The Town of Miami LakesPublic Safety Committee believes in the importance of informing Miami Lakers of back-to-school safety tips. Committee chair Carlos Andres has a few tips for parents on how to make the start of the school year safe and stress-free.        As silly as it sounds, texting and walking is a serious matter; a child in our very own town got hurt a few years ago by a truck’s mirror. Tell your...

Ciancy Bernal’s quest to make sure Miami Lakers are well read continues with the installation of a fourth Little Free Library. Ciancy, 16, a rising junior at Archbishop McCarthy High School, received a $1,000 check for the library from Fred Senra.      Senra, a partner at the Miami Lakes AutoMall, presented Ciancy a check on July 16.      “I’m very thankful and grateful to him and the...

As any current or former Boy Scout knows, the title Eagle Scout doesn’t get bestowed lightly.      The full list of requirements is substantial; one of the biggest among them is the project. To become an Eagle Scout, a Boy Scout must create a project that they oversee and lead.      That wasn’t a problem for Camryn Welch, though. For her, putting in the hard work and showing leadership...

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is closed for renovation. Patrons may visit the branch in Palm Springs North at 17601 NW 78th Ave. for classes. Many classes require registration, call for information at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org.      The branch is open 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday -Saturday and closed Sunday. READy, Set, Go: Storytelling Wed....

Aug. 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 Summer fishing fun. The Town of Miami Lakes invites young anglers for its annual open fishing program at Miami Lakes Optimist Park marina. Bait and equipment are provided. Optimist Park Marina, 6411 NW 162 St. Program runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturdays. Free. Visit bit.ly/3QOn7RP to register.   Aug. 12 Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon Join the Miami...