Santa and Mrs. Claus made their way to Bob Graham Education Center on Dec. 16 when they surprised Teacher Kimberly Ottaviani’s second grade class. Everyone sang Christmas carols and shared milk and cookies and posed for the photo above. Three days later, the school, at 15901 NW 79th Ave. in Miami Lakes, held its seventh annual holiday dance recital. The Baby Bobcats and the Bobcat Dance Team, shown in the photo below, performed to...

Their teachers call them the “Stars of STEAM.” They are the finalists of a fair devoted to science, technology, engineering, art and math that was held Dec. 4 at Miami Lakes K-8 Center. The entire school was invited to create projects; participants came from third through eighth grades. Students created presentation boards that spectators, including family members, could review. “There was a great diversity of projects...

History Eagle Nest is a residential community of single- family homes that was built during the late 1970s by Sengra Development Corporation, which later became The Graham Companies. It is on the east side of town, north of Miami Lakes Drive and tucked between Miami Lakeway North and Cow Pen Road. The open, ungated neighborhood has 115 homes. Most houses have two-car garages and many have clay barrel-style roofs. Mature trees line the...

The town of Miami Lakes and its Neighborhood Improvement Committee is hosting its quarterly meeting for residents seeking information about homeowners and condominium associations. It’s set for Thursday, Jan. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at town hall, following the committee’s monthly meeting that begins at 7 p.m. Topics will include board member certifications, legal updates and how to keep governing documents current. Budgeting, annual...

A busy morning at the Farmers Market. The market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Picnic Park West, 15151 NW 82nd Ave., Miami Lakes. Photo: Megan Jacobo.