The Bob Graham Education Center Bobcat Dance Team had the opportunity to participate in the Town of Miami Lakes 37th Annual Veteran's Day Parade. This special event took place on November 6, as the town honored active and retired military members for their dedication and service to this country. The Bobcat Dance Team walked and participated in the parade along with other schools and groups as a way to thank our veterans. The parade route...

With the holiday season nearly here, many charities and organizations choose to host a toy drive for underprivileged children, but after seeing a news report that research shows children who are wearing clean pajamas are psychologically healthier, calmer at night, and have more self-esteem, Lourdes Corvo decided to start her own drive. Corvo, a long-time  Miami Lakes resident and co-owner of Corvo and Calas Law Firm with Perla Sole Calas...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during December:For Children and Families: STEM Saturdays – Enjoy an interactive lesson and hands-on activities with FIU undergraduate and medical students. This month’s theme is “Extract DNA from a Strawberry!” DNA is the building block of life. Participants can do a cool experiment while they learn about DNA and extract it...

Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee is encouraging the community to be sure to lock their vehicles and remove any valuables during the holiday season.Removing gifts and shopping bags from cars, and locking doors may seem simple enough, but many residents simply forget or get sidetracked due to the stress of the holiday season.The theft of a purse, wallet or documents with sensitive information could also result in identity theft. These crimes...

Al Avila, former Bobcats head baseball coach and director of athletics at St. Thomas University from 1988-92, recently was inducted into the Bobcat Sports Hall of Fame at the Eighth Annual Stone Crab Dinner for Athletics on Sunday evening at the Fernandez Family Center.Avila, who graduated with both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Sports Administration from St. Thomas University, is currently the executive vice president for Baseball...