Town council reviews budget, possible cuts

Featured By Linda Trischitta and Alexandra Herrera Wednesday, September 3, 2025

  Mayor Josh Dieguez said there are “no sacred cows” when it comes to the 2025-2026 Miami Lakes general fund budget.       “We need to cut back on certain line items,” Dieguez said during a Aug....

Mathnasium is making math easier for students

Business By Kayleen Padron, The Miami Laker staff Wednesday, April 4, 2018

  For Anand Pitre and his wife Priya, learning math was not about memorizing different equations, but rather understanding the concept to make life easier for the student and their teachers. Fifteen years ago, Mathnasium was created by Larry Martinek in Los Angeles. Martinek wanted to teach his son better math, but thought the concept of memorizing each step was too complicated. He came up with a certain curriculum, and the rest is...
  Following months of preparation, a group of students in the Religious Education program at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church recently received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a sacrament in which the priest, as the agent of God, forgives sins committed after Baptism, when the sinner is heartily sorry for them, sincerely confesses them, and is willing to make satisfaction for...
  For the first time in school history, the Hialeah Miami Lakes High marching band will perform with local middle school bands in an effort to recruit the students to attend the high school and march with the Trojans. The marching bands from Miami Lakes and Palm Springs Middle schools and Miami Lakes K-8 Center will perform with the Trojans marching band at Concert Under the Stars, which is scheduled for 6 p.m., Friday, April 13, at...
  Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students at “The Spot” from 6 to 8 p.m. during April at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Friday, April 13 - Horror Night. It’s a screaming and creepy Friday the 13th at The Spot. Attendees can dress as their favorite spooky horror villain for a costume contest. Friday, April 20 - Popcorn Night. It’s a tasty Popcorn...
  Bob Graham Education Center is extremely proud of David Coira. Coira earned the Naval Research gold medal from the United States Navy and Marines for his research on water filtration. His award also earned the Superior award at the South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Heather Gordon was commended for her leadership and guidance in helping Coira succeed at this event.
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