For the third time since its incorporation 20 years ago, the town of Miami Lakes is a finalist for the National Civic League’s All-America City Award. The league recognized 22 finalists, including the city of Miami Gardens, for practices that enhance the health and well-being of residents through civic engagement. The league had planned for finalists to travel to Denver in June to make presentations. But after surveying finalists,...

Due to preventative measures being taken by the town, programming is canceled until further notice. Check www.miamilakes-fl.gov for when classes will resume or call town hall, at 305-364-6100 for more information.Youth ClassesKidokineticsMiami Lakes Youth CenterAges: 2-5 Spring B Session: Mondays, April 6 – June 1 (No class 5/25) $11 per class5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.To register: 954-385-8511 or www.kidokinetics.comFree T-shirt with first...

Staff at Barbara Goleman Senior High School fed children from the school and neighborhood on March 17, when kids were working online from home because of the coronavirus. Diana Perez, Sarahi Vasquez and Nercy Fernandez, left to right in photo above, greeted kids outside the school at 14100 NW 89th Ave. in Miami Lakes. Meals included a bagel with cream cheese; chicken patty, rice and plantains. The day before, the team said they had given out...

The Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida recently hosted the 6th annual “Cast Iron Chef” competition, when Girl Scouts create and prepare a recipe using outdoor cooking methods. A panel of celebrity chefs awarded the “Golden Spoon” to Junior Girl Scouts from Troop 739. Their secret ingredient, butternut squash, was in butternut donuts with glaze they cooked in a Dutch oven, according to the Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida. In photo above, front...

Sofia Resino’s business – handmade hairbands and bows, decorative accessories for the home and jewelry – are sold on her website and Instagram page called Spray on the Glitter. But as the coronavirus outbreak grew, Resino, 25, put aside her pixie dust for a more serious project: making face masks. “Being able to make something so important for those who need it during this difficult time makes me feel proud,” Resino said. She grew...