Bob Graham Education Center’s Civic Engagement Academy eighth grade students placed third at the We the People National Invitational in Washington D.C. hosted by the Center of Civic Education on April 29 through May 3. Under the direction of Jackeline Hernandez and John Brady, this year’s team broke new ground marking the first time a Florida team advanced to the final round.“We are truly honored to be among the other top...

For Miami Lakes, 2016 will be remembered as a busy and challenging year for the small town with two elections, possible city charter changes, crafting out a laborious budget and fighting the mayor’s lawsuit to reimburse his attorneys who successfully defended him during his federal bribery trial.One of Mayor Michael Pizzi’s lawsuits has been dragging on for a year, straining the town’s spending plan and could put the...

JetStream Federal Credit Union officers, joined by Miami Lakes elected officials and members of the town’s Economic Development Committee, officially celebrated the grand opening of its new Miami Lakes branch on May 4 in the Royal Oaks Shopping Plaza.JetStream Federal’s chairman Bolivar Perez and CEO Jeanne Kucey cut the ribbon along with Mayor Michael Pizzi, Vice Mayor Tim Daubert, and Councilmembers Ceasar Mestre and Nelson...

Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee and the Career Source of South Florida are hosting a workshop on small business development for business owners at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 25, at Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.Janice Aquino, business services supervisor for Career Source South Florida, will be on hand to discuss how business owners can maximize their tax incentives, including opportunity tax credit, qualified targeted...

Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board (EAB) and The Graham Companies announced the two winners of the Miami Lakes Future Leaders Scholarships at the May 3 Town Council meeting.The two recipients are both Miami Lakes residents and received a $1,000 Miami Lakes Future Leaders Scholarship presented by corporate sponsor The Graham Companies.Elizabeth Ruiz, a graduating senior from Mater Lakes Academy, will attend Florida Atlantic...