Town of Miami Lakes and its Youth Activities Task Force (YATF) gave special recognition to the more than 50 volunteers who donated their time to make “Nightmare on Montrose” on Halloween night a “spooktacular” success at its new location at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West. “Special thanks to the YATF chaired by Lynn Matos and all of its volunteers,” said Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez, whose...

  Barbara Goleman Senior High School celebrated its 20th Anniversary Grand Alumni Homecoming Celebration on Saturday, November 8. The day was filled with exciting events that kept the visiting alumni, over 400 in total, entertained and engaged. In celebration of its anniversary, the school treated all attending alumni to an Alumni Pep-Rally. Entertainment included performances by the Jewels Dance Team, Goleman Cheerleaders, and Goleman...

  Miami-Dade County School Board Chair Perla Tabares Hantman, Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho and other education, civic, and community leaders were honored by the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) at an Educational Leadership Awards Luncheon on Saturday, October 25. Honorees at the event were recognized for having made a difference in the lives of Florida bilingual learners and their families. The...

  Cachi-Vaches Home and Fashion Collection, located at 6855 Main Street in Miami Lakes, invites community residents to dress up in their pajamas for a 10 a.m. Thanksgiving breakfast and sale on Saturday, November 22. The first 20 ladies to show up in pajamas will benefit from special discounts and surprises. A breakfast buffet and mimosas will greet customers and a portion of the profits go toward a ministry in Colombia to aid widows...

  Miami Lakes is known for its beautiful tree-lined streets, parks and green spaces. With a commitment to continue “Growing Beautifully,” the Town has recently embarked on a renewed urban beautification effort to reach this goal not only for residents, but furry residents as well.  Over the past several years, there have been requests from Miami Lakes dog owners to have their very own dog park. Last year, the Town...