The Town of Miami Lakes’ Annual Father’s Day Fishing Tournament will happen on June 20 this year, but organizers expect fewer anglers while the coronavirus continues to threaten residents’ health.Usually around 75 dads and kids show up with their poles.Still, the tradition will go on, and the town’s lakes and canals are full of fish just waiting to be caught.Apparently, the angler to beat is a little girl, “who always wins because she gets...

Miami Lakers have dealt with a lot in 2020 so far: a raging virus and the abrupt closures of schools and businesses in response to it. July 4th can’t come soon enough. The celebration of the birth of our nation will happen in Miami Lakes, but with a few twists to avoid crowds and protect residents from the coronavirus. The town council will approve final arrangements on June 16. During the 17th annual celebration, fireworks will...

The death of George Floyd while he was in police custody in Minneapolis prompted two weeks of marches, and some riots, around the country. On June 7, demonstrators assembled along Northwest 154th Street at Northwest 79th Court in Miami Lakes. Town residents and members of Miami Lakes United Methodist Church were among the protestors. Their signs carried messages such as “Sorry for the inconvenience, we are trying to change the...

The branch of the Miami-Dade County Library in Miami Lakes reopened June 8. 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 for kids are available every Friday, June 19 - Aug. 14, from 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Bring the child’s school ID, report card or birth certificate. Provided by Sisters for Abundant Living,...

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. -...