Runoff election for Miami Lakes mayor set for Nov. 26

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Alexandra Herrera Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Miami Lakers will return to the polls on Nov. 26 to choose a mayor, because none of the three candidates won more than 50% of the votes on Nov. 5.       An open council seat was decided by...

Hialeah Gardens High student Does the Right Thing!

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 15, 2024

     Do the Right Thing of Miami, Inc., honored students who go above and beyond at school and in their communities during its monthly ceremony on Jan. 24.       The organization said Abigail Batic, a senior at Hialeah Gardens High School, wants to become a veterinarian.  Abigail, 17, fosters animals and is credited with creating her school’s safe club, where students work with...

Banners for Grads

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 15, 2024

     The Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board is once again selling banners that will line Miami Lakes Drive to celebrate the Class of 2024.       The graduating senior must be a resident of Miami Lakes; the location of his or her school doesn’t matter.       Banners will be displayed for three months, and then families can pick up their keepsake from the...

Community Calendar

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 15, 2024

Register at TOML.eventbrite.com for town events. Feb. 14 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Join the chamber for their monthly gathering. Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez and Councilman Ray Garcia are the scheduled speakers. Main Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. Register at www.miamilakeschamber.com.  Feb. 16 Chair Yoga presented by IntuneHealth and the Elderly Affairs...

Miami Lakes Library Programs

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, February 15, 2024

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes. Most events require preregistration, call the branch at 305-822-6520 or email truglioj@mdpls.org. Wine Glass Painting  Wed., Feb. 14, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Learn different techniques for turning any glass into a work of art. Materials provided. Ages 19+  All About that Pace  Fri., Feb. 16, 11 a.m. – Noon Walk in place at your own...

BGEC’s Bobcat Dancers win awards at state contest

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 15, 2024

     Bob Graham Education Center’s Bobcat Dancers won awards at The American Dance Alliance State Dance Competition.       On Jan. 27 at the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines, the team of 27 dancers performed 17 routines, a release from the school said.       Girls from middle and elementary grades received accolades for their performances. Lauren Cancela and...
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