After a unique and brilliant career spanning nearly 50 years, almost a quarter century serving as president, Miami Dade College (MDC) President Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón has announced his plans to step down in August. He joined the college as a member of the faculty in 1970 and quickly rose through the faculty and administrative ranks.Padrón is an iconic and leading figure in American higher education. His accomplishments are legendary. For...

Alex Rey, who was the town manager in Miami Lakes for 16 years, has been selected for a new job in west Florida. The St. Pete Beach City Commission in Pinellas County last week named Rey the next city manager, where he will replace Wayne Saunders. The City Commission picked Rey among several candidates who interviewed for the job, and the appointment comes just days after Rey’s resignation as Miami Lakes top executive administrator became...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during February: For Children and Families:Movies and Stories for Kids – Watch favorite movies with family and friends. Movies being shown this month are “The Princess and the Frog,” “Beauty and the Beast” (live action), “How to Train your Dragon 2,” and “The Lego Batman” movie. Events made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board...

The Education Fund, headquartered in Miami Lakes, celebrates the culinary dreams and ambitions of high school and middle school students at the 2019 Taste of Education presented by Sapoznik Insurance on Wednesday, February 27, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Marlins Park, 501 Marlins Way in Miami.Taste of Education showcases the gastronomic talents of students from 17 culinary programs in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Students competing in 30...

Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force is inviting residents to enjoy the last Movies at the Park of the season scheduled at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 22, at Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.Title of the last movie for the season will be available on the Town’s website, www.miamiakes-fl.gov.Don’t forget to bring blankets and lawn chairs for a family-friendly evening of movie watching under the stars. Admission is free. Pizza and...