The Breanna Vergara Foundation, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, the Town of Miami Lakes and the Optimist Club will offer free youth EKG screenings on Saturday, April 2 at the Optimist Park Clubhouse.       The foundation -- which encourages parents to get echocardiograms for their children in an effort to prevent sudden cardiac arrest -- was begun following the death of Breanna Vergara at age 11...

       Say hello to Dart!        Dart is a 4-year-old Goldendoodle owned by Jennifer and Zach Exposito of Miami Lakes.        “He’s my baby,” Jennifer Exposito said. “He gets a lot of attention.”         Dart “is a good sailor. He loves to go in the boat with us,” she said.  The pup has even cruised with...

     Ladies are asked to wear their finest hats to the Zonta Club of Miami Lakes’ Kentucky Derby Casino Gala scheduled for May 7 at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main.      The event will benefit Lotus House, the Women's Breast & Heart Initiative and the club’s efforts to end violence against women.      Tickets are $125. Guests will enjoy live casino games – craps,...

      Please check the town’s social media pages for last-minute updates.   March 1 – 31 Town of Miami Lakes/Loving Shoes Shoe Drive. Donate new/gently worn footwear at Miami Lakes Town Hall lobby, 6601 Main St., Mon – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.  April 1 - 15 The Miami Lakes Veterans Committee is seeking candidates for Military Tribute banners. Nominate an active duty service member,...