Stefan Valdes Co-Owner, The Movement Lab Miami Lakes      “I’m bringing wine, because it’s time to let loose and enjoy yourself,” Stefan Valdes said. “I’m in charge of [it].” Dallas Gory  Retired real estate agent and mortgage broker; Vice President, The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes Miami Lakes      “I normally...

     Eight sailors from Sea Scouts Ship 144 competed in the Shake-A-Leg Miami Columbus Day Regatta.      The teams sailed on two Freedom class ships in Biscayne Bay off the coast of Coconut Grove, said Sean Schwinghammer, a mate with the scouts who are based in Miami Lakes.       One scout sailboat, the crew of ship #7 known as the Hammer Heads, sailed to a 3rd place finish in their...

   First time college students have an opportunity to obtain an associate degree for free through the new Future Ready Miami-Dade Scholarship program.       The scholarship is funded by Miami-Dade County for residents to obtain a two-year degree in the arts or sciences at Miami Dade College.       To be eligible, students must be county residents.       Those...

     Celebrate the holiday season with the Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee with a group bicycle ride through town on Dec. 2.      Register at Town Hall at 5:30 p.m. before the approximately 10-mile ride leaves at 6 p.m. Festive attire and bicycles decorated with dazzling lights, tinsel and ornaments are welcome. Riders may also register for the free ride at TOML.Eventbrite.com. 

On Nov. 5 Miami Lakers enjoyed the 44th annual Veterans Parade through the center of town. 

There were 78 different groups that marched from all over of Miami-Dade County that included school bands, dance groups and civic organizations. 

Veterans marched along the one mile route through the center of town followed by lunch catered by Mission BBQ of Weston for the veterans.