Miami Lakes native Broderick Schwinghammer earned the prestigious Eagle Scout Award from Boy Scouts of America, and was celebrated at his Eagle Court of Honor in September. Schwinghammer has been an exceptional scout honoring the Scout Oath every day, and honoring his community which was reflected in his Eagle project, the creation of a new park, the Miami Lakes Poetry Park, where he led a team of volunteers to turn an abandoned isolated lot...

  JetStream Federal Credit Union achieved its Community Development Certified Financial Counseling (CDCFC) training completion for the entire staff. This training and certification is vital to assist moderate-to-low income populations gain a footing with their finances, bouncing back from life’s changes. JetStream is one of the few credit unions nationwide who have completed this training to serve its membership at every possible...

  The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes is currently accepting vendors for its annual Fall Flea Market scheduled for November 8. Vendors, large and small, are invited to participate with an opportunity for residents to clean out their garages and closets and turn their treasures, hobbies and home business items into cash. The event will be held rain or shine from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The flea market will be conveniently located in the parking lot...

  Miami Lakes children, as well as students from area schools, are invited to participate in the 2nd Annual Main Street Banner Art Contest where up to 26 winners’ artwork will be showcased down Main Street on the light pole banners. This year's theme is: “My Home, My Community.” Artworks can show, but are not limited to, any of the following attributes that connect with Miami Lakes: Culture + Heritage, Parks + Nature,...

  Miami Lakes Town Council candidate Xiomara Pazos said she’s not a lawyer, politician or lobbyist who are mostly beholden to special interest people that she believes led to the corruption charges of the former mayor. Her opponent, incumbent Councilmember Ceasar Mestre, who’s an attorney, said he’s proud of his career and alluded to Miami Lakes’ accomplishments since he was first elected in 2010 as to why he is...