Former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula recently headlined the inaugural class of the Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame inductees, the NFL’s most winningest coach who guided his team to the only undefeated season in NFL history.Joining Shula was his former player tight end Jim Mandich, former MLB player Alex Ochoa and longtime Miami Lakes Optimist Club member Jack McCall.The induction ceremony for the 2017 class Hall of Fame took place...

The Town of Miami Lakes was among the big winners in the state’s new $83 billion budget, as the Florida Legislature earmarked $3 million to fund projects for traffic congestion, canal stabilization, and an analysis for reforms on blasting which has caused damages to residents’ homes and properties.State Senator Rene Garcia and State Representatives Many Diaz Jr. and Jose Oliva secured the multi million dollar funding after Miami...

After winning first place in the District and State competition, Bob Graham Education Center Civic Engagement Academy's We the People Team placed second in the We the People National Invitational, hosted by the Center of Civic Education on April 28 through May 1, at the National Conference Center in the Washington, D.C. area.The students are honored to be among such formidable contenders. The state of Indiana placed first, Florida placed...

Bob Graham Education Center’s seventh grade law studies class was selected as one of the top three schools in the District’s Project Citizen Competition.  Project Citizen is a program that promotes competent and responsible participation in local and state government. The program helps participants learn how to monitor and influence public policy.The BGEC project went on to the Capitol Showcase in Tallahassee and will...

In conjunction with the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign, the Town’s Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) is inviting residents to participate in the 2017 Home Beautification Contest.The contest recognizes residents who take special pride in improving their homes and landscaping. The winner will receive a $1,000 Home Depot gift card and a commemorative lawn sign to be placed on their front yard.Deadline to submit the...