Hailie Prieto has lived most of her life in Miami Lakes and is the new chair of the town’s Youth Activities Task Force.       “It was actually something that I didn’t plan at all,” Prieto, 19, said. “I was thinking about that day, and I knew we had elections coming up. I’ve always been an advocate for the youth being civically engaged. I have been an advocate [of...

    Miami Lakers enjoy a quality of life that is greater than what is experienced by residents elsewhere in Florida and the United States. They consider the town’s greatest assets to be their sense of safety, the tree canopy, retention of property values and that it is a good place to raise children or retire.     Those were some of the findings from ETC Institute’s survey in January and February of 311...

     The Miami Lakes Women of Distinction Class of 2026 are many things: accomplished professionals, good citizens, mothers and in some cases, cancer warriors.      They represent the best of Miami Lakes, and the town honored them during a luncheon on March 14 at town hall.      “Today as we celebrate the amazing women in this room, I hope that we continue to inspire each other,...

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is closed for renovation. Patrons may visit the branch in Palm Springs North at 17601 NW 78th Ave. for classes.   READy, Set, Go: Storytelling Wed, April 1, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Explore how shared reading builds language development and early literacy skills. In collaboration with FIU’s Center for Children & Families. Funded by The Children’s Trust/The...

Alejandra Perez-Mendoza Founder, Romanicos Chocolates Coral Gables       “I love Maria Corina Machado, who is a leader from Venezuela,” Alejandra Perez-Mendoza said. “She just won the [2025] Nobel [Peace] Prize. She [perseveres] and she has been very important for 20 years.  I learned from her [to be] resilient no matter what, and keep [focusing on] your vision, no matter...