On February 6, The Academica Food Expo Show was held at Mater Gardens Academy from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The exposition featured over 30 different food vendors that displayed an array of healthy gourmet style food samples for possible inclusion in next year’s school lunch menus.  About 600 students were transported at different hours during the day to explore the innovative items. Cheney Brothers, the food distributor,...

  The Graham Companies and Main Street Merchants announced the winners of “There’s No Place Like Miami Lakes” Main Street Banner Art Contest. With other 300 submissions, only 26 pieces could be selected to be showcased on light poles along the several blocks of Main Street. Artwork submissions were judged by over 30 individuals with a selection of the top piece of work based on Elementary, Middle and High School age...

  MIAMI LAKES DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB, the oldest continuous club in Miami Lakes having been founded in the late 1970s, recently elected officers for 2018. Pictured (from left) president Dave Oliver, secretary Lindy Tino, vice president Pat Blomberg, Club director Joe Phillips, past president John Williams, treasurer Diane Ricke, and vice president Carol Seiderman. The Club plays every Monday at 11:45 a.m. at the Mary Collins Community...

  Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students at “The Spot” from 6 to 8 p.m. during March  at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Friday, March 2 - Open Hang Night. The Youth Center is fully equipped with a billiard table, table tennis, indoor basketball shootout game. Microsoft Xbox One Console, and more. Bring friends for a night full of fun and games. Wednesday,...

  Miami Lakes’ Youth Activities Task Force and sponsor Bella Mar Real Estate Group invite residents and families to enjoy the next presentation in the Movies at the Park series, Disney’s Pixar Animation Studios animated hit “Cars 3” with an all-star cast including Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt and Larry the Cable Guy. The Movies at the Park showing is free and is set for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 2, at...