As the holiday season fast approaches, shopping for gifts conjures images of mile-long lines, frantic shoppers, early morning rushes and late night hassles. Rather than visiting crowded malls this season, stay close to home to find a gift for everyone on your list.  The Miami Laker's 25 Days of Holideals will feature one retailer in Miami Lakes on each day, beginning November 29, the Saturday after Thanksgiving known as Small...

Superintendent of Schools, Alberto M. Carvalho, visited the White House on November 19, at the invitation of President Barack Obama to join other important education leaders to discuss the transition to digital learning as part of the President’s ConnectED Initiative. He was selected to introduce the President due to his leadership and successful digital transformation in one of the nation’s largest school districts. “Two...

  Perla Tabares Hantman, School Board member and chair for the past four years, was elected for the fifth consecutive time to chair the Miami-Dade County School Board for the year ahead. Senator Bob Graham was on hand to administer the Oath of Office.  ”I would like to thank my fellow School Board members for the trust they have bestowed in me. I will continue working diligently toward the betterment of all the students of...

  The custom framing shop All Art Pictures Framing, located at 15505 Bull Run Road, will be celebrating its grand opening and having a special gallery night event showcasing the work of Weston based photographer, Jack Levy, on December 6  from 7 to 11 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served and a 10 percent discount on framing services will be available during the...

  Over the past several years, the Town has received requests from Miami Lakes dog owners to have their very own dog park. Last year, the Town agreed to lease a parcel of property from the Florida Department of Transportation located at the southern end of N.W. 77 Court, with suitable conditions for a dog recreation area adjacent to future proposed trails and facilities. The proposed Dog Recreation Area is planned to have separate...