Little Miami Lakes resident Jeremy Matthews is a young piano student with a deep love and appreciation for music and cars. In most regards, Matthews is like many 4-year-olds, with the exception of his eyes. He has been fighting Bilateral Retinoblastoma, a rare form of eye cancer that affects the retina, since he was 15 months old. Despite having a great pregnancy and giving birth to a healthy baby boy who met all developmental milestones,...

  The year 2015 marks a decade following the infamous hurricane Katrina, the storm that is remembered as one of the most catastrophic in the U.S. Despite the relative calm in recent years and, thankfully missing all but a rain event from Erika, proper precautions should still be routine as the hurricane season runs through November 30. The National Hurricane Center, as part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,...

  Miami Lakes is inviting the community to nominate a deserving individual to be the Grand Marshall of the 36th annual Veteran’s Day Parade to be held on Sunday, November 8. Nominations are due by Friday, October 6, and should be submitted via email to decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov. Selection of the Grand Marshall will be determined by the Town’s Veterans Committee. Criteria for the section includes: • An individual who...

  Larry K. Williams, president and CEO of the Beacon Council, is the guest speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s general membership luncheon meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9 at Don Shula’s Hotel. Williams is a recognized leader in economic development, bringing more than 20 years of experience in global branding, international trade and finance, public and industrial policy, and...

  Spanish Lake Elementary (SLE) is ushering in a new era in learning for the 2015-2016 school year with the addition of the new Cambridge program. As teachers provide a challenging and interactive curriculum, students will be exposed to higher-level critical thinking skills, communication, and leadership skills. SLE also remains a BISO (dual language – Spanish/English) school. As part of the county’s initiative, the nine...