Miami Lakes announced the new start date for the Start Smart Development Program. Over 100 children, ages 3 to 5 years, have participated in the sports development program over the past several years. The proven instructional program prepares children for the world of organized sports without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Parents work together with their children in a supportive environment to learn all of the...

  Hundreds of senior citizens dressed in Holiday-themed attire came out to party at the Town of Miami Lakes’ annual Holiday Senior Social on December 14 at Roberto Alonso Community Center at Royal Oaks Park. As part of the event, the town’s Elderly Affairs Committee hosted a Toy Drive which brought a generous amount of toys and gifts that were donated to needy families through local schools. The free event was hosted by the...

  School grades for all Miami-Dade and Broward county high schools were released on December 18. The Town of Miami Lakes congratulated Miami Lakes Educational Center for achieving an “A” rating once again while Barbara Goleman Senior High’s rating improved to a “B” and Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High made a vast improvement achieving its first “A.” This is a result of the commitment and hard...

  In celebration of the holiday season, Miami Lakes AutoMall, its employees and customers, donated toys to Essie “Big Mama” Reed and her Team of Life Toy Drive which was held on December 20 at Ft. Lauderdale’s Lockhart Stadium. Last year, “Big Mama” and her team gave approximately 70,000 toys to local underprivileged children. Miami Lakes AutoMall believes in giving back and supporting the community....

  America is home to 21.2 million veterans – men and women who were willing to risk their lives for our country. Unfortunately, many of these veterans face a daunting personal battle here at home – finding work. According to the Labor Department, more than 700,000 U.S. veterans are currently unemployed. This simply isn’t acceptable. Our veterans have earned the opportunity to earn a living and take part in the very...