The Town of Miami Lakes Youth Council is seeking young leaders who want to make a difference in their community.       The Youth Council is accepting applications for new members. The council meets once a month to discuss the progress of the youth center; propose field trip destinations, community service events and future programming, the town said.      Students in middle school...

Jan. 14 Community Bike Ride -- Funky Hat Fun. Join the Neighborhood Improvement Committee for their January ride and make sure to wear your best funky headgear. Riders will depart from the parking lot at NQC restaurant, 6189 Miami Lakes Drive. Free. 7:30 a.m.  Jan. 11 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon. Guest speaker is Roland Sanchez-Medina, Jr., co-founder and partner, SMGQ Law; Florida Bar president-elect designate...

     The Glee Club from Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School performed for residents Dec. 16 at the Nativity scene set up in front of Miami Lakes Town Hall. Led by teacher Dominick Cava, the students performed the hymns and songs “Prayer of Peace;” “Go tell it on the Mountain;” “Silent Night;” “Feliz Navidad” and “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.”    ...

     The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce ended the year with guest speaker Mayor Manny Cid.       Cid shared the town’s accomplishments with 80 local business owners at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main.       “This past year was a great year for our community,” Cid said during the luncheon on Dec. 14. “We broke ground on the largest infrastructure improvement...

     New businesses are popping up all around Miami Lakes.       Along Main Street and in three shopping centers, there are new restaurants and bars; niche shops and beauty services opening early this year.      The restaurants are serving new flavors and cutting-edge cuisine, some with a side of dancing.       Many of the business owners are locals who are...