Barbara Goleman student Kelsy Ruano was noted for her place as a top ten finalist in the Elie Wiesel Ethics Essay Contest for her essay titled “The Cowardice of Tolerance.” Ruano’s essay dealt with the LGBT community, specifically how those who call themselves allies of the community have a responsibility to uphold. “The whole point of the essay was an ethical dilemma,” said Ruano. “So I wrote about...

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is at the forefront of offering and providing access to outstanding educational programs. Students will have the opportunity to participate in educational services at selected school sites during the summer session scheduled for July 5 through August 1, 2017. These services are designed to assist students to successfully meet academic grade-level requirements.Students in grades 4-12 may enroll in a...

Miami Lakes Congregational Church Concert Series presents a concert performed by acclaimed and Miami-based flutist Ernesto Fernandez at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, at the church, 6701 Miami Lakeway South.The concert includes a voyage of jazz and charanga music from Cuba and Latin America, and goes as far as France, with the interpretation of Claude Bolling’s Suite #2 for Flute and Jazz Piano trio.The musicians include Fernandez on...

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula recently headlined the inaugural class of the Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame inductees, the NFL’s most winningest coach who guided his team to the only undefeated season in NFL history.Joining Shula was his former player tight end Jim Mandich, former MLB player Alex Ochoa and longtime Miami Lakes Optimist Club member Jack McCall.The induction ceremony for the 2017 class Hall of Fame took place...

The Town of Miami Lakes was among the big winners in the state’s new $83 billion budget, as the Florida Legislature earmarked $3 million to fund projects for traffic congestion, canal stabilization, and an analysis for reforms on blasting which has caused damages to residents’ homes and properties.State Senator Rene Garcia and State Representatives Many Diaz Jr. and Jose Oliva secured the multi million dollar funding after Miami...