A little boy’s battle with cancer captured the hearts of Miami Lakers who will be able to visit a town park that will be dedicated to his memory. Jake “Jakey” Orlando Duque, shown in photo at right, died June 8, a month after his 5th birthday. The 1-5-4 Bridge Park, at the west end of Northwest 154th Street and Northwest 89th Avenue, will be renamed for the child, the town council decided June 16. Jakey, his sister Lyla and parents...

Like other special places in Miami Lakes, The Senator Course at Shula’s Golf Club combines history, natural beauty and low-key glamour. The 57-year-old course on Northwest 154th Street is named for two members of the town’s founding family who served in public office: the late Fla. Sen. Ernest “Cap” Graham, and his youngest son, former Fla. Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham. Built on 178 acres in what was then the northwest corner of the...

Because of the coronavirus outbreak, the Town of Miami Lakes postponed programming at community centers. Instead the town is offering classes on Zoom.us. Go to: www.zoom.us, click ‘join a meeting’ and type the appropriate Meeting ID: You can get Meeting IDs and passwords by emailing recprograms@miamilakes-fl.gov or by calling Kristina Labossiere at 786-519-0604.Online class schedule through July 31(subject to change)Mon. -...

The branch of the Miami-Dade County Library in Miami Lakes reopened in June under COVID-19 safety guidelines. The hours of the branch, at 6699 Windmill Gate Road, are Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Grab and go meals, a week’s worth, for kids are available every Friday through Aug. 14, from 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Bring the child’s school ID, report card or birth certificate....

Did you receive a form to request a Vote by Mail ballot from Miami-Dade County Elections in your mailbox? As the coronavirus outbreak lingers in South Florida, officials anticipate that more voters will want to cast their ballots remotely. And that process will begin this summer, as the Aug. 18 Primary Election approaches. Voters may fill out the paper form and mail it back in a prepaid envelope sent by the county. If you...