Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board announced the deadline for accepting applications for the 2016 Miami Lakes Future Leaders Scholarship, presented by The Graham Companies, is April 11. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who are residents of the Town of Miami Lakes. Education Advisory Board members will select the two recipients and the winners will be announced at the Town Council meeting on...

  Miami Lakes Youth Center “The Spot” announced a full lineup of activities during April. Friday, April 8 – Friday Night Lights: Baseball Edition - To celebrate Major League Baseball’s opening day, dress up in favorite team’s apparel and compete in full baseball trivia and Wii U Baseball. Wednesday, April 13  Board Game Night – It’s National Scrabble Day! Choose from a wide array of board...

  Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force announced the lineup for the 7th annual Miami Lakes Rocks! Music Festival scheduled for 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, at Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East. The popular event was created to provide an avenue of artistic expression for town youth, promoting cultural and community spirit. The rockin’ performers will include: • One Last Embrace • Mercedes...

The South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America, headquartered in Miami Lakes, held its Distinguished Citizen Award ceremony on March 15 at Shula’s Hotel on Main Street. The Fireball District 2016 honorees included John P. “Jack” McCall, Past Distinguished Governor, South Florida District, Optimist of Miami Lakes; Fred Senra, general manager/partner of Miami Lakes Auto Mall; and Hector J. Ponte, Countyline Market...

  Miami Lakes Councilmember Manny Cid, who was recently appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2016 Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, attended the group’s city conference in Washington D.C. last month. During his first meeting, Cid said the committee members discussed the nation’s federal advocacy agenda of protecting tax exemptions for municipal bonds and comprehensive tax reform....