Joy broke out in the bus loop at Miami Lakes Middle School on a recent Tuesday night. Eighth graders who once looked forward to their last three months of middle school and preparing for high school instead were confined to their homes, protected from the coronavirus while attending classes via their computers. But on the night of June 2, the students cut loose, sort of, with the help of teachers, parents and grandparents. Cars...

The Town of Miami Lakes and its Education Advisory Board are accepting applications for The Graham Companies’ Future Leaders Scholarships, to be presented by the firm. Two scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who are residents of Miami Lakes. The deadline for applications has been extended; paperwork must be submitted to town hall by June 31. The Education Advisory Board will select...

A parade for eighth graders at Bob Graham Education Center included an antique fire truck and colorful characters -- an unnamed clown, and Bobby the Bobcat, the school mascot portrayed by Assistant Principal James Jackimczuk. Riding in the truck were students Samantha Hernandez, fourth grade, and Tiffany Hernandez, sixth grade. Outside were the clown; Assistant Principal Elizabeth Hernandez; Principal Yecenia Martinez and Assistant...

Cypress Village Shopping CenterBeverly Hills Café, 7312 Miami Lakes Drive305-558-8201.Thebeverlyhillscafe.com.Take-out, delivery, UberEats, dine-in.Dr. Limon, 7341 Miami Lakes Drive305-228-9199.Doctorlimon.com. Take-out, delivery, dine-in.Gauchos Gourmet Market, 7357 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-384-1334.Gauchosmarket.com.Take-out, UberEats, dine-in.Holiday Bakery, 7313 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-558-2180. Take-out, outdoor dining.McDonald’s, 7435...

Reader’s Corner“I love The Miami Laker,” said Phil Rarick. “As a Miami Lakes estate planning and business law attorney for over 25 years, I have run a display add in the paper since about 1995 – or in other words from just about the start of my practice. “The Laker has helped me grow our law practice. But the Laker is much more than a good platform to promote your business. “What makes Miami Lakes special is our tight-knit...