The Archdiocese of Miami has announced that at the beginning of the 2017-2018 scholastic year, Archbishop Curley/ Notre Dame High School (ACND) will merge with Monsignor Edward Pace Senior High School in order to provide students with a continued experience of the presence of Jesus Christ and an enhanced education with additional extra curricular opportunities.The Archdiocese of Miami is announcing this information now because “it is...

The College Board recently released the results of the SAT for the graduating class of 2016. Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ (M-DCPS) seniors out-shined their counterparts in Florida with reported increased scores in Reading, Mathematics and Writing.“Our students continue to do exceptionally well on state and national assessments,” said Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho. “The results of the College Board SAT...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will conclude the 10th annual Senior Games Series with a basketball game starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, at Shula’s Athletic Club.Registration will take place onsite and participants will receive a snazzy t-shirt and medals will be awarded to winners.The event is sponsored by The Graham Companies.For more information, contact Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas...

Miami Lakes Councilmember Tony Lama is running for reelection and his opponent is a former state attorney and assistant attorney general. Elizabeth Delgado is challenging the incumbent for Seat 3 on the Miami Lakes Town Council in the November 8 general election.Lama and Delgado submitted their candidate questionnaire to The Miami Laker discussing the campaigning experience on the issues residents want them to resolve if elected.Delgado...

The Miami Lakes Town Council gave its initial approval to keep the same rate for property taxes and a $32.2 million budget for next year, as town staff was instructed to restore some of the committees’ funding since volunteers play a major role in the town’s affairs.At last week’s first budget hearing, lawmakers unanimously approved the budget and decided on the 2.3518 rate, which is $2.3518 of $1,000 of assessed property...