The 2014 Florida Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference proved to be very successful for Mater Academy Charter High School junior Andy Alfonso, who was elected state president. During the four-day conference from March 21 to 24 in Orlando, which over 3,500 middle and high school students attended, Alfonso participated in a two-day screening and campaigning process that involved a speech, multiple...

  Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force presents the Movies in the Park series. The free movie watching event takes place at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 Montrose Road (N.W. 82 Avenue.) The series continues on Friday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. with the Academy-Award winning movie Frozen. The animated film tells the story of fearless optimist Anna who sets off on an epic journey, teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his...

  The Town of Miami Lakes is inviting residents to join in the annual Arbor Day celebration at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 25, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The event will feature a tree planting ceremony, information and educational materials for residents, as well as tree care demonstrations by the town’s Arborist. Miami Lakes is a “Tree City USA” and is recognized for its outstanding care of...

  The Miami Laker's Facebook page www.facebook.com/MiamiLaker and Twitter page www.twitter.com/TheMiamiLaker are live and now launching giveaways and contests for all "likers" and "followers." Beginning the first week of April, The Miami Laker, in partnership with the Don Shula's Athletic Club, will be hosting a giveaway for a FREE 6-month membership to the Shula's Athletic Club located at 15150 Bull Run Road, Miami Lakes, a value...

  Miami-Dade School Board Chair Perla Tabares Hantman was recognized as the 2014 Lollipop Award Honoree in the Annual Appreciation Luncheon hosted by Amigos for Kids. The event recognizes those individuals dedicated to youth safety and protection of a learning environment for all students in the community. Pictured (from left) Jose Triana, Major Accounts Manager at Florida Power and Light; Hantman; Jorge Plasencia, co-founder and...