The YMCA of Greater Miami, under the leadership of Sheryl Woods (second from left), honored The Graham Companies and the Graham family with the James M. Jackson Society Award at the 2014 Jackson Society Reception held Tuesday, May 20. Accepting the award were (from left) Luis Martinez, Beth Martinez and Katie Martinez.

  It is time for residents and business owners to renew their burglar alarms, and the Town of Miami Lakes has made the process easy through its Burglar Alarm Registration Program (CryWolf). Renewals are due by June 30. Each registered resident or business owner has been issued a unique alarm registration number through the CryWolf False Alarm Registration Program which is contracted with the town. Using the unique account number,...

  On May 23, the Town of Miami Lakes launched a Town Bicycle Inspection Program, a new initiative, which led staff members to mount bicycles and head out into the field to see firsthand some properties which canal stabilization problems, progress of ongoing greenway trail projects, and neighborhoods with drainage issues. Escorted by a bike-unit police officer, staff members will take the information learned on the tour to help create...

    Miami Lakes Veterans Committee announced that the deadline for the 2014 “Old Glory” Photo Contest has been extended through July 25 offering more time for residents to take their best photo of the American Flag and submit it for the contest.Submitted photos must feature a United States Flag presented in a dignified and respectful manner. The contest is open to residents, students, and anyone employed within the...

  Now is the time to stock up on Hurricane Supplies! It’s official. Hurricane season is upon us again. Although it is predicted to be a relatively calm season, we still must be prepared. As we have learned in the past, it just takes one storm to cause mass destruction. This year, from May 31 through June 8, the State of Florida is participating in the Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. During this time period, you can stock up on...