Bill Higgs stands at about six feet with impeccable posture as he walks around Shula’s Athletic Club by day as director and by night as member. He blends in with the others, those cycling next him none the wiser that he’s led and transformed the athletic club for over 35 years. With a duffel bag and mountain bike in his car, he ventures out to Oletta State Park during the week after work to  bike through the dirt slopes,...

Miami-Dade County's public schools resume on Monday, August 21 to begin the 2017-2018 school year. Parents and students are urged to register early to avoid processing delays. Two proofs of current address are required as well as the completion of a “Disclosure of Time of Registration” form, which can be obtained from Miami Dade County Public Schools’ Attendance Services.For more information visit...

Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force will host the annual Winter Student Job Fair for high school and college students from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 7, at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.Previous student job fairs have been very successful with over 30 local participating businesses, and more than 100 students in attendance – many of which were hired.Miami Lakes encourages the entire local business...

The Adrienne Arsht Center is hosting the free, all-day ArtsLaunch event on Saturday, September 9 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. where 120 arts organizations will convene for live performances, eateries, dance workshops, and an entire lineup of family friendly festivities. Miami Lakes’ own Main Street Playhouse will be in attendance and can be found onstage at the Miami DDA Community Arts Village where they will be showcasing their upcoming...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will be providing free transportation to Town residents, 65 years and above, to attend “Wellmax Senior Thursdays” at two more  Miami Marlins games this season.Transportation will be provided to Marlins Stadium directly from Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Space is limited and reservations are required. The bus will depart Town Hall a 4:30 p.m. on game dates.Reservations opportunities will...