On March 13, the Key Club of Barbara Goleman Senior High will once again host “Gator Idol,” the club’s annual talent show to raise money for the March of Dimes. Contestants were auditioned by a panel of Key Club officers and received a "golden ticket" to congratulate them on being chosen. Contestants have been meeting and rehearsing to prepare for the school’s 5th Annual Gator Idol production. Tickets are $5...

  Miami Lakes and neighboring community residents are invited to the second annual PTSA community flea market for Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) is set for Saturday, March 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the school’s courtyard at 5780 N.W. 158 Street in Miami Lakes. Various school clubs and organizations will sell food, refreshments, goods and merchandise. The flea market is a major fundraiser for the MLEC PTSA and all the...

  The 3rd annual Great Miami lakes Historical Scavenger Hunt is back and will begin at 10 a.m., rain or shine, on Saturday, March 14, starting at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. This free family-friendly event is produced by the Town of Miami Lakes and its Youth Activities Task Force. The Hunt is open to all ages and teams can be up to four participants, with a prize given to the most creative team name. Clues for...

Third-grade students from the Extended Foreign Language (EFL) Program at Bob Graham Education Center, visited The Miami Laker offices during a recent visit to the Town Center area. The EFL program emphasizes the teaching of language arts and curriculum content in both English and Spanish to students in grades K-8. Pictured with the students are (left) advertising executive Gil Mendez and reporter David Snelling.

The Graham Companies held the second annual Main Street Banner Contest this year, open to all local students to submit their art pieces for the theme “My Home, My Community!” Over 300 art pieces were submitted and the top 26 were chosen to be showcased on banners along Main Street. All 26 students and their families were invited to a gathering on 6701 Main Street in the Limelight Gallery to recognize their talents and original...