Hosana Gonzalez Homeschool parent Sweetwater       “Our summer plans are to slow down and enjoy the weather out by the beach,” Hosana Gonzalez said. “We’re probably going to start a membership at the Frost Museum and just enjoy the weather.        “The homeschool group is also going to get passes to Flamingo Gardens this summer."  Miley...

      The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee are seeking singers and musicians and food vendors who want to perform at town events or serve food at them.       Performance opportunities include singing the national anthem or making music at Jazz in the Park, the 4th of July celebration or other events that happen each year.       Artists may be paid, depending upon a...

At the Do the Right Thing ceremony on May 10 at the Miami Police Department auditorium in downtown Miami, from left: Papa Johns Pizza Mr. Slice mascot; Miami Police Asst. Chief Thomas Carroll; Miami-Dade County Division Chief Eric Garcia; Miami Lakes Middle School Trust Specialist Vittoria Cianciulli; Jacob Funes; Cesia Funes and Rebeca Funes and Miami Police First Asst. Chief Cherise Gause.       Photo provided by Do...

     It’s a storybook season for two of South Florida’s sports teams: The Miami Heat of the NBA and the NHL’s Florida Panthers.         They were both unlikely contenders as No. 8 playoff seeds to reach the finals of their respective leagues.      On May 22, team banners were hung in a front window at Miami Lakes Town Hall to support the Cats and the Heat and to...

     Class of 2023 high school graduates who are enrolling in one of the 21 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Technical Colleges may apply for scholarships.       Suncoast Credit Union Foundation, The Education Fund, based in Miami Lakes, and the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations in Gainesville are partnering to offer 40 scholarships.      Applications will be accepted...