When it comes to running a business, there are many things everyday consumers don’t factor in. Gemstone Payments, LLC. (Gemstone) located at 15280 N.W. 79 Court, helps businesses by providing easyto- use payment software to process purchases. “I love Miami Lakes,” chuckled Carlos Romero, chief technology officer and Miami Lakes resident of 20 years. “This is a hometown to us, and we have an office in Atlanta...

  Dade Christian School celebrated fall through a series of events, starting with homecoming week October 1 through 5. The week is themed after super heroes, and each day had a different dress-up day. Students were encouraged to dress as their favorite super hero, a famous duo or more throughout the week. Fall festivities continue with Dade Christian’s 2018 Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 31 from 7 to 9 p.m.  A...

  Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC) held elections for the 2018-2019 PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) board on September 13. The BGEC administration and staff are proud to share the members of the board, who’ve been re-elected. The BGEC administration thanks them for their tireless efforts in fundraising for many endeavors at the school. PTSA members and others as they are pictured (from left) Karen Grace, North region...

  The Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust (COE) recently selected Jose J. Arrojo as the new executive director. Arrojo, a former Chief Assistant Miami-Dade State Attorney, assumed the post when Joseph Centorino stepped down at the end of August. Arrojo will be the third director of the Ethics Commission since it was created by voters in 1996. Robert Meyers served prior to Centorino. Arrojo has served as a Chief Assistant...

  Former St. Thomas University men's basketball player Raheem Bowman recently signed a professional contract to play for Club Argentino de Junin of Junin, Buenos Aires in Argentina. Last season with the Bobcats, the New York native, who lived in Country Club of Miami, averaged 15.2 points and 12.5 rebounds per game during his senior year, and he ranked fourth in NAIA Division II in total rebounds-per-game and defensive rebounds per game...