Ana G. Mendez University was founded by its namesake in Puerto Rico 75 years ago and educates students who mostly have Hispanic backgrounds and are newly arrived to the United States.      One of its three campuses in Florida is in Miami Lakes, said Campus Director Marcela Munera as she addressed the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 8.       Munera spoke about the history of the university, its...

 Hialeah Gardens Middle School defeated Miami Lakes K-8 Center; Country Club Middle School and the Bob Graham Education Center at the 3rd Annual Mock Trial Competition hosted by Barbara Goleman Senior High School and its Law Honor Society on Dec. 10.           Attorneys Christina Fiallo, Trinette Zarran, Steven Herzberg (a town councilman) and Lorenzo Cobiella (deputy town attorney) served as judges....

Denise Sainz  Real Estate Agent Miami Lakes  “They can look at the parks and the lighting,” Denise Sainz said. “To make sure there is enough lighting in our neighborhood parks.”  Tony Garcia Founder, Chief Executive Officer Menda Group Advertising Davie  “I grew up in Miami Lakes, I was born and raised in this area,” Tony Garcia said. “One thing we...

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The Miami Lakes Athletic Club’s gymnastics program presented a holiday show for parents and friends on Dec. 13. Led by Ana Roche, who is shown in red in the photos at right and below, the program demonstrated the skills and rhythmic gymnastic routines learned by the young athletes during two showcases each year.        Wearing festive attire, the kids tumbled and also performed with balls, hoops and ribbons. To...