Shemar Stewart is a Bengal now.       The former Spartan, a 2022 graduate of Monsignor Edward Pace High School, was the Cincinnati Bengals’ choice on April 24 during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft held in Green Bay, WI.      “Just know I’m coming,” Stewart said that night. “I’m happy, I’m excited.”     ...

     The Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board honored students and teachers from area schools during the fourth annual Awards of Excellence ceremony.      The board and sponsors The Graham Companies; Headquarter Toyota; Vicky Bakery; Virtutem Populo; Specialty Smiles Orthodontics and MHC Construction also recognized Educator of the Year, Teresita Turino from Miami Lakes K-8 Center, on May 1 at the Roberto...

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      Two dance teams representing Barbara Goleman Senior High School took home National Champion honors in two categories at the 2025 National Dance Alliance High School Nationals held Feb. 14 - 16 in Orlando. The Jewels won 1st Place in the Small Varsity Jazz and Junior Varsity Jazz.                 The Jewels won the 2023 Medium Varsity Jazz National Title, Coach Yessenia...

     Business professionals gathered on April 16 for a networking party at 1910 Restaurant and Bar on Main Street in Miami Lakes. Hosted by the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce and the town’s Economic Development Committee, guests enjoyed complimentary light bites and drinks. Top photo, from left: Staci Merchant, partner, Merchant Insurance Solutions and lawyers Hannah Rarick and Suhaill Morales of SMM Law and Gloria...