Barbara Goleman High School is bringing the 22nd and 23rd century to Miami Lakes in 2018-2019, when the school ushers in a new Mega Magnet program, which is aimed at enhancing the quality of education for students in an effort to help them stay consistent with the national standards of learning.Unlike a traditional Magnet program, the Mega Magnet program teaches more than a set of skills, as students have a new way of looking at the work in a...

Miami Lakes once again has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, awarded by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States, for its comprehensive annual financial report for fiscal year 2016-2017.The award is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and is earned by complying with several factors including, but not limited to, compliance with...

Miami Lakes resident Ramiro Inguanzo, (center, joined by his wife, Town Clerk Gina Inguanzo), was recognized by the Town Council for his commitment to engaging the youth of Bob Graham Education Center in the Civic Education Academy program. In August, Inguanzo coordinated a panel discussion with Senator Bob Graham, Mayor Manny Cid and councilmembers to give students an opportunity to learn about local government. Pictured (from left)...

Miami Lakes residents are invited to join the town’s Transportation Department for a Complete Streets Design Workshop which has been scheduled to Monday, October 23, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.Complete Streets Initiatives include infrastructure enhancements that implement additional pedestrian and bike improvements to give all users a greater share of the right-of-way. Specific improvements can vary from pavement...

Town of Miami Lakes, in partnership with the Northern Miami-Dade Solar Co-op and FL SUN, will host a solar information session beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, in Town Hall Council Chambers, 6601 Main Street.Neighbors in communities including Country Club of Miami, Miami Gardens, Opa-Locka, West Little River, Brownsville, El Portal, Miami Shores and North Miami, have formed the Northern Miami-Dade Solar Co-op to make it easier to...