graduate following her superb performance on the diamond, and her accomplishments off the field. Llavore was recognized as a Power Hitter and best First Base Ever.She also played soccer as a goalie.At...