Ribbon Cutting: Vellu Laser

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Shown at the Vellu Laser ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 22 are from left: Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid;   Maurice Costa, president, BNI Excellence; Yaima Guevara, nurse practitioner; Devany Collado, treatment specialist; Gio Blanco and...

Miami Lakes Library Programs thru Jan. 31

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 20, 2023

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these in-person classes.       Space is limited and registration may be required. Rev + Flow: Functional Fitness Thurs., Jan.19, 26 11 a.m. - Noon. Strengthen and sculpt your muscles with this fitness method. Develop strength and balance with low impact exercises during this four-week series for all fitness levels. Led by a certified fitness...

Cultural Affairs Committee changes leadership

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 20, 2023

     Neill D. Robinson, the longtime chair of the Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee, resigned from the volunteer position in December, citing business opportunities that would take time away from the group.      The town announced new leadership for the committee.      The chair is Felicia Salazar; Vice Chair is Madeline Santana and Secretary is Trinette Zarran.

National College Fair coming to Miami March 5

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 20, 2023

     The 2023 Miami National College Fair is set for March 5.      Students can preregister for the fair, at https://bit.ly/3CI0fZW.        Registered attendees can print out a confirmation with a bar code to use at the fair as an electronic ID, and to request information from schools that will be at the fair.      Representatives from nearly 200 colleges and...

Town of Miami Lakes, The Graham Companies offer Future Leaders Scholarships

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 20, 2023

     High school seniors may apply for Miami Lakes Future Leaders Scholarships.      Two $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who live in town.      The deadline to apply is April 7.       The application package should include an essay of up to 750 words that describes how the student hopes to make the world a better place.      ...

Goleman hosts mock trial contest for middle schools

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 20, 2023

     Barbara Goleman Senior High School in Miami Lakes has two courtrooms on its campus, and is where it hosted its first mock trial competition for area middle schools.       Competing schools included Bob Graham Education Center, which won first place; County Club Middle School, which took second, and Miami Lakes K-8 Center and Hialeah Gardens Middle School.       Awards were...
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