The Main Street Live! concert series begins Jan. 16 with Nestor Zurita and Los Robustos, who play Latin Jazz fusion/Brazilian music.       They’re the first of five bands to perform free concerts in the heart of downtown on the third Friday of each month through May.     The artists and the kind of music they make are varied, and that was intentional, said Felicia Salazar, chair of the Cultural Affairs...

 The Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee hosted about 120 seniors for a holiday party at Roberto Alonso Community Center on Dec. 19. Guests enjoyed a free lunch, music and prizes at the event catered by Chef Ramoncito and was sponsored by Elevance Health.       Shown at left, the party scene at the Roberto Alonso Community Center at Royal Oaks Park. At right, members of the Elderly Affairs Committee serve guests....

 Miami Lakes AutoMall partnered with Mater Lakes Academy for a drive-by toy drive to benefit Essie “Big Mama” Reed and her Team of Life charity. Shown with some of the donated gifts at the Miami Lakes AutoMall showroom, from left: Appraiser Fabio Moreira; Partner Fred Senra; Richard Hernandez, General Sales Manager, Chevrolet; Sales Representative Rene Ruiz; Sales Representative Armando Arratia; Victor Heredia, General Sales...

Santa Paws came to town to visit with the dogs of Miami Lakes for the 2nd Annual Paw-liday Palooza, presented by Zen Canine Club. Furry friends and their family members met on Dec. 20 at K-9 Cove to enjoy a day of holiday-themed activities. The first 30 pups that attended received doggie bags filled with a festive ball and waste bags; seasonal hand sanitizer; a clay paw print ornament; a white and green 25th Anniversary of Miami Lakes dog...

The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee are accepting applications for the Women of Distinction Awards.   Women can be nominated in one of six categories, and paperwork will be accepted until Feb. 2.   The awards celebrate local accomplished women and honor Women’s History Month, which happens in March. Winners with their families and friends will be honored with a private luncheon at Town...