Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee announced the next free field trip for Miami Lakes residents, 55 years an above, is scheduled for Saturday, March 4, to the History Miami Museum.History Miami Museum is a premier cultural institution committed to collecting, preserving and celebrating Miami’s history as the unique crossroads of the Americas. Being a part of the prestigious Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program provides...

Bob Graham Education Center’s administration announced that the Florida Department of Education has recognized 18 BGEC teachers as “High Impact Teachers.” A recent analysis of student performance on statewide standardized assessments found these teachers had an impact on student learning that is among the most positive in the entire state. These teachers have been commended for their efforts in preparing learners to be...

After a 22-year tenure that saw enormous growth for St. Thomas University, Msgr. Franklyn M. Casale announced his intention to retire as university president in January of next year. Casale, 75, has been the longest-serving president at St. Thomas, and has the longest tenure of any South Florida college or university president.His presidency has marked remarkable progress for the institution. Casale has been building the...

Palm Springs North Elementary School teacher Rossana Chiarella, was one of three teachers awarded for the Hispanic Heritage Elementary Excellence in Education award. Chiarella was honored in a ceremony where Governor Rick Scott awarded her at his estate in Tallahassee. One teacher from elementary school, one from middle school and one from high school were recognized in the entire state. She is pictured with Governor Scott and his wife, Ann,...

Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High choir students ended 2016 right, at the annual Disney’s EPCOT Candlelight Processional in early December. The students performed two shows with Edward James Olmos, actor in the 1998 film Selena as Abraham Quintanilla Jr. He also staffed in Battlestar Gallactica, Miami Vice and was nominated for an academy award for his work in Stand and Deliver. The Candlelight Processional is a Walt Disney World...