Founded in 2013, the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Hope for Autism United Soccer Foundation, also known as Autism Soccer, has a new home in Miami Lakes thanks in large part to a growing list of sponsors and donors. Autism Soccer’s leader, the energetic former 2nd Division Soccer professional Oscar Amuz, says his dream of helping children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and intellectual disabilities through soccer has come...

  Miami Lakes area residents who receive curbside waste collection service from Miami-Dade County can now recycle their Christmas trees by taking them to one of the county’s Trash and Recycling Centers or the West Miami-Dade Home Chemical Collection Center. All trees brought in for recycling must be free of tree stands, lights, ornaments, tinsel and other decorations. The trees will be converted into mulch, available to residents...

Miami Lakes Town Council voted at the December regular meeting to join the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program. The PACE Program provides upfront financing for energy conservation and efficiency (i.e. energy-efficient heating, cooling, or ventilation systems), renewal energy (i.e. solar panels), Wind resistance (i.e. impact resistant windows) and other improvements. Through these improvements, residents and business property owners...

  Miami Lakes continues to be recognized for its abundant and beautiful tree canopy and was once again awarded both the Tree City USA Certification and Growth Award designation. This is the eighth consecutive year the Town has received the Tree City USA honor and the sixth consecutive year it has received the Growth Award. These designations are awarded to cities and towns for their excellence in urban forestry management. The Tree City...

Miami-Dade School Board chair Perla Tabares Hantman was honored on November 15 at the 2014 Ray of Hope Gala to benefit South Florida Autism Charter Schools. Hantman was recognized for her outstanding contributions to education and the safety and well-being of the children of South Florida. South Florida Autism Charter Schools, Inc. provides education and services to students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.