The 12th Annual Beacon Awards 2014 has awarded proud restaurateur and CEO of Giraffas USA, Joao Barbosa, for his outstanding dedication and commitment to improving Miami-Dade County's business community. Barbosa was pleased to accept this honor, having been recognized as an industry leader for the restaurant formally known as Giraffas Brazilian Steaks & Burgers. Giraffas is the third largest chain in Brazil with over 400...

  It’s time once again for the Great Strides Miami Lakes Walk to be held on Saturday, April 26, to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The event will take place at Graham Park at the corner of Miami Lakeway North and Meadow Walk Lane. Walk registration starts at 8 a.m. and the walk starts at 9 a.m. This is the ninth year the walk has been held in Miami Lakes and its the 12th year that the “Team Running with Danny”...

  The Miami Lakes Fencing Club celebrated its fourth anniversary on March 22 as it hosted the “Young Superstars” tournament for fencers 14 years old and under. More than 40 boys and girls competed across Y10, Y12 and Y14 categories in both foil and epee. The event, sanctioned by the USA Fencing Association, was held at Epiphany Episcopal Church, 15650 Miami Lakeway North. It attracted members of many local and regional clubs...

  JetStream Federal Credit Union in Miami Lakes announced Ayleen Alfonso has completed and passed all of the NAFCU Certified Compliance Officer required exams with very high scores and received the certification of NCCO. Earning the prestigious designation of NCCO states that Alfonso has a comprehensive understanding of all of the major regulations that govern credit union operations. Alfonso had to pass a rigorous series of exams and...

Miami Lakes Branch Library has the following programs available for the public during April: For Children: Family Game Day! Enjoy playing a variety of table games and family and friends. For all ages at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 12. Reading Ready Toddler Storytime – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their care givers. Meets at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, April 3, 10 and 17. Paws To Read - Certified therapy dogs listen as children...