Asana Medical, located in Miami Lakes, was named one of the top 11 finalists in 43North, the world's largest business idea competition. The teams competed in front of a panel of judges on October 30 at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo to win cash prizes in amounts between $250,000 to 1 million. Asana Medical submitted its business idea to improve the quality of one's health, and therefore, the quarity of life by providing a...

  William Zambrano Jr., O.D., MBA, has joined the staff of Miami Lakes Eye Care Center located in the Plaza Royale Building at 15600 N.W. 67 Avenue. He is the son of Barbara and William Zambrano, M.D., and was born, raised and resides in Miami Lakes. He is a recent graduate from Nova Southeastern University’s Optometry School with honors. Zambrano Jr. performed his Externship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute with emphasis on ocular...

  The holiday season is fast approaching which means it’s time to prep and plan for delicious feasts with family and friends. Last year, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to more than 1,500 residential fires, of which 130 were kitchen fires. It’s important to be attentive and cautious when cooking meals to ensure a wonderful holiday season for everyone. Ensure the appliances are being using according to manufacturer’s...

  In his first year as head coach at Doctor Charter School in Miami Shores, Christophe Humbert’s basketball team finished the regular season 0-19, but it made a big turnaround the following year by advancing to the playoffs. Humbert loves challenges and perhaps his biggest test is turning around a Barbara Goleman team that hasn’t had a winning season since 1999. Last year, the Gators won only one game. “It’s very...

 

Miami-Dade School Board chair Perla Tabares Hantman hosted a Teen Driver Event at Hialeah Gardens Senior High on October 21 to bring awareness of the dangers of distracted driving, including texting while driving. She is pictured with a group of students who participated in the event and with school principal Dr. Louis Algaze.