At the southern end of Northwest 59th Avenue in Miami Lakes, unique businesses on large campuses serve those working in education, the construction industry and job placement.       The top-performing Miami Lakes Educational Center high school and its Technical College are a landmark.       Miami Lakes Educational Center is part of the Miami-Dade County School District and is a...

      Since 2009, the sunsets over Lake Hilda in Miami Lakes have captured the attention of Brian Sands.  He and his wife Glenna Sands and their daughter Grace, 17, live in the Crooked Palm neighborhood.       “It’s amazing,” said Sands, who describes himself as an amateur photographer.  “Sometimes the sunsets are incredible.”       Sands...

     Students from Monsignor Edward Pace High School in Miami Gardens can boast about their academic achievement after being recognized Aug. 30 by the College Board, which singled out nine students for performing well on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test and/or Advanced Placement exam.  The school celebrated the young scholars’ accomplishments, calling them “a reflection of the commitment and passion...

    The Miami Lakes Veterans Committee is accepting nominations for Grand Marshal for the 43rd Annual Veterans Day Parade, to be held in town Nov. 6.      It is the oldest such tribute in Miami-Dade County to retired and active-duty service members.      Thousands of marchers and spectators particpate each year.       A candidate for Grand Marshal should be a town resident,...

     The state of Florida awarded the Town of Miami Lakes a $3 million grant toward the costs of the Northwest 59 Avenue extension and bridge project. The money is from the Local Support Grant program, issued through the state House of Representatives. Town Manager Edward Pidermann said the grant was sponsored by Sen.-Elect Bryan Avila, R-Miami Springs. Pidermann said additional federal funds are expected to be approved by...