Ameli Padron-Fragetta, a 21-year resident of Miami Lakes, has been selected to the Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL) 2014 Class of Leaders in the Law. The award is given to women lawyers throughout the state of Florida who have earned the respect of others professionally, been involved in activities for the betterment of the local community, exemplified the qualities of a positive role model, and advanced the cause of women...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will provide nutritious lunches as part of the new “Meet and Eat” program from noon to 2 p.m. on certain Wednesdays at Mary Collins Community Center. The lunches will be held on Wednesdays, September 10 and 24. The event also provides seniors an opportunity to socialize and make new friends. Space is limited and free transportation is available to Miami Lakes residents who make...

  The Michael Gilmartin family, Miami Lakes residents since 1992, proudly announced the graduation of their son, Christopher, 22, from the Pat Thomas Police Academy in Tallahassee in June. The young Gilmartin graduated  from Florida State University’s Honor’s College with a degree in Criminology cum laude in December 2013 after completing college in three and one-half years. He attended Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy...

  Town of Miami Lakes announced the online registration dates for the Youth Ballet, Jazz and Martial Arts classes, and the Adult Painting and Spanish classes. Online registration for Youth Ballet, Jazz and Martial Arts will be available beginning at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 11. Online registration for Adult Painting and Spanish classes will be available beginning at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12. This year, registration is only available...

  Miami-Dade Elections Department announced early voting for the August 26 primary election will be available at the Mary Collins Community Center in Miami Lakes Park West, 15100 N.W. 82 Avenue. This will be the first time that early voting will be held at the center. In previous years, early voting was held at the Miami Lakes Branch Library. Early voting will be available from Monday, August 11, through Sunday, August 24. Voting hours...