Miami Lakes residents David Pacheco and James Pullen were among 50 Miami-Dade high school graduates who were awarded the 21st annual Salute to Education scholarship sponsored by South Florida Ford and Lincoln dealers and Ford Motor Company.A total of $75,000 in scholarships were awarded to the students who also received laptop computers.Pullen, who graduated from Hialeah Miami Lakes High School, won in the category for sports, while...

  Town of Miami Lakes and its committees organize over 100 events each year and offer several sponsorship opportunities with varying levels of monetary as well as in-kind donations. Each committee is tasked with a unique mission designed to educate and entertain residents of all ages. The varying levels of sponsorship include recognition in all print and media distribution, recognition during the event, and promotional booth space at...

  The Kislak Organization, located at 7900 Miami Lakes Drive West, announced that Connie Queralt has been promoted to chief financial officer. Queralt is a longtime employee of Kislak and has held numerous senior positions within the organization. She also worked for several Kislak affiliates where she was a CFO and senior vice president. As CFO, Queralt oversees the organization’s accounting, human resources and information...

  Miami Lakes’ Friday Board Game nights will now run from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. every other Friday through the summer months at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. A few new games have been introduced including Jumbo Checkers and Tic Tac Toe boards, Jumbo Dominoes, and Jumbo Jenga! Barefoot Board Gaming, sponsored by the Youth Activities Task Force, offers a friendly environment that encourages social interaction in a...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is offering free field trips to Miami Marlins games once a month on Thursdays for residents 55 years and above. Space is limited. To reserve seating on the bus, contact Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-364-6100. The upcoming games include: Thursday, July 30, Marlins vs. Nationals, 7:10 p.m. Thursday, August 27, Marlins vs....