Judy Marty is the catalyst for her school’s rise to success. As the principal of Mater Academy Charter Middle/High and Performing Arts Academy, she has taken her school to new heights, from a little known facility in Hialeah to a National Blue Ribbon Award winner and invitations to showcase her students’ talents during statewide competitions.   And an independent research institute and government watchdog organization...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during January: For Children and Families: Paws To Read – Certified therapy dogs listen to children read aloud which can help with reading skills at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 9. Reading Ready Toddler Storytime – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For ages 18 months to 3 years old at 11 a.m. on...

  Miami Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club is one of the longest continuous clubs in the community and is looking for new members to take advantage of the club’s benefits. The club meets and plays every Monday at 11:45 a.m. at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Games last to approximately 2:45 p.m. and refreshments and beverages are available before and during play. Annual dues are only $5 and weekly play is only...

The Miami Lakes Optimist Heat All Stars competed at the November Knockout Tournament in Weston and brought home the runner-up trophy, as a farewell event for some of the players who are headed to college. The girls went 3-1, losing their first game in the final round. Offensively, they exceeded their own expectations and led the tournament with the most runs scored. Defensively, they were on their game. “We are all very happy with their...

    Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ School for Advanced Studies (SAS) received national recognition from Niche.com as one of the best schools in the nation. The school received a school grade of A+ in the following categories: Academics, Student Culture, Teacher Quality, Resource and Facilities, Extracurricular Activities, and Educational Outcomes. SAS is also ranked the number one Public High School in the State of...