The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host two Public Information Meetings in July at Town Hall Council Chambers, 6601 Main Street. Palmetto Expressway Construction Public Information Meeting will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18. For more information, contact Jeannette Lazo via email at jeannette@iscprgroup.com, or at 305-573-0089. Palmetto Expressway Express Lanes Public Information Meeting will be held from...

  The Miami Lakes Town Council honored Miami-Dade police officer Rose Viera for her hard work and dedication to the community for 21 years. Viera, an original member of the detached unit to patrol Miami Lakes since incorporation in 2001, was awarded a proclamation by Mayor Manny Cid and council members during a regular meeting, where she announced her retirement from law enforcement. Miami Lakes proclaimed June 5, 2018 as Officer Rose...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee  (EAC) will host several educational, fun and exciting events for seniors in July. Lunch Bunch and Bingo – Socialize and make new friends while having fun and enjoying Free nutritious lunches provided by Giardino Gourmet Salads. Two events are scheduled at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue: Wednesday, July 11, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Wednesday, July 25, 11 a.m. to...

  Longtime Main Street Playhouse (MSP) president and executive director Clara Lyzniak and artistic director Robert Coppel retired from their positions on the MSP board of directors, effective as of the June 20 board meeting.  Both Lyzniak and Coppel have been serving in their positions since 2006, but each of them have been involved with the theatre company since before then. Lizniak joined the group in 1997, when it was still The...

  Luis Martinez, senior executive vice president of The Graham Companies, is the guest speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce membership meeting. The event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 11 at Don Shula’s Hotel. Martinez will discuss his current major project, the Miami Lakes Seniors Village, a development that includes an age-restricted rental apartment community with 220 units and a clubhouse, an 184-bed...