For the past five years, the Miami Lakes Bar Association (MLBA) has counted on the leadership of Lorenzo Cobiella, who serves the Town of Miami Lakes as assistant Town Attorney, and maintains an Elder Law practice in Miami Lakes. During this time, Cobiella as served the Bar either in the position of president-elect, president or past president. During the same period, the Bar has grown its membership, created outreach symposiums to...

  If you are an elderly Town of Miami Lakes resident who will need assistance with hurricane preparation for the 2018 Hurricane Season, your needs will be answered. Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee (EAC) is bringing back “Jerry’s Squad,” a Hurricane Preparedness Assistance Program for seniors or disabled residents. The initiative was created by former Councilmember Tony Lama in memory of longtime resident, U.S....

  Time is running out to submit nominations to Miami Lakes’ Cultural Affairs Committee for its Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon in honor of Women’s History Month which is scheduled at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The Nomination Applications may be found at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/cac, and must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, to Community and...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee, in partnership with Mount Sinai Medical Center, will present their fourth health workshop from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, February 13, in Town Hall Council Chambers, 6601 Main Street. The workshop topic is “Abdominal Wall Hernias: Types, Symptoms, and Treatments,” and will be open, free of charge, to all that wish to attend. The presenter will be Dr. Jennifer Davies, physician of...

  Miami Lakes and its Economic Development Committee are co-hosting the first Town’s first Food and Wine Festival scheduled on Saturday, March 3, at the Miami Lakes Optimist Clubhouse and Park. VIP guests will be admitted from 5 to 9 p.m. and general admission guests will access the event from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will feature fine food, wine, and specialty beer, provided by local restaurants and establishments. Guests will have...