Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Town of Miami Lakes’ Economic Development Committee, will host the Annual Networking Business Expo on Thursday, December 1, in the Grand Ballroom of Shula’s Hotel on Main Street.The event is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:45 p.m. with Town officials and business leaders reaffirming their commitment to the economic growth of Miami...

Kelsy Ruano is a girl scout, AP student, and creator of handmade pillows for breast cancer survivors. Ruano, a senior at Barbara Goleman Senior High School, personally knows two breast cancer survivors –  a family friend and her grandmother. Moved to action after witnessing the discomfort and pain they suffered after undergoing mastectomies, Ruano searched for special-made pillows to be used under the arm to keep the elbow from...

Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., has teamed up with the Hialeah Housing Authority to develop a new senior housing project in District 13, to be located at 987 West 75 Street in Hialeah. Bovo presented $250,000 in funding from his office budget carryover that will be invested directly in  his district with the development of this project. Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez, Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez, State Senator...

St. Thomas University Law School student Ricky Marc was accepted into the prestigious White House Internship program this past Spring, a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the third-year law student.White House internships provide a unique opportunity for students to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills.The selection process is highly competitive and Marc was among two South Floridia law students who were...

Miami-Dade County Public Schools was recognized at the White House as the leading large school district in innovation and personalized learning for all students, particularly underserved students. Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho had been invited to attend a discussion convened by the U.S. Department of Education and the White House where the county was recognized.The USDOE’s Office of Innovation and Improvement partnered with...