June 21 Skate Miami Lakes Grab your skateboard, rollerblades, roller skates or scooter and come out to the monthly Skate Miami Lakes program, in conjunction with nonprofit organization SkateFree. Participants must bring their own equipment. Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Free. 10 a.m. June 25 Business Networking at Dr. Limon Ceviche Bar The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Business Networking International and the...

June 5 Senior Bingo Luncheon Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for bingo, a meal and prizes. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Ages 60+. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Pre-registration required, go to Toml.Eventbrite.com.  June 11 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon. Guest speaker: Hialeah Councilman Jesus Tundidor. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Networking from 11:30 a.m., lunch begins at noon....

          The first time Judy Farcus Serra helped the Miami Lakes Veterans Committee, she was scrubbing banners that are displayed along Miami Lakes Drive and describe veterans’ military careers.       “I didn’t really know what that entailed and [said], ‘What time do I have to be there?’” Farcus Serra said.       They’ve relied...

A television commercial production crew was in town Wednesday, shooting a public service announcement for a very important cause: suicide prevention. The client is the state of Florida and its 988 Florida Lifeline campaign, which will promote a telephone number for people who may be struggling to call or text to get help. The 988 Florida Lifeline is a free, 24/7 service that will connect residents who may have a substance use disorder,...

  Owning a home in Miami Lakes remains a good investment: prices on residential properties continue to rise, crime rates are low, and elected officials have pledged to manage growth and maintain the town’s charm and lifestyle.      Those were some of the takeaways for 100 real estate professionals who filled a ballroom during the MIAMI Association of Realtors’ City Spotlight event held April 30 at Miami...