Attention middle and high school students! Have you ever wanted to be a part of something that makes a difference in the community? Do you think you have the skills and qualities to govern the future of the Town’s Youth Center?“The Spot” at the Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive, is looking for self-driven leaders who wish to be a part of the Youth Council.The Youth Center Council provides participants with the...

Shula’s Golf Club is continuing its summertime membership offerings which include complimentary green fees on the Senator Course, complimentary bag storage, complimentary lockers, unlimited use of practice areas, cart fee of $29 per person per round, seven day advanced tee times, participation in MGA events and USGA handicap system. Family memberships include the member, their spouse, and children under 18. The summer membership...

The Education Fund, based in Miami Lakes, raised a record $215,000 to benefit its programs like the Ocean Bank Center for Educational Materials at its sold-out annual charity action, “For the Love of Art,” presented by Ocean Bank on May 10.The event showcased the artistic talents of students and teachers in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Art teachers and students used materials from the Ocean Bank Center, a school supply...

Mater Academy’s Grrlettes Dance Team demonstrated an “excellence” performance during the 2017 Florida Cheer and Dance (FCDA) National Competition in Orlando.Thousands of competitive cheerleaders, dancers, coaches and parents from Florida schools competed in the FCDA championship series.Mater Academy’s Grrlettes qualified for the FCDA Nationals following a successful performance in the Florida State Championship.In the...

The Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department honored County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan during the May 16 County Commission meeting.Deputy Mayor Russell Benford commended Jordan for championing the Head Start  program over the course of her 34-year career.Jordan started her career as a teacher for Head Start.“She’s a public servant who believes that hard work and commitment to others is a way of...