On June 21, five “Feed the Homeless Meters,” to benefit the homeless in Miami-Dade County, were unveiled throughout various locations in Miami Lakes – one on Main Street, and the others at the Town’s main public parks. The installation of these meters are a result of work done by 7th grade students of the Civic Engagement Academy (CEA at Bob Graham Education Center. During the past school year, these students...

  Pace High School junior Mayerli Cayon is one of the latest graduates of the FBI Summer Youth Academy hosted by Miami Dade College’s North Campus, the FBI Miami Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBI Miami CAAA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Miami Division.  The week-long academy took place June 11 through 16 where Cayon and other local high school upperclassman took a deeper dive into the inner-workings of the...

  The South Florida Youth Symphony is accepting new memberships and holding auditions for its 54th season beginning this fall. The announcement was made by Marjorie Hahn, Musical and Executive director of the South Florida Youth Symphony. Rehearsals are held on Sunday afternoons at Miami Dade College North Campus. For more information, call 305-238-2729, or visit www.sfys.net.

  Long-time Miami Lakes resident, Richard C. Nerod, was the recent recipient of a doctoral degree, “Honoris Causas” from his undergraduate Alma Mater. St. John’s University (SJU), one of the nation’s largest catholic universities with over 20,000 students, presented Nerod with the “Doctor of Commercial Science” (DCS) degree during its most recent commencement exercises where 2,500 degrees were...

  Bob Graham Education Centerʼs (BGEC) Bobcat Singers and Glee Club performed at Islands of Adventure in Orlando on May 23. These talented elementary and middle school students did an outstanding job, and are commended for sharing their talents. The BGEC family extends a special thanks to their dedicated teachers Audrey Carballo and Alex Fuenmayor for their tireless efforts and commitment.