Family and friends gather to celebrate Rosa Nell Hammer’s 105th birthday

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Monday, October 21, 2024

     When you turn 105, the birthday party comes to you.      And what a bash it was for Rosa Nell Hammer on Oct. 2, held in front of her home, on a street the town named for the retired Realtor.   ...

Building certification notices sent

Community Thursday, March 5, 2020

Have you received a notice that says your building is due to be recertified? Owners of structures that were built in 1980 or earlier must be certified as safe buildings, per Miami-Dade County Code Section 8-11. Single family homes, townhomes, duplexes, or structures that are 2,000 square feet or less and have 10 or fewer occupants are exempt from the process. To have a building recertified, obtain a written report that is...
Miami Lakes Congregational Church’s concert series is presenting a recital of piano and violin by recording artists Olga Lopez and Daniela Padron on Saturday, March 14. The mother-daughter duo, shown above, will perform music written and arranged by Latin American composers. Compositions include “Libertango,” by Astor Piazzolla. López plays piano and Padrón performs on a violin; they released an album in 2018 called “LATAM.” ...

How to contact your elected officials

Government Thursday, March 5, 2020

U.S. CongressSen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.7400 SW 87th Ave., Ste. 270 Miami, Fla. 33166305-596-4224Twitter: @SenRubioPressOffice hours in Miami: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.415 Clematis St., Ste. 201 West Palm Beach, Fla.33401561-514-0189Twitter: @SenRickScottRep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami 8669 NW 36th St., Ste. 100 Doral, Fla. 33166305-470-8555Twitter: @MarioDB Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5...

Houses of Worship

Community Thursday, March 5, 2020

The Church of the Epiphany Episcopal15650 Miami Lakeway NorthMiami Lakes 305-558-3961Misa en Espanol: 9 a.m.Sunday Eucharist: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. Escuela Dominical: 12:15 p.m.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints8201 NW 186 St., Hialeah 305-205-4956Sunday service: 9 p.m.Sunday Spanish service: 11 a.m.Tuesday: youth activities for Spanish speakers: 7:30 p.m.Wednesday: youth activities 7:30 p.m.Thursday:...

Silver Knight finalists announced

Education Thursday, March 5, 2020

Area high schools announced their students who have been chosen as finalists for the 62nd Annual Miami Herald Silver Knight Awards. The ceremony will be held May 14 at the James L. Knight Center in Miami. Winners are eligible for a cash prize and statue. They are recognized in different categories for excelling at academics and community service. Previous Silver Knights have included Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Bill Conti,...
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