Mater Gardens Academy received its ‘A’ flag on Sept. 28 at the campus, at 9010 NW 178th Lane in unincorporated Miami-Dade County. The banner represents the school’s performance during the 2021-2022 academic year. The Giving Gators charity, Mayor Manny Cid and Councilman Tony Fernandez presented the flag to the school. Giving Gators, Layer 8 Solutions and Major League Signs sponsored the...

      The owners of Bite Pediatric Dentistry cut a ribbon on Aug. 28 to welcome young patients to their practice. Family members, town officials and business boosters gathered at the new dental office is at 15358 NW 79th Court in the Park Centre Shops.       Dr. Jorman Garcia runs the business, while his wife Megan Cascardo greets patients at the front desk. Services include exams and check-ups; sports...

 Golfers often find themselves struggling to get out of bunkers. If you’re one of them, here’s an idea: Stop playing your bunker shots like chip shots. Let’s start dissecting sand shots by getting into your setup. -- You want to have a wide stance, like you would when hitting a driver. -- Have your knees and your hands a little lower than normal. This should feel natural. -- The ball should be about a...

     Over 200 students from across Miami-Dade County practiced their skills at Miami Lakes Golf Club on Oct. 5 and 12 as part of a tournament for athletes in the Special Olympics program.       The event was hosted in part with Special Olympics and First Tee and invites students and adults to practice different golf skills. This is the first year the tournament was held at the Miami Lakes Golf...

    Minerva Onate enjoys taking the Freebee to all of her appointments around Miami Lakes.      “It’s very, very good,” Onate, 95, said on Oct. 10 while leaving her dentist’s office near Main Street.      “It’s comfortable,” she said. “And we have a good, good driver!”     The west side resident was referring to Edwin Gonzalez, her...