The 2014 Florida Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference proved to be very successful for Mater Academy Charter High School junior Andy Alfonso, who was elected state president. During the four-day conference from March 21 to 24 in Orlando, which over 3,500 middle and high school students attended, Alfonso participated in a two-day screening and campaigning process that involved a speech, multiple...

 

Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC), 5780 N.W. 158 Street, is hosting a Spring Flea Market on Saturday, April 26 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. To reserve a spot, contact Sandra Zajac at 305-824-9450  or Astry Licona at 786-488-1087. All proceeds go toward supporting MLEC's PTSA.

  When it comes to raising money for Autism, the community demonstrates solidarity for kids suffering from the brain disorder that often makes it hard to communicate and relate to their peers. Joining the large pool of supporters were local schools during the  recent Autism Speaks Miami Walk at J.C. Bermudez Park in Doral, where more than 25,000 families participated in the event. Miami Lakes-based Hope for Autism played a major...

  The Miami Lakes K-8 Center Music Department prepared music students for the Center's Annual Spring Concert. The middle school orchestra, guitar and chorus presented "A Collage of Classics." Under the direction of Fine Arts chairperson, Sara Cino, the middle school musicians performed “Hey Jude,” “All My Loving,” “Yellow Submarine,” “Morning Mood,” “Anitra’s Dance,”...

  Miami-Dade School Board Chair Perla Tabares Hantman was awarded Miami Lakes highest honor, the “Key to the Town,” during the Town Council meeting on April 8. A 35-year resident of the town, Hantman was honored for her passion and dedication to education and for being a tireless advocate on behalf of all the public school within her District. “Over the years, Chairwoman Hantman has proudly represented the School Board...