Gary Cardenas says he’s retired, but he really isn’t.  The Palm Springs North resident, 79, worked in banking for 37 years.  Currently he is supervisor for the Town of Miami Lakes’ school crossing guard force.       While wearing a neon green vest and protecting kids from traffic as they make their way to school, he is rewarded with hugs from his young charges.  ...

    The Town of Miami Lakes said it successfully completed its annual financial audit for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2021.      The audit by a licensed independent certified public accounting firm is required per state statute, the town said.      Garcia, Espinosa, Miyares, Rodriguez, Trueba & Co., LLC conducted it this year.      The town has submitted the 2021 audit to...

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering the following online and in-person classes.       Space is limited; in some cases you must register in advance for online events.       Free 2022 Hurricane preparation guides are available at all branches. Homework Help & Tutoring Program Funded by The Children’s Trust In Person Sat.,...

     The Town of Miami Lakes and its Education Advisory Board is seeking a student to join the volunteer group, which assesses the condition and needs of schools and educational programs and activities within the town.      The student representative will be a non-voting member of the board; attend monthly board meetings and share information with the student population.     Applicants should be a...

     Please check the town’s social media pages for last-minute updates. Register for events at toml.eventbrite.com.  June 17  Volunteer to fill sandbags. Join the Town of Miami Lakes and earn community service hours by helping to fill sandbags at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 NW 87 Ave. 10 a.m.  June 17  Father’s Day crafts at Youth Open Hang at The Spot. Kids ages 5 to 10 can craft...