Miami-Dade County School Board Chair Perla Tabares Hantman, Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho and other education, civic, and community leaders were honored by the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) at an Educational Leadership Awards Luncheon on Saturday, October 25. Honorees at the event were recognized for having made a difference in the lives of Florida bilingual learners and their families. The...

  Cachi-Vaches Home and Fashion Collection, located at 6855 Main Street in Miami Lakes, invites community residents to dress up in their pajamas for a 10 a.m. Thanksgiving breakfast and sale on Saturday, November 22. The first 20 ladies to show up in pajamas will benefit from special discounts and surprises. A breakfast buffet and mimosas will greet customers and a portion of the profits go toward a ministry in Colombia to aid widows...

  Miami Lakes is known for its beautiful tree-lined streets, parks and green spaces. With a commitment to continue “Growing Beautifully,” the Town has recently embarked on a renewed urban beautification effort to reach this goal not only for residents, but furry residents as well.  Over the past several years, there have been requests from Miami Lakes dog owners to have their very own dog park. Last year, the Town...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is inviting seniors to attend the annual Senior Holiday Social from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, at the Roberto Alonso Community Center at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The free event will feature a holiday lunch, door prizes, raffles, and lively entertainment to get attendees in the holiday spirit. Santa Claus will be collecting unwrapped toys for children 12 years and...

  Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Manny Cid was invited to participate in the Florida League of Cities 54th annual Legislative Conference as a panelist in the “Engaging Millennials” workshop. The second the League’s annual meetings, the conference sets legislative policies and priorities for the upcoming session of the Legislature. Over the course of the two-day meeting, attendees heard speakers at general sessions,...