News and Notes about Miami Lakes area schools: Miami-Dade County's public schools resume on Monday, August 24 to begin the 2015-2016 school year. Parents and students are urged to register early to avoid processing delays. Two proofs of current address are required. Also required is a completion of a "Disclosure of Time of Registration" form, which can be obtained from Attendance Services.For more information visit...

  The Miami Laker newspaper has expanded its online presence to include the social media platform, Instagram with the handle @themiamilaker. The Miami Laker can also be found on Facebook and Twitter. Follow the Miami Laker on Instagram for photography of your neighborhood, coverage of town events, and giveaways!  Currently on Instagram and Twitter is the opportunity to win two free movie tickets to Cobb Theatres by participating...

  University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center representatives (from left) Thais Lopez and Katie Repici, received a check for $7,032 from Roberto Alonso, representing the Alonso family, and Andrea Graham Rechichi, representing The Graham Companies. The monies were raised during the inaugural Miami Lakes “Cars for a Cure” classic car show held in late April on Main Street. Alonso expressed his gratitude...

  With the goal of keeping children safe and preventing drowning tragedies in District One, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan provided two municipalities with a total of $5,000 to teach children how to swim. The city of Miami Gardens received $3,000 and the city of Opa-locka received $2,000. With summer winding down, children are still near bodies of water that could prove disastrous if they try to swim without the proper...

  Larry K. Williams, president and CEO of the Beacon Council, is the guest speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s general membership luncheon meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9 at Don Shula’s Hotel. Williams is a recognized leader in economic development, bringing more than 20 years of experience in global branding, international trade and finance, public and industrial policy, and...