Awards of Excellence recognize students, teachers

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, May 13, 2026

    The Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board honored 22 students and an outstanding educator during its annual Awards of Excellence ceremony, held April 30 at the Roberto Alonso Community Center.       The Graham...

SFACS Autism Walk draws hundreds of festive supporters

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, May 14, 2026

    Over 2,600 people came out to support the South Florida Autism Charter School at its 14th Annual Walk and Safety Fair on April 18.       The school, at 3751 W. 108th St. in Hialeah, offers education and therapeutic services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder.        Money raised from the annual walk funds its programs and initiatives.       Two...

Ribbon Cutting: Your Better Mortgage

Business By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, May 14, 2026

Your Better Mortgage celebrated opening its new office in Business Park West with a ribbon cutting party on April 24. The company specializes in home mortgages, refinancing and home buying among other services. Owner Nancy Aguirre is married to Councilman Juan Carlos Fernandez, who also works with the business as a mortgage broker. “We have one of the best mortgage companies in South Florida here in Miami Lakes … thank you,...

Town replaces playground equipment in four parks

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, May 14, 2026

     Miami Lakers love their parks. There are 100 of them, big and small, on land donated for the public by The Graham Companies.      During the first week of May, town officials unveiled improvements to four play spaces for kids that included stairs to climb and slides to ride down.      Old equipment was replaced with new structures and safety surfaces at Park 35, Big Cypress Drive at...

Ydalis Navarro earns master’s degree

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, May 14, 2026

      Residents who attend town functions will know Ydalis Navarro, Miami Lakes’ Marketing & Digital Services Specialist. She works at many of the special events and municipal meetings in Miami Lakes.       Navarro, 23, grew up in the area and currently lives in Pembroke Pines. She graduated April 25 from Florida International University after earning a Master of Science degree in...

It’s time to sign up for summer camp!

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, May 14, 2026

 It’s time to run, jump and play for summer!       Miami Lakes kids have a lot of options for camp – to play soccer, golf or tennis; learn to cook, use math and science while fighting pirates and spies; make art and do crafts; perform in a musical or produce or write a play.  ALM Sports Camp June 8 – Aug. 14, Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Ages 4 -15. All...
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