Miami Lakes and its Economic Development Committee are co-hosting the first Town’s first Food and Wine Festival scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, at the Miami Lakes Optimist Clubhouse and Park. The event will feature fine food, wine, and specialty beer, provided by local restaurants and establishments. Guests will have an opportunity to network, sample culinary delights, and a wide selection of wines. Food and...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee has issued a last call for health and wellness vendors and sponsors to sign up for the Town’s 4th annual Family Health and Wellness Fair scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Last year’s Fair drew over 500 attendees to the completely sold out exhibition. More than 60 local businesses and organizations...

  Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will host a concert on Saturday, February 10, in honor of Black History Month featuring the Florida Memorial Gospel Choir. The free concert will be at 8 p.m. at Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue (Ludlam Road.) Florida Memorial’s history and traditions reach back to 1879; their accomplishments have made them the only historically black university in southern Florida....

 The Main Street Players (MSP) is hosting a 2018 New Play Competition for local playwrights. MSP wants to bring new plays to the local theatre community through this competition, and the winning play will be workshopped, produced and presented as part of the 2019 season.  Submissions should follow these guidelines:  Around 4-7 characters, a Unit Set or limited set requirements and a running time of approximately 90-120 minutes....

  Located behind the Marathon gas station at 6189 Miami Lakes Drive in the Lake Katharine Shopping Center, a small gem lies in place of what used to be a former  Farm Stores.  NQC is not the typical fast food place. Instead of dishing out day-old fries or an unhealthy burger, NQC serves up gourmet Cuban comfort food with healthy options as well as locally crafted beer.  Mylo Gonzalez, owner and long-time Miami Lakes...