American High senior Jonathan Spicer is wearing many hats during the 2013-2014 school year. He’s the team captain for the boys’ basketball team for the third consecutive season, and a four-year starter for the upcoming season.And what better way for Spicer to kick off his senior year in basketball than being named Patriot of the Month for November for his accomplishments on the court and in the classroom.The Patriots face district...

Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s annual Networking Business Expo 2013 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Shula’s Hotel Grand Ballroom, 6842 Main Street, in Miami Lakes.Visitors can enjoy complimentary tastings from local restaurants, visit many participating vendor and business displays, and enjoy giveaways, courtesy of the exhibitors, plus enter for a chance to win prizes in several...

Life Scout Branden Bravo of Our Lady of the Lakes Boy Scout Troop 566 in Miami Lakes completed his Eagle Scout community service project honoring veterans at the Alexander Nininger State Veterans Nursing Home in Pembroke Pines in time for the Veterans Day holiday.The nursing home is a state funded facility, so funds are limited for non-essential items such as landscaping beautification projects.  His project consisted of converting the...

Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force, in partnership with the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Town of Miami Lakes section, will host the 15th annual Bike Rodeo and Safety Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, in the Government Center parking lot at 6601 Main Street.The free event is open to the public and will provide participating children with bicycle safety training and the opportunity to interact with various...

The Town of Miami Lakes has introduced the “Find My Zoning” web mapping application. The new feature can be found on the town’s Planning and Zoning Department’s homepage, and is available at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/FindZoning.The application allows anyone to determine the zoning district for all properties in Miami Lakes. The link directs users to important information and regulations pertaining to that particular zoning...