The cow sculptures installed around Miami Lakes are art in public spaces and a tribute to the town’s agrarian past. Now Miami Lakes is presenting a new display, the Little Free Art Gallery. At the request of former Mayor Manny Cid in 2024, it is modeled after the 11 Little Free Libraries in Miami Lakes that allow books to be exchanged for free. The art gallery holds drawings created by children, who want to share their work with the...

Students at Monsignor Edward Pace High School really got into the spirit of Earth Day through several activities at the school. “Supported by the Marist Green Team Ecology Grant, the initiative was rooted in the principles of Laudato Si’ by [the late] Pope Francis,” Surella Rodriguez, director for alumni relations at Pace, wrote in a press release about events. “[A 2015 encyclical has] a focus on ecological...

What is the secret to a long life?      Ask Pablo Robles and he’ll tell you it’s all about eating well and not drinking alcohol or smoking.           And if the example of how he lives his life is another clue, it’s to remain active and give time to others who need help.      Robles, 100, of Miami Lakes planned to celebrate his milestone birthday on June 13 at...

The Town of Miami Lakes is preparing to spend an estimated $3.5 million for improvements to the dated Optimist Park. The plans will modernize “critical infrastructure” while keeping existing layout of ball fields, according to a memo by Town Manager Edward Pidermann which the council discussed during the May 19 town meeting. Work could begin as soon as this summer, after negotiations with the Miami-Dade County School Board...

Miami-Dade County Public Schools are serving free breakfast and lunch on weekdays at 170 schools through July 31. There is no income requirement or registration required. Meals must be consumed on site; there is no longer grab and go service. Area schools including Bob Graham Education Center and Barbara Goleman Senior High School in Miami Lakes are serving students this summer. To find a school and see the days (some don’t serve on...