Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Alberto M. Carvalho, began his school tour while students were still relishing their last Sunday of summer break. Carvalho’s stops included schools where new choice programs are being inaugurated for the benefit of students.  On Sunday, August 23, Carvalho visited Miami Central Senior High School’s new magnet programs in Trade and Logistics and an iPrep academy....

  Painting With A Twist, 15100 N.W. 67 Avenue in Miami Lakes, partners every month with a charity to give back to the community, so when the opportunity to partner with Feeding South Florida for their “Paint South Florida Orange” event it seemed only natural to do so. “We are thrilled to be able to help,” said Painting With A Twist co-owner Yaime Riveiro. Feeding South Florida is a non-profit organization whose...

  Even with school already in session and the fall season right around the corner, the weather is still warm and pools are still a fun place for families to relax and enjoy each other. Information on water safety is important to all parents of toddlers and children even at this time of the year.With so many lakes, canals and swimming pools in our area and with so many drownings in our community every year, it is clear that more needs to...

  Miami Lakes Congregational Church’s Concert Series presents “Bolling Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano #2” at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 13. Claude Bolling is highly respected in the jazz world for both his small ensemble and big band work, and for his ambitious renditions of Duke Ellington compositions. In addition, his classical crossover recordings have been widely acclaimed, as have his soundtracks and work for...

  St. Thomas University is set to kick off the 2015 Fall sports season with volleyball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s cross country and men’s golf, starting  new quests for college championships. The Bobcats volleyball team looks to defend its Sun Conference regular season championship and earn a trip to the NAIA National Championships for the first time since 2003. The Bobcats return...