Bob Graham Education Center’s (BGEC) Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) team participated in the “We the People” competition, securing the first place win and title of State Champions. Among five schools representing the county, and then among 10 total schools in the state, BGEC came out on top. Following this win, BGEC’s CEA students and teachers will be moving on to compete at the “We The People”...

  Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College continued it’s long-standing tradition of shaving off Principal James Parker’s hair in celebration of the school’s 8th total and seventh consecutive “A” grade. Student government officials and class presidents took turns lopping off Parker’s hair and mustache for good measure. Parker with all his hair (left) and with a clean shave (right). 

  There is still time to apply for the Town’s Code Enforcement Lien Amnesty Program, an incentive to property owners with outstanding liens to bring their property into compliance. Both residential and commercial property owners are eligible to apply for as much as an 85 percent reduction in the amount owed on their lien. To see if you are a property owner with a lien, log onto the Town’s website at www.miamilakes-fl.gov and...

  More than 100 local business representatives joined the Town of Miami lakes and Miami-Dade Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. on January 23 for the “How to do Business with the County” workshop. Businesses learned about the streamlined operations, simplified procedures, and required documention via the new online vendor registration portal. The online portal allows both existing and future vendors to easily do business with the...

  Miami Lakes announced an opportunity for local businesses to promote their products and services to the large ridership on the Miami Lakes Moover buses. Using the Moover, the Town intends to enhance the ridership experience for residents while upholding its commitment to promoting continued growth and expansion of the business community. The new program will allow businesses to offer riders a coupon or frequent user card for free or...