Pace High School announced that 12 seniors of the Class of 2015 were accepted into the University of Florida (UF), with eight of those 12 students being Miami Lakes residents.  The students accepted include Matthew Arrojas, Courtney Diaz, Juana Diaz, Daniel A. Gonzalez, Eduardo Kuffo, Christian B. Roig, Adam Ruiz, Elexa Suarez, Kirstie Vargas, Steven Yildirim, Gabriel Sanchez, and Suzarah Dorleus.  These 12 exceptional...

    Mario Vazquez’s class is a work of art. And his art students at Hialeah Miami Lakes High School create some the best art designs through drawings, paintings, photography, pastels and digital technology that have won school contests throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Vazquez said the Advanced Placement class is so amazing that 230 students are enrolled in his art class, doubling the number of students...

  The Town of Miami Lakes is seeking resident’s input to run bus service on Sundays. Vice Mayor Manny Cid and Town Planner Brandon Schaad recently met with a group of residents who are daily users of the on-demand bus and they are interested in extending the bus service to Sundays, especially to attend religious services. Currently the on-demand bus service runs Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., is free, and requires a...

Town of Miami Lakes, through its committees, organize nearly 100 events per year to enhance a sense of community. Each committee is tasked with a unique mission to educate and entertain residents of all ages. There are currently openings on all eight committees: Cultural Affairs, Economic Development, Education Advisory Board, Elderly Affairs, Neighborhood Improvement, Public Safety, Veteran’s, and Youth Activities Task Force. Community...

  Lourdes Nuñez-Toledo spends her leisure time with her family by supporting her kids in their sport activities and traveling. She was recently reminded about the fragility and beauty of human life after reading the book American Sniper and is an alumna of Hialeah Miami Lakes High School. In many ways, Nuñez-Toledo’s life sounds peaceful, that is, until one discovers that she leads a classroom of approximately 30...