Last year at this time, Angelica Perez was an American High School student who was involved in many things at school. But two of her main focuses were as a student in her photography class, and as an officer in the American High Art Club and National Honor Society. Those roles were important for her because she was awarded the National Art Honor Society Florida Student Award for her photography at the Florida Art Education Association...

  Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School students participated in the school’s “Living Rosary” tradition on October 11. Held in the Rosary Garden, sixth grade students stand on stepping stones set in the shape of the rosary and lead the school in the reenactment of the mysteries. “October, the month of the Rosary, is an opportunity for us to pray together as a school,” said Rose Cabrera, OLL’s Religion...

Staying grounded in life. While it is important to live in the present with an eye on the future, it is helpful to have a sense of our life story. An awareness of our life story helps us stay grounded in light of the larger picture of our lives. It helps us appreciate our past and those who have gone before us, upon whose shoulders we stand. The truth of our lives is that we all have a story to tell; we all have been nurtured, supported,...

  On Friday, October 11, radio personality and actor Rickey Smiley spoke to American Senior High students about the importance of staying in school and continuing their education. The event was part of Smiley’s crusade while touring around the country to encourage kids to stay in school and further their education by attending college. Smiley graduated from Alabama State University. He is known for making millions laugh for over...

  Eddie Blanco, a Miami Lakes resident, is hosting a neighborhood block party to celebrate, give thanks and connect to the community.  Last year 5 Diamond Management and Real Estate sold over 50 million dollars in real estate. The are currently the only company with 3 associates ranked in the TOP 250 Latino Real Estate Agents by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP). “We want to host this...