It’s that time of year again! Florida shoppers once again will have a three-day “tax-free holiday” weekend in anticipation of the new school year. This year’s sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 4, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 6. Back on the tax-exempt list this year are computers and computer accessories.No Florida sales tax or local option tax will be collected during this time on the...

To his surprise, Miami-Dade Police Major George Perez was presented with a proclamation by Mayor Manny Cid and the Town Council at the Council’s July 25 meeting proclaiming July 2nd “Major George Perez Day.”After serving the Town for the past two years, July 2 was his last day as Town Commander.During his time with the Town, Perez brought forth several initiatives that continue to make Miami Lakes one of the safest...

Miami Lakes resident Ramiro Inguanzo has been appointed to the Florida State University (FSU) Seminole Torchbearers Alumni Board of Directors. The Seminole Torchbearers formally recognizes those alumni who were student leaders during their time at the university. The Seminole Torchbearers is governed by a 40-member Board of Directors made up entirely of alumni from across the country who serve as the primary fundraising board for the...

The South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce honored St. Thomas University president Monsignor Franklyn Casale with the Golden Eagle Award for his 22 years of leadership and service at the college.The Golden Eagle Award is the chamber’s most prestigious award and recognized Casale during its annual installation gala last month.Casale has served as president of STU since 1994, and prior to joining STU, he was the vicar general,...

Maria Nardi was recently named the new director for Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation and Open Space Department, replacing the retiring George Navarette. Navarette agreed to succeed retiring parks director, Jack Kardys, until his own retirement next month. Nardi, who previously served as Miami-Dade Parks’ assistant director of Planning and Design Excellence, started her new position on August 1.She directed two of the...