Key dates for the Nov. 5 election

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, October 4, 2024

    Miami Lakes residents have several candidates to vote for in local and county races on Nov. 5.       Here are key dates: Oct. 7 The deadline to register to vote. Oct. 24 The deadline to request a...

“Al Punto Florida” to broadcast from Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, January 31, 2024

     If you’re near Chela’s Cocteleria on Feb. 6, you may see bright lights and a news crew for the Univision show “Al Punto Florida,” anchored by Ambrosio Hernandez.      The Ch.-23 program is scheduled to air live at 6 p.m. from the lawn at Northwest 67th Avenue and Main Street.      Univision news photographer Claudio E. Muns was shooting B-roll of Main Street on...

Pets of Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, January 31, 2024

     Say hello to Newman!       Sally Whitton named her English Bulldog for his resemblance to actor Wayne Knight, who portrayed a devious character called Newman on the “Seinfeld” sitcom.      Though Newman sheds and may drool, he’s not a villain like his namesake, she said.      “It’s a face everyone has to love,” Whitton said....

Council honors Daylin Garcia of Giving Gators charity

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, January 31, 2024

     The Miami Lakes town council presented a proclamation to Daylin Garcia for her volunteer efforts in the community. Garcia founded the Giving Gators charity in 2014, which helps children in need. Mayor Manny Cid called her an “unsung hero” whose impact upon the town has been “priceless.”      Enjoying Daylin Garcia Figueroa Day on Jan. 17 were from left in the photo: Council members...

Town will accept religious groups as sponsors for events

Religious By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, January 31, 2024

 The Miami Lakes town council did not accept the advice of the deputy town attorney and voted to allow religious organizations to sponsor municipal events.      “Years ago…the best Easter egg hunt we’ve ever had in town history was sponsored by a local church,” Mayor Manny Cid said at the Jan. 16 council meeting.           He described how plastic eggs with...

Bob Graham Education Center students ace state tests

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, January 31, 2024

      Bob Graham Education Center recognized students with perfect scores on the FAST Mathematics and English Language Arts exams taken in 2023. FAST, or the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking test, is an annual exam that measures students’ skills at the end of each year. FAST exams also test writing and are administered until 10th grade. The Bobcats’ school is at 15901 NW 79th Ave. in Miami...
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