The Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board is accepting applications for the Future Leaders Scholarship.       Two scholarships, of  $1,500 each, are funded by The Graham Companies.      High school seniors who live in town and expect to graduate in the spring are eligible to apply.      Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, a commitment to community...

The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce presented three scholarships to college students during its January luncheon.       “This is one of the things [Past Chamber President] Fred [Senra] and I had spoken about, that what I really wanted to do was give out more scholarships,” Chamber President Ray Palacios said.       Hialeah Campus President Dr. Georgette Perez attended with...

   Nestor Zurita & Los Robustos launched the latest Main Street Live! concert series on Jan. 16.  The Latin Jazz Fusion/Brazilian group played on the circle before an audience of all ages and prompted some to dance.      During the show and after, people enjoyed treats from restaurants in the heart of Miami Lakes. Main Street Live! is presented in part with the Town of Miami Lakes; its Economic Development...

 Money raised through the annual Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival has helped fund $100,000 in grants for community projects dispersed by the Miami Lakes Town Foundation over the past eight years, officials said.       For 2025-2026, the foundation awarded $11,705 in grants to a civic organization and four local schools.       The town council congratulated Festival Co-founder Lynn Matos...

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava declared Dec. 14 as Giving Gators Day. Manny Cid, Asst. Director for Small and Local Business Development for the county and a former mayor of Miami Lakes, delivered Levine Cava’s proclamation to members of the non-profit that is run by Miami Lakers. Among the group’s qualities, Cid read, are “unwavering dedication, compassion and commitment to serving Miami-Dade County and its...