As part of the “I Heart Miami Lakes: Take Pride in Your Community” campaign, the Town’s Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) has launched an anti-litter initiative.The new anti-litter signs have been placed on various trash cans in the Town’s parks to encourage residents to “Keep it Clean, Keep it Green.”The campaign was proposed by Councilmember Tony Lama who said, “I’d like to thank the...

Members of the first ever Miami Lakes Youth Center Council were honored by the Town during the May 3 regular Council meeting. The Youth Council is charged with the responsibility of “governing” the Miami Lakes Youth Center, also known as “The Spot.”The Youth Council provides its members with opportunities to assume leadership roles, while building valuable skills that will carry into adulthood. The Council meets...

The Greater Miami and Beaches Hotel Association celebrated the 22nd annual Inn Key Award Luncheon. The Graham Companies’ hospitality team boasted outstanding employee nominations. The company congratulates all the staff, especially Miguel Lobato who won “Valet Employee of the Year.” Pictured (front row, from left) Andrea Graham Rechichi, Miguel Lobato, Karina Rucinque, Ana Rodriguez, Annette Prior-Perez, Monika Fuentes,...

In association with Conundrum Stages, Inc., The Main Street Players will present UNBROKEN, two evenings of spoken word poetry and performance by “Chaos Theory” at the Main Street Playhouse on Friday and Saturday, May 20-21.Conundrum Stages will present the prominent poetic ensemble in an exciting stand-alone showcase of material that the group has composed since its inception in 2008. “Chaos Theory” is comprised of...

Alyssa Rodriguez achieved success in the classroom, on the softball field and basketball court in high school and at the Miami Lakes Optimist Club.Now, the Doral Academy student is ready to take her talents to Webber International University in Babson Park, Florida.As the female winner of the Roland Gomez Scholarship Award, Optimist Club president Jim Hamilton presented Rodriguez a check for college-related expenses last week at his sports...