South Florida Council of Boy Scouts of America (BSA) hosted its 2013 Distinguished Citizen Awards Dinner on December 5 at the Signature Grand in Davie and celebrated the 103rd anniversary of BSA. The evening honored former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham and Nova Southeastern University Chancellor Ray Ferrero Jr. for their outstanding community dedication and service that embodies the principles of Scouting.

  The Christmas season is a time of joy, sharing good times with family and friends, and spreading cheer to everyone who comes across our path. Realizing that countless children will wake up with nothing under the Christmas tree, students from Monsignor Edward Pace High School wanted to make sure that every child had a toy and something to smile about on that special day. The Caravan of Joy Toy Drive was put together to bring happiness...

  Miami Lakes continues to embody its motto “Growing Beautifully.” Nurturing its commitment to green living and maintaining the highest quality of life for its residents, the Town has been diligently working to alleviate congestion on its busiest roadways. Through grant funding, Miami Lakes was able to purchase two new buses that will operate as part of the town’s existing transit network known as the Miami Lakes Mover...

  On Saturday, December 21, and Sunday, December 22, Ballet Etudes of South Florida will present its 39th consecutive production of The Nutcracker at the Miramar Cultural Center. In addition to international guest artists from Balleteatro Nacional de Puerto Rico, the production will star two young ladies from the Miami Lakes area.  Veteran soloist Melinda Gonzalez will dance the role of Clara for the Saturday evening performance...

  On December 7, Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force and Miami-Dade’s Miami Lakes police section held the 15th annual Bike Rodeo and Safety Day to the delight of many residents. The event, which provided children with the opportunity to learn about bicycle safety while interacting with various branches of law enforcement officers, attracted close to 200 children at Miami Lakes Government Center. Every child that registered...