Eight residents apply for vacant council seat

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Monday, December 23, 2024

Eight residents have filed paperwork to fill Seat 4 on the Miami Lakes town council. The seat formerly held by Josh Dieguez became vacant when he was elected mayor on Nov. 26. Dieguez, Vice Mayor Bryan Morera and council members Angelo...

How to contact your elected officials

Government By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 19, 2024

The Florida legislature is in session through March 8. Here's how to reach your state representatives or other office holders: U.S. Congress Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.  7400 SW 87th Ave., Suite 270, Miami, FL 33173  305-596-4224  X: @SenRubioPress Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.  901 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Suite 505, Miami, FL 33134 786-501-7141 X: @SenRickScott Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart,...

Snapology offers classes for kids

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 19, 2024

    Snapology courses for kids are available at the Miami Lakes Youth Center.     Spring Session I is called RoboPets. Kids can explore robotics and build pets, fish or a gator with LEGO bricks.      They’ll also learn about sensors, gears, wheels and axles when making dogs and frogs.       The class is offered from Jan. 12 - Feb. 9, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Non-Resident...

Pets of Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 19, 2024

     Kiwi is a Goldendoodle who lives on the west side of Miami Lakes with Tatiana Alvarez and her husband, Kevin Abraham.      Among the 1-year-old pup’s most enjoyable pastimes: weekend trips aboard the Freebee to Main Street and visits to Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, where she can get treats.     “She’s very playful,” Alvarez said. “Playing catch and cuddling...

Goleman High hosts mock trials contest

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, January 19, 2024

Barbara Goleman Senior High School hosted its annual mock trial competition for middle schools in December. Bob Graham Education Center, Miami Lakes K-8 Center, Hialeah Gardens Middle School and Palm Springs Middle School competed, with 1st Place overall won by BGEC’s Civic Engagement Academy. MLK-8 placed 2nd. BGEC students led by teacher John Brady also earned individual honors. Principal Yecenia Martinez said Saray Bacallao received...

BGEC student Does the Right Thing!

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, January 19, 2024

     November’s Do The Right Thing Awards honored Bob Graham Education Center seventh grader Louis Egipciaco.       Louis was recognized for his volunteer efforts and outstanding student achievements during a ceremony that celebrates students who make good decisions while at school and in the community.       Do The Right Thing of Miami, Inc. and City of Miami Police...
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