The Town of Miami Lakes recently broke ground for a new courtyard at Royal Oaks Park named after Brenna Vergara, who died in 2014 from a rare heart condition during dance class.Vice Mayor Nelson Rodriguez proposed the idea at regular Town Council meeting, saying Vergara is an inspiration to the community and inspired several Miami Lakes regulations that require athletes and people participating in physical activities at the town’s parks and...

Summer is almost over, and the school year is right around the corner! The Town of Miami Lakes in partnership with the YMCA will be offering afterschool care throughout the school year beginning Monday, August 19. The Programs will run Monday – Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. for children between the ages of 5 and 15 years old. Transportation is provided from Miami Lakes schools to the program locations by the YMCA. The programs will be offered...

Calling all youngsters! My Gym is hosting Saturday classes at the Miami Lakes Youth Center located at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive, for children up to six years old.My Gym is a children’s program dedicated to teaching children in a fun, physically engaging environment. With over 600+ locations worldwide, My Gym now opens their newest location in Miami Lakes and offers a Saturday program to members and nonmembers.WHERE: Town of Miami Lakes Youth...

It’s that time of year again. Get all your school supplies and school clothing tax free during this holiday. Some of the items included are clothing, footwear and certain accessories as well as most school supplies. A complete list of eligible items can be found on the departments website at floridarevenue.com/backtoschool.

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee (EAC) has scheduled a variety of events for senior residents during August.Lunch Bunch and Bingo - Wednesdays, August 14 and 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Seniors can socialize and make new friends while having fun and enjoying free nutritious lunches. Reservations are required for both events. Visit toml.eventbrite.com.Senior Field Trip to Miami...