Our Neighborhoods Country Club of Miami

Community By David Snelling, Reporter Thursday, July 1, 2021

History Country Club of 
Miami is an unincorporated community in northwest Miami-Dade County, near Miami Lakes. Sixty years ago, developers began selling lots to buyers to build their homes and several empty lots remain, said Juan C. Fernandez, a Realtor with Keller Williams Miami Lakes. Located east of Interstate 75, between Florida’s Turnpike, Miami
Gardens
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67th Avenue,
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Pride Awareness event at Farmer's Market

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, June 30, 2021

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...

July 4th fireworks at Picnic Park West

Community Thursday, June 17, 2021

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...

Main Street Players offers theater camp for kids, new shows

Community By Megan Jacobo, Reporter Thursday, June 17, 2021

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...

Father’s Day Fishing Contest June 19

Community Thursday, June 17, 2021

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...
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