There is a change in the way residents may sign up for recreational activities, youth sports or to reserve park pavilions in Miami Lakes.       The town is providing its CivicRec web page to accept those arrangements.       The move from the former software site etrak was made Aug. 1 and residents must use the new system.        Users who have log ins for...

    United Way Miami presented an Outstanding Youth Award to Julianna Correa of Miami Lakes.      Correa, 18, said she was recognized in June for reading projects that she did as a Girl Scout.       “Being in Girl Scouts not only taught me how to empower myself and believe in myself, but it’s also a part of my foundation,” Correa said. “They taught me how to be a good...

    The Miami-Dade County Public School District appointed Dr. Yesenia Aponte as its North Region superintendent on July 24.       Prior to her appointment, Aponte was administrative director with the district’s division of academic support and served as principal at Aventura Waterways K-8 Center and Bunche Park Elementary School, a district press release said.       Aponte was...

     A committee may consider whether to rename Miami Lakes Educational Center in honor of retired Miami-Dade County School Board Chair Perla Tabares Hantman.      A community meeting held July 27 at the school drew 17 people who spoke for and against the renaming proposal.      Miami Lakes Educational Center social studies teacher John Moffi wants to keep the school’s name as is, but...

 The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these in-person classes.  Space in classes is limited and registration may be required.    Paint Your Own Suncatcher   Wed., Aug. 2,  4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Create a suncatcher to capture rays of light and cast an array of colors across a room. Materials provided, registration required.  Ages 8 - 18 Homework Help and...