Students returned to school in mid-August with eager expressions and sharpened pencils. Educators shared photos that captured the excitement of the new academic year.

     Dr. Frantz R. Lerebours, a physician for the Miami HEAT and Florida International University athletics, will be the next speaker at the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon on Sept. 11.       During the August gathering of the business group, Sheriff candidate Ignacio Alvarez spoke about the new office.       He was the third person seeking that office to address the...

Julio Lima Owner, Floss Dental Group Hialeah Gardens       “Thanksgiving is always fun, I’m a big family guy [and] we do the holidays pretty big,” Julio Lima said.  “Football, [I’m a] huge Dolphins fan. Mostly I’m excited to bring some new services into the community, bring some light into dentistry.”  John Vallejo  Personal Banking Officer,...

Sept. 4 Summer Open Fishing Fun. The Town of Miami Lakes hosts fishing at the Optimist Park Marina. Bait, poles and safety vests are included for those signing up. Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 NW 162nd St. Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free. Registration is required before dropping a line in the water. Go to https://bit.ly/4ecZOam. Sept. 5 Miami Lakes Medical Center Grand Opening. Public invited, 15536 NW 77th Ct., 5:30 p.m. Refreshments...

  The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.   Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early.  Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.  To check availability, call the branch at 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at https://bit.ly/3Wnp6tC. Adventure Begins with Teen Book Reviews  Wed., Sept. 4, 11, 18  4 p.m....