Miami Dade College’s Homestead campus and the Lennar Foundation are offering MDC Builds, a free, 10-week online certificate program for those who seek entry level jobs in the construction industry.    There are morning and nighttime classes as well as advisors, mentors, transportation vouches and meals, the school said.     Students will have both classroom and hands-on training in carpentry, electrical systems and plumbing.     They will...

When the CMX Cinemas Miami Lakes 17 reopened Sept. 18, it welcomed moviegoers who relaxed before and after the shows along Main Street.      Since Miami-Dade County didn’t then allow concession sales inside the multi-plex, movie buffs turned to businesses nearby to eat.     “It has been a blessing,” said Yohana Hoeschele, owner of Brigadeiros Boutique on Main Street. “We have had more business [come] our way and in Main Street in general...

Whether it’s animated movie characters, dog houses or Day of the Dead painted skulls, Miami Lakers are having fun with the designs on their masks. Worn to protect themselves and others from the coronavirus, face masks are one of the best ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. What kind of mask do you wear? Send photos to LindaT@MiamiLaker.com.

Photos by Linda Trischitta.

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     Candidates in four races which will impact the Town of Miami Lakes are to debate on either Oct. 13 or Oct. 16.        The date is pending confirmation by all of the candidates, the town said.     The forums are scheduled to happen at Ana G. Mendez University.     Ambrosio Hernandez, chief anchor of Univision’s Noticias 23 who is also a town resident, will moderate the debates planned for 10:00 a.m. to noon.     To submit questions to...