Youth Activity Task Force seeks candidates for Leadership Award

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 19, 2024

     The Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force is accepting applications for its 2023-2024 Youth Leadership Award.      The task force stages activities for young people in town. The award recognizes and honors outstanding efforts of a high school senior who has made a significant impact through community service, volunteering and/or advocacy.       Qualified applicants...

Town Foundation awards $9,400 in grants

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, January 19, 2024

The Miami Lakes Town Foundation announced eight grants totaling $9,400 awarded to applicants for education and community projects.       The 2023 Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival raised a total of $32,500, and proceeds were used to fund the grants.      Projects must be completed by April, per the board.  This year’s recipients are:  •  $1,500 Rukayat Adebsi, a Legal...

The Graham Companies, Education Advisory Board offer scholarships

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, January 19, 2024

  The Graham Companies and the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board are inviting students to apply for the 2024 Miami Lakes Future Leaders Scholarship.      High school seniors who attend schools in the Miami Lakes area and are graduating in the Class of 2024 can fill out the application for a chance to win one of two $1,500 scholarships.       To be considered for the award, a student must...

Education Advisory Board seeks student member

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, January 19, 2024

     The Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board is seeking a student representative.       Applications are now open for Miami Lakes to area students who wish to be considered for the board.       The student who is chosen must be enrolled in a local school; attend monthly board meetings; read, research and get answers pertaining to board agenda items and share information with the...

Vice Mayor is Principal for a Day

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, January 19, 2024

     Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez was Principal for a Day at Miami Lakes Middle School on Dec. 8.       Fernandez joined Principal Maria Medina who gave him a tour of the school where 960 students are enrolled in sixth through eighth grades.       Fernandez learned about the civics course and new culinary program that are taught at the campus at 6425 Miami Lakeway...
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