Three seniors at Barbara Goleman Senior High School in Miami Lakes received National AP Scholar Awards for achieving an average score of 4 or higher on eight or more AP exams during three years, the school said.  Photos, top to bottom, of Joseph A. Mooney, Kaitlyn T. Ruano and Natalie M. Triana, courtesy of the school.

Brandon Diaz, 23, of  Tavernier, graduated Aug. 2 from Florida International University.     Diaz, a marketing and digital services specialist for the Town of Miami Lakes, earned a Master of Science degree in Marketing.      Diaz said he also obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from FIU, as well as certificates in marketing research and analysis and social media and e-marketing, all in 2019.     Diaz grew up in...

“I make sure I get my copy every time The Miami Laker comes out,” said Elsa Reus, director of community relations and alumni at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School.      “I usually get the paper from the green boxes on Miami Lakeway North, or in the church office where we always have a copy on the counter,” she said.     “I love to see the news about our schools and students in the town.     “I also like to read the news regarding the town...

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