Spanish Lake Elementary (SLE) is proud to have Magna Cum Laude graduate from Florida International University, Gabriella Helsper as SLE’s Rookie Teacher of the Year and a finalist in the North Region.She is married to Michael Helsper who is also a Miami Dade County teacher who shares his unconditional advice, love and support. She thanks her parents and her elementary school principal from Blessed Trinity Catholic School, principal Perez for...

Bob Graham Education Center received a special visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus during their 6th annual breakfast on December 18. The students received milk and cookies as well as candy canes from Mr. and Mrs. Claus. They took pictures and were able to listen to the enchanting voices from the Bobcat Singers. Special thanks to the PTSA, student council and their music director Alejandro Fuenmayor for their participation in this event!
 

Miami is a world of color – vibrant sunsets and evergreen palm trees, tropical landscapes that ornament our multicultural, multiethnic and bold neighborhoods full of bold personalities. Every December, color dances around as Miami Art Week and Art Basel comes to town. During December, Miami becomes the epicenter of the realm of art, hosting over 20 international art fairs and more than 1,200 galleries – featuring thousands of passionate...

Miami Lakes lost some prominent residents who made great contributions to the community through business, education, sports, entrepreneurship and activism.Alan Robert Wilson, a 27-year resident of Miami Lakes died on February 1. He as 71 years old.Wilson was a retired engineer, who spend many years traveling around the U.S. and South America. He was an avid sailor, licensed U.S. Coast Guard captain and cooking enthusiast.Jim Kiely, a...

A year long search for a new town manager for Miami Lakes has concluded, as a local resident was chosen over a selection committee’s top choice for the job. The Miami Lakes Town Council tapped Edward Pidermann, an assistant chief of management service for Broward County’s fire department, over the front runner, Ana Garcia, a city manager for North Miami Beach following resident’s pleas that a town resident should be given...