Mercedes Ferreira-Dias is a 16-year-old Miami Lakes resident and junior at Mater Lakes Academy (MLA). She’s been a singer since she was six years old, a passion sparked by the movie adaptation of the popular Broadway musical, “Phantom of the Opera.” Dias was entranced by the movie, and would watch it religiously for the music. Dias was only eight when she began songwriting, and the rest was history. Dias has been...

  Saris Cycling Group celebrated National Bike Month in May 2017 by introducing a contest featuring $800 worth of bike parking facilities. Interested participants wee encouraged to post a picture of the space where the bike racks could be installed and a brief description of the community. The Town of Miami Lakes was selected among the winners and the new bike racks were installed at Royal Oaks Park. The Saris Bike Parking Giveaway...

  Shula’s athletic club, located at 15150 Bull Run Road, is under new management. General manager Anthony Artiles has many advancements coming for regular members. Since he began back in September, Artiles has opened a new boxing room and revamped childcare center, keeping up with the theme of a family athletic club. Artiles has also successfully partnered with local businesses like Ana G. Mendez University. In fact, for Breast...

  Since 1995, The Greater Miami and The Beaches Hotel Association has hosted an annual tribute to all hotels’ employees with the Inn Key Awards. Over 950 hospitality, corporate and government leaders join hoteliers and their management teams to celebrate their hourly hotel employees which are the heart of the community’s tourism industry. Last year there were over 340 nominees recognized in 24 categories ranging from...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during April: For Children and Families: Science in the City – Enjoy hands-on lessons infused with experiments to spark interest in STEM. Each new lesson builds upon the previous lesson. For ages 8-18 years old. Space is limited so contact branch to register. Meets at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 28. Talking is Teaching. Talk, Read,...