As the University of Miami’s Sylvester Cancer Center continues to find a cure for cancer and treat patients stricken with the deadly disease, one Miami Lakes event is helping them financially with their efforts. The 4th annual Miami Lakes Cars for Cure raised about $29,000 last month and the proceeds will be donated to the Cancer Center for local research in finding a cure. The classic car showcase, which is sponsored by Auto...

  If you are a senior and/or disabled resident in the Town of Miami Lakes that need assistance with hurricane preparations for the 2018 Hurricane Season, this information will be important. Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee (EAC) has brought back “Jerry’s Squad,” a Hurricane Preparedness Assistance Program for seniors or disabled residents who require assistance to prepare their homes in the event of an upcoming...

  The non-profit Giving Gators, Inc. hosted its first annual “Miami Lakes Got Talent” evening on April 27 at Barbara Goleman Senior High School. The event brought in students, teachers, and alumni from many local schools to perform together and showcase the many talents in the community. A total of 22 performances included jazz band, concert band, ballroom dancers, various solo artists, a Michael Jackson impressionist,...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee (EAC) has several events planned for Miami Lakes seniors during May. For those events requiring reservations, participants are asked to contact Nathalie Garcia at 305-364- 6100, or by email to garcian@miamilakes-fl.gov. Tech Forum: Saturday, May 26, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Seniors will learn about the advantages of smartphones and how to...

  Miami Lakes is ready for the Summer Fun to begin. The Town announced it will be hosting several summer camp programs in coordination with various community partners. YMCA Summer Camps will be available 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. from June 11 through August 17 at two Miami Lakes locations. Campers will participate in field trips, physical activities, themebased activities, friendship, songs and chants, arts and crafts, enjoy nutritional lunches,...