Orthodontist Dr. Piero G. Palacios and his staff invite the community to the grand opening event on Monday, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a new Miami Lakes office for the Orthodontic Specialists of Florida. The office is located at 16010 N.W. 57 Avenue, Suite 106 and 108. Grand opening promotions will include matching down payments and a 32" HDTV. The Miami Lakes branch of Orthodontic Specialists of Florida is led by Palacios, a...

  Officers of Miami Lakes Educational Center’s Sign Language Club visited The Growing Place at Miami Lakes Congregational Church to give students a little taste of American Sign Language which is now being taught at the preschool center. The students were enthusiastic and eager to learn about the colors in ASL. Pictured (from left) president Sharon Zajac, recording secretary Juliana Barreto and corresponding secretary Daniela...

  Troop 500 Girl Scouts Karissa Larsh, Victoria Rodriguez and Gabriela Perez have completed their Girl Scout Silver Award project. They created a Pineapple Garden at Miami Lakes K-8 Center in collaboration with the Miami Lakes K-8 Center PTSA and completed the Science in the Garden project, an outdoor learning area where students can have an opportunity for hands-on learning. Pictured (from left) Sabrina Larsh, Karissa Larsh, Victoria...

  Over 50 local businesses attended the Open for Business-Small Business Workshop presented by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. in partnership with The Beacon Council on February 25 at Miami Lakes Government Center. Designed to bring resources to the local business community, the workshop focused on building a business plan, marketing, resources and funding opportunities. Members from business assistance organizations...

  Tips to stay healthy on the high seas! Spring break is almost here! Many families take advantage of the break from school for a well-deserved family vacation. A popular choice is going on a cruise. Living in the cruise capital of the world makes it easy to book a voyage, jump on a ship, and hit the open waters. Before boarding, there are some precautions you should take to make sure you don’t get sick on the high seas. Over the...