Ameli Padron-Fragetta, a 21-year resident of Miami Lakes, has been selected to the Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL) 2014 Class of Leaders in the Law. The award is given to women lawyers throughout the state of Florida who have earned the respect of others professionally, been involved in activities for the betterment of the local community, exemplified the qualities of a positive role model, and advanced the cause of women...

  Miami Lakes residents Peter and Janet Pacheco of Cruise Planners-American Express participated in an intensive travel agent workshop in early July administered by Unique Vacations, Inc. (UVI), an affiliate of the worldwide sales and marketing representative for sandals, Beaches, and Grand Pineapple Beach resorts. Each workshop, “The Closer You Look the Better We Look,” offered detailed information on Sandals Resorts...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will provide nutritious lunches as part of the new “Meet and Eat” program from noon to 2 p.m. on certain Wednesdays at Mary Collins Community Center. The lunches will be held on Wednesdays, September 10 and 24. The event also provides seniors an opportunity to socialize and make new friends. Space is limited and free transportation is available to Miami Lakes residents who make...

Miami Lakes United Methodist Church has opened registration for the “Girls On Fire” Conference event set to take place Friday, September 12, and Saturday, September 13.  The event will feature music, inspirational speakers, workshops and a variety of practical and life-affirming topics. Additionally, boutique shopping, samples, goodie bags, a dessert bar and more will be available. For more information and to register call...

  The Michael Gilmartin family, Miami Lakes residents since 1992, proudly announced the graduation of their son, Christopher, 22, from the Pat Thomas Police Academy in Tallahassee in June. The young Gilmartin graduated  from Florida State University’s Honor’s College with a degree in Criminology cum laude in December 2013 after completing college in three and one-half years. He attended Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy...