Two longtime residents of Miami Lakes rented a table at the Miami Lakes Farmer's Market for a "Pride Awareness" event. Suzanne Choopani and Esther Colon organized the project that drew 25 volunteers and 70 visitors to the booth on June 26th, Choopani said. The goal was to provide information about LGBThotline.org, which serves people of all ages. “People who are struggling with their identity are especially at risk for...

Bring your beach chairs and blankets to Picnic Park West on July 4th for the Town of Miami Lakes 18th Annual fireworks show. It will be held from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. at 15151 NW 82nd Street. The town and its Cultural Affairs Committee are bringing a disc jockey, LED wall screen, food trucks and Zambelli fireworks to the event. Three state representatives -- Sen. Manny Diaz, Jr.; Rep. Alex Rizo and Rep. Tom Fabricio
-- will present a...

Live theater is returning to Main Street in Miami Lakes. This summer and fall, the Main Street Players will present two plays. It will also offer a summer theater camp for kids. The Children’s Theater Workshop is for campers ages 7 to 13, and runs for three weeks, from July 26th through August 13th. Teacher Jeannette Martos-Galup will help develop students’ performance skills as they work together in an ensemble, the...

The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee is presenting the annual Father’s Day Fishing Tournament for residents on Saturday, June 19. Anglers should arrive at Miami Lakes Optimist Park Marina, 6411 NW 162nd St. between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. to pick up a bucket with bait, an oxygen tablet and an official ruler provided by One Stop Marine in Miami Gardens. Reserve your kit online. Fish must be caught within town...

The Town of Miami Lakes is working to enhance pedestrian safety and encourage bicycle and scooter riding for residents with road improvements and new rental programs. The council unanimously approved an ordinance on June 8th to regulate “dock-less-mobility devices” such as bicycles or scooters equipped with or without seats that work via cellphone apps. The bikes and scooters will not have docking stations. Residents may...