After recognizing that the Miami-Dade County Public School system is an A-rated school district for the first time and students are performing above the state’s rate, County Commissioners approved a resolution to propose a property tax increase on November’s ballot asking voters to give teachers a pay raise and increase school safety. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho and the School Board requested the proposal on the...

  It’s so recurrent. If there’s a medication for one thing, it can start a chain reaction that will cause something else that wasn’t there before. A medication that can solve a headache may cause nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and stomach problems. But, at least there’s no more headache.  Remedy’s Nutrition’s solution is a holistic approach to everyday ailments. If customers experience frequent...

  Though Nayib Hassan has never served in the U.S. military, he said America can do more to honor soldiers and veterans for putting their lives on the line each day for their country. After running in the Boston Marathon this year, the Miami Lakes resident broached an idea which allows residents to show their appreciation for soldiers stationed abroad and bring economic development to Miami Lakes as well. Hassan, chairman of the Miami...

  JetStream Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Miami Lakes, welcomed three high school students from the Future Bankers’ Camp program for he 2018 summer season. “The employees at JetStream have been afforded the great opportunity to invest in the future of our community through training and educating these young and vibrant individuals,” said Davena Dunn, JetStream’s Employee Development Specialist. “It...

  Originally from Cuba, Nilo Ventura Sr. moved to New Jersey, then Palm Springs North and eventually made his way to Miami Lakes in 1977 with his wife Honorinda and two kids, Nilo Jr. and Hector Ventura. For over 40 years, Ventura Sr. has been an active member of the community. He began coaching in Optimist Park while his two sons were part of the baseball team, and he was also on the board for five years, working alongside Jack McCall....