For the Christian faithful, Easter is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The holiday follows the season of Lent: 40 days of fasting, sacrifice and prayer. This year, Easter falls on Sunday, April 12. And if our society remains ‘safer at home,’ it will be an Easter unlike any other, as social distancing practiced to prevent the spread of COVID-19 has led to the indefinite closing of churches. Instead of joining parishioners at...

Are you ready to try growing small accent palm trees for your home? South Florida nurseries offer an abundance of palms to choose from. Knowing what kind of plant will be an easy-to-care-for accent to your property may not be an easy task. Here are two recommendations that will add a tropical yet majestic look to any home. The Spindle Palm (Hyophorbe verschaffeltii) shown in the photo above, loves sunny spots, needs little...

Listed below are resources for getting through the outbreak:Information --Centers for Disease Control & Prevention CDC.gov--State of Florida https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/--Town of Miami Lakes https://www.miamilakes-fl.gov/ --Miami Dade County @MayorGimenez, @MiamiDadeCounty and http://www.miamidade.gov/global/initiatives/coronavirus/home.page--Miami-Dade County Transit: ...

Barbara Goleman Senior High School’s mock trial team had a memorable experience in February at the Florida High School Mock Trial Competition when they qualified as one of the four finalists for the first time in school history, Law Studies Teacher Ana Soto-Gonzalez said. Goleman’s team was among 30 schools from Miami-Dade County at the contest that has been held since 1991. The Gators ultimately lost to Hialeah Gardens Senior High. Back row:...

A Miami Lakes couple’s dream wedding in Brazil that had been planned for two years was abruptly canceled when the coronavirus intruded on their lives. Helen Roldan, 27, and her fiance Luciano Carneiro, 31, chose March 21 when they would marry in front family and friends in his hometown. But their plans quickly changed as the pandemic became global and many countries began to close borders and limit air traffic. Carneiro and Roldan...