“We who serve tend not to look on it as remarkable,” retired Admiral Diego E. Hernandez was quoted as saying in a modest but direct manner one expects of a military man, in a Miami Laker feature article on November 2, 2001.“Remarkable” might be the best word to mark the career of this highly decorated Navy veteran who was honored as the Grand Marshal of the Miami Lakes Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2001. He also...

Tutor Me Private School K-6 located at 6500 Cow Pen Road Suite 201 in Miami Lakes was launched by local resident, Jenny Espinosa, to serve the community. A former teacher who earned her specialist degree in early childhood education and is Director Credential Certified through the Florida Department of Children and Families, Jenny saw a need and sought to fill it.“I wanted to provide a unique school setting where the students can...

Miami Lakes Youth Center “The Spot,” located at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East, will be hosting the following programs and field trips for middle and high school students during July and August:Friday, July 21 – Karaoke Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring instruments, voice, dance moves and talent to rock out with friends at the karaoke event.Wednesday, July 26 – Open Hang Night from 6 to 8 p.m. The Youth Center is fully...

Time is running out to enter Round 2 of the “Capture a Miami Lakes Moment” photo contest.Residents can win a fabulous prize by taking photos that depict their favorite place or thing to do in Miami Lakes. This is an excellent chance to capture the “hometown feel” and stunning views of the Miami Lakes community.The winning photographers will be recognized  at the September Town Council meeting and top entry photos...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will be providing free transportation to Town residents, 65 years and above, to attend “Wellmax Senior Thursdays” at four Miami Marlins games from now to September 28.Transportation will be provided to Marlins Stadium directly from Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Space is limited and reservations are required. The bus will depart Town Hall a 4:30 p.m. on game dates.Reservations opportunities will...