Miami-Dade County police officers Joseph Cruz and Andres Galvez were awarded the departmental Bronze Medal of Valor and Lifesaving Award and selected to share Distinguished Officer of the Month honors for the month of August. On April 15, Cruz and Galvez were dispatched to a dispute where the subject was threatening to assault the victim. Upon arriving, Cruz and Galvez made contact with a female who advised her ex-boyfriend was inside...

The Dade County Bar Association recently honored Miami-Dade College President Dr. Eduardo J. Padron at its 100-year celebration gala for his contributions to enriching the Miami community and the catalyst for shaping the institution among the best in the United States.The event was held on Saturday, June 4, at the JW Marriott in Brickell, where other dignitaries were recognized on the same night.The Association also honored Richard Fain,...

Longtime resident Daniel Borges owns and operates his business as an independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA) within Miami Lakes. The decision to open a corporate office in the Lakes area came easily, as Borges has lived in the area since he was 13. It was that same year when he met his now-wife, Miami Lakes Educational Center teacher Neyda Borges, at a bus stop in the 8th grade. He attended Barbara Goleman Senior High School while...

Catholic Hospice’s 20th anniversary Swinging Fore Charity Golf Tournament has been scheduled for Friday, October 28, at Shula’s Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive, in Miami Lakes.This year’s tournament will benefit Camp Erin, a children’s grief camp, which provides children and teens ages 6 to 17 a transformational weekend that combines a safe setting to assist them with their grief of losing a parent, sibling or loved...

The Graham Companies joined in the celebration on August 17 of the officials dedication of a Habitat for Humanity home in which was sponsored by the Miami Lakes firm.New homeowner Mary Durham and her family were present for the happy event. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami transforms lives and communities by providing low-income families with affordable home ownership opportunities.As part of The Graham Companies’ financial...