Voting is underway for the Sixth Annual Best of Miami Lakes awards.       The finalist round begins Oct. 22 and runs through Nov. 5.      Sponsored by the Town of Miami Lakes and its Economic Development Committee, nominations may be made by residents and visitors to highlight businesses in eight different “best of” categories.      Choose the best cup...

      The Town of Miami Lakes and its Elderly Affairs Committee celebrated women over 60 in town with its first Miss Senior Miami Lakes contest.      Held Sept. 25 at Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, it was the most well-attended event for seniors so far this year, said Committee Chair Dottie Wix.      Contestants performed various talents including singing, poetry reading and dancing. They also...

    The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering the following online and in-person classes.  Space is limited. In most cases, you must register in advance.      Free 2022 Hurricane preparation guides are available at all branches. Homework Help & Tutoring Program -- In Person Funded in part by The Children’s Trust Sat. Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. - 1...

     On the east side of Miami Lakes, snug against Red Road and north of Miami Lakes Drive, you’ll find a collection of warehouses.      The neighborhood is where Northwest 59 Avenue abruptly ends. It is below a canal and a patch of land lighted for airplanes preparing to land at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, which is on the east side of Red Road.      Businesses that suit every...

     When the Miami Lakes Athletic Club opened 40 years ago, there weren’t many other places in the new town where residents could socialize.      The club on Bull Run Road just off Main Street was more than just a place to compete before up to 250 spectators on one of the numerous tennis or racquetball courts.       Guests could have a sandwich, enjoy a cocktail or maybe even...