Long before he became President and CEO of Pacific National Bank, Carlos Fernandez Guzman had his sights set on a law degree and worked at a bank to earn the money for law school. But after he learned how to convert a small amount of cash into a gold mine, law school became a distant memory. “When someone explained to me that I can take this and turn it into this, I redirected my focus to finance,” Fernandez Guzman said at...

  In conjunction with the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign, Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) is inviting residents to participate in the 2018 Home Beautification Contest. The contest will recognize residents who take special pride in improving their homes and landscaping. The winner will be awarded with a $1,000 Home Depot gift card and a commemorative lawn sign to be placed on their front yard. The winner...

  Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students at “The Spot” from 6 to 8 p.m. during April at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Friday, May 11 - Open Hang Night. The Youth Center is equipped with a billiard table, table tennis, indoor basketball shootout game, Xbox One, and more. Bring friends for a night of fun and games. Wednesday, May 16 - Finger Painting Night....

  Sponsorship registration is now open for Miami Lakes 15th annual Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks Show. The Cultural Affairs Committee and the Town will celebrate Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4. Last year’s event offered live entertainment, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks presentation to more than 10,000 people. Sponsorship levels begin at the Bronze level for $500 and go up to $10,000 for the Title Sponsor...

  With the school year nearly over, it’s time to start planning for summer activities for the kids,  and the Town of Miami Lakes, in partnership with the YMCA and other community organizations, will be offering several summer camp programs. YMCA Summer Camps will be available 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. from June 11 through August 17 at two Miami Lakes locations. Campers will participate in field trips, physical activities, theme-based...