A Social Work intern at The National Multiple Sclerosis Society of South Florida and Miami Lakes resident, Karla Gonzalez-Rubio, said it started with a dream. “It started with a dream and an orange scarf. An orange scarf to symbolize Multiple Sclerosis awareness and a dream that this could be a world where no one with a chronic illness should have to ever feel alone,” said Gonzalez-Rubio. Gonzalez-Rubio started MS Matched,...

  JetStream Federal Credit Union was a table sponsor for the recent 4th annual “A Wonderland in Safe Haven” Gala. A Safe Haven for Newborns,  a not-for-profit organization, was started in 2001 by Nick Silverio. The program functions as a safety net for both the mother and the newborn infant. It allows mothers, fathers or whoever is in possession of an unharmed new born, approximately seven days old or less, to leave...

  The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes kicked off 16 days of awareness activities in its Zonta Says No campaign with a press conference on November 25 on the steps of Miami Lakes Town Hall. A proclamation was issued by Mayor Wayne Slaton declaring the day as “Zonta Says No to Violence Against Women Day” in Miami Lakes.  Slaton encouraged residents to support the club’s efforts to raise awareness, stimulate discussion and...

Miami Lakes-based BankUnited announced the appointment of Gregory Santin as vice president, relationship manager, specializing in commercial real estate lending in South Florida. Santin brings more than 20 years combined experience in real estate and banking to his new position. He recently served as vice president, credit risk officer with BNY Mellon in Miami. He will be located at BankUnited’s offices, 7765 N.W. 148 Street in Miami...

Miami Lakes announced the new online Recreation Program Calendar. The Town’s Community Services Department, in collaboration with the Youth Activities Task Force, offers free recreation programs and activities for residents of all ages. Among some of the town’s newer programs are: • Free Open Play for Pickleball, a cross between badminton, tennis and ping-pong, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the tennis Courts...