St. Thomas University announced that prominent businessman and philanthropist Gus Machado recently pledged $5 million to the university, the single largest gift to date for the Catholic school, that would provide the cornerstone of the construction funding for the new state-of-the art School of Business building.St. Thomas alumnus and trustee and business executive Jorge Rico helped jumpstart the university’s ambitious project...

  “Spain is closer than you think” reads the 100 Montaditos website, and for the residents and visitors of Miami Lakes, the phrase rings true now that the Spanish cuisine restaurant at 6803 Main Street will open in early July.During the first opening week the store will offer one free montadito per person, from a selected menu. For updates follow 100 Montaditos on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Hours for the store are...

  Florida Governor Rick Scott vetoed $461 million earmarked for special projects in the state’s $78.6 billion budget, among them two of Miami Lakes’ capital improvement projects after two lawmakers secured funding to enhance the quality of life of residents living in the 6.5 square-mile municipality.State Representatives Manny Diaz Jr. (R-Miami Lakes) and Jose Oliva (R-Miami Lakes) initially squeezed $11 million in the...

  Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee is hosting the 12th annual Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks Shop on Saturday, July 4, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and appetites to enjoy the offering of a wide variety of food trucks. Headlining this year’s concert is the Old Skool Gang, a performance group inspired...

  Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board will once again offer free SAT Prep classes for students entering their junior and senior year of high school. The free program is open to Miami Lakes residents, is limited to 20 students, and provided on a first come, first served basis. The sessions will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 13-17, and August 10-14, at Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. All interested students must...