Nonprofit Giving Gators in coordination with the Town of Miami Lakes, local businesses and sponsors, conducted another successful Thanksgiving drive. “Being able to serve our community by giving back is the most satisfying feeling of all,” said Daylin Garcia. This year the organization delivered over 80 Thanksgiving meals to deserving families from six local Miami-Dade County Public schools. Giving Gators expressed special thanks to Nu World...

Orestes Martinez is an avid runner who has participated in many races both in South Florida and internationally. However, while running the Marabana race in Cuba last year with his mother Georgina Martinez, they both noticed there seemed to be something missing for Cuban citizens. “They run right next to you and say ‘how are you doing?’ In this broken English, and then eventually the conversation always lead back to...

The application process for acceptance into Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy, a full magnet program with a focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) is now open. Students from fifth to tenth grade interested in applying can visit www.mast3.com up until the deadline of January 15, 2019.  Students at MAST Academy focus on extensive learning in the areas of life science, natural science and computer science. ...

The Town of Miami Lakes is hosting a Toy Drive to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign. Residents are encouraged to brighten a child’s spirits during the holiday season by dropping off toy donations at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street, through Friday, December 14. The mission of Toys for Tots is to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas, and to play an active role...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will host a Holiday Social for Miami Lakes seniors from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. Attendees are encouraged to bring an unwrapped boy for children 12 years and under that will be donated to the Town’s Toy Drive benefiting the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots. The event is free, but seating is limited and is...