Bob Graham Education Center welcomed Carmen Stewart-Regalado as the Principal for a Day on December 8. Stewart-Regalado is not only the PTSA President at BGEC, but she also serves as an Advisor for the Foreign Government in Colombia. She has a career in International Affairs spanning for almost two decades focusing on foreign policy and global relations. “It was an honor to have her visit classrooms, experience the daily operations of...

The Miami Lakes Optimist Club is holding registration for its baseball and softball program from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Saturday, January 7 and Saturday, January 14 at Miami Lakes Middle School, 6425 Miami Lakeway North.The programs is for boys and girls ages 5 to 16 for T-Ball, Pinto, Mustang, Bronco, Pony and Colt Leagues.Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificates and will be fitted for their uniforms.The fee is $150 for...

Maria Isabel Quiros and her husband Mario Quiros, both longtime Miami Lakes residents, celebrated their 80th birthdays and their 56th wedding anniversary in late 2016. Maria, affectionately known as Cuqui, celebrated her birthday on December 7. Mario celebrated his 80th birthday on October 8. Together they celebrated their anniversary on Christmas Day, alongside their family, friends, and loved ones. The couple met while studying statistics...

Miami Lakes Youth Center Council is inviting local teens to take pride in their community. As part of the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign, the Youth Council is sponsoring a Town Park Clean Up on Saturday, January 21.Volunteers will meet at the Youth center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive, at 9 a.m. The Town Moover will transport volunteers around Town to clean up various local neighborhood parks until 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided.To sign...

Hundreds of residents and their families joined in the festivities during the 23rd annual Festival of Lights on November 26. Santa and his helpers turned on the Town Center holiday lights and kids had a chance to talk to Santa and have their photo taken.