The Miami Lakes town council approved a new residential complex to rise on the northeast corner of Graham Dairy Lake.      The Graham Companies’ project -- which the council approved during its April meeting -- will have 541 apartments in 14 buildings. It will be built on the west side of Commerce Way at Northwest 146th Street.      The developer had contemplated using the state’s...

     Boutiques along Main Street in Miami Lakes are offering specials and discounted treats for shoppers in search of gifts for Mother’s Day.      The deals will be available on Saturday, May 2, from noon until 5 p.m. Bossy Wellness & Aesthetics Complimentary Gua Sha (cold stone lymphatic drainage) facial, and a Mimosa for moms who come in that day. VIP gift bags with product samples for...

    Two service organizations put out the call for donated formal wear and Miami Lakers delivered!      The Giving Gators and the Zonta Club of Miami Lakes co-hosted a prom dress drive that began at the Farmer’s Market on April 11. By the end of the week, the groups had collected more than 280 dresses; shoes, purses and other accessories, Giving Gators said.      The Prom Boutique at Lindsey...

Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School’s Model United Nations team took home 2nd Place from the Academic WorldQuest Regional Competition. The HML Global Trojans participated at the March 13 competition at Florida International University’s main campus. Academic WorldQuest is organized by World Affairs Council of Miami, according to a release from the school. It challenges students to deepen their understanding of international...

    The Monsignor Edward Pace High School community gathered on the campus on Feb. 24 to remember Celia Rouco.      Called “beloved” and a “passionate advocate” in a dedication by Surella Rodriguez, the school’s director of Alumni Relations, Rouco died on May 25, 2025.      She was the advancement director and a presence for a decade at the Catholic school in Miami...