On February 6, The Academica Food Expo Show was held at Mater Gardens Academy from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The exposition featured over 30 different food vendors that displayed an array of healthy gourmet style food samples for possible inclusion in next year’s school lunch menus.  About 600 students were transported at different hours during the day to explore the innovative items. Cheney Brothers, the food distributor,...

  Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board (EAB) announced it is accepting applications for the 2018 Miami Lakes Future Leaders Scholarship presented by The Graham Companies. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who are residents of the Town of Miami Lakes. All applications must be received at Town Hall by Friday, March 23, and will be forwarded to the EAB for selection of the recipients. Winners will...

Mayor Manny Cid, paid a visit to the Miami Lakes K-8 Center Law Studies class. He spoke to students from Jennifer Simeon’s 7th grade class about his career and daily life as mayor of thw community. Students were able to ask Cid questions and get to know more about current events in the town. Students enjoyed this wonderful experience.

  Some teachers are mulling quitting their jobs in fear for their safety in the wake of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting massacre which took the lives of 17 students and teachers, according to Miami Lakes Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez. But local police and state lawmakers are stepping up efforts to ensure the safety of teachers, students and school administrators and probe all threats to harm anyone on campus. The Parkland...

  Christopher McCready was born with the talent of visual art. The 17-year-old has already won an award for his craft. In the National YoungArts Foundation competition (NYAF), he nabbed a finalist spot in the visual arts category for his original artwork in painting sculpture and mixed media.  McCready won the highest possible achievement alongside 25 other Florida finalists out of the 757 students who participated nationwide....