The Harbinger newspaper that reports on student life and concerns at Miami Lakes Educational Center returned in a print edition in April.       Senior Thomas Farrugia and sophomore Robert Rojas are part of the journalism program at the school and led efforts to revive the newspaper.       For past five years, school news has only been published online because there...

The Cultural Affairs Committee’s annual Paint a Picture for Mom event attracted about 40 young artists on May 9 to Veterans Park in Miami Lakes. The kids, sometimes with the help of Dad, created memorable canvases for their mothers. Photos provided by Elsa Reus.

     The Miami Lakes AutoMall became a Grand Sponsor of the Main Street Players’ 2026 season. In the first photo is auto dealer partner Fred Senra, shown in May with theater Board of Directors President Patty Fernandez when he donated $2,500 to the performing arts group.      The auto dealer also became a Gold Sponsor of the Angels Reach Academy in Hialeah, with a $500 donation presented to Founder and...

    Miami Lakes Councilman Alex Sanchez celebrates May 11 at the campus of the University of Miami, where he earned a Master of Public Administration degree in the College of Arts & Sciences.       Sanchez, 42, was appointed to the council on Jan. 21, 2025. He filled the seat previously held by Josh Dieguez, who resigned from the council to run for mayor.        Sanchez, who works in...

June 4 Senior Bingo Luncheon Elderly Affairs Committee presents bingo, a meal and prizes. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Age 60+. 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Register at Toml.EventBrite.com. June 6, 20; July 11, 25; Aug. 8, 22  The Dinner Detective presents “Game Over.” Enjoy a comedy murder mystery presented by The Dinner Detective company. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. $65.99 per...