Main Street Live! returned to Miami Lakes with the kind of free street party that used to be held in the town’s center.      The “soulful rock ‘n roll” of the Brothers of Others band prompted children to dance in front of the old oak tree the night of Feb. 21.      “This was a wonderful opportunity to spend time with the family and support our local...

  In the photo, celebrating the new Baptist Health Emergency Center at 15200 NW 77th Court in Miami Lakes on March 3, from left: Matthew Casamayor, chair, Economic Development Committee; Council members Ray Garcia, Steven Herzberg and Alex Sanchez; Nancy Batista-Rodriguez, Chief Executive Officer, Baptist Outpatient Services; Vicky Ruiz, Vice President, Baptist Outpatient Services; Dr. Jose Llach, Baptist Medical Director, Emergency...

     Students looking to make a difference can apply to become the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board’s student representative.       The board of volunteers work with schools to expand educational programs and activities in town.       The student representative shares ideas and feedback from students with the board to improve its programs. It is a non-voting...

      Miami-Dade County Public Schools inducted eight alumni to its Hall of Fame Class of 2025, including County Commissioner Sen. René Garcia, who represents Miami Lakes.       “Being inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame is not just a personal achievement but a testament to the incredible support and education I received in Miami-Dade’s school system,” Garcia said in a press...

     Fla. Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes, posted this photo on social media on Feb. 11 after Miami Lakes Mayor Josh Dieguez and Town Manager Edward Pidermann visited Tallahassee to meet with him and Fla. Sen. Bryan Avila, R-Miami Springs. Fabricio wrote that they discussed goals for legislation and appropriations that will benefit the town. The legislature’s regular session begins on March 4     Shown...