The Town of Miami Lakes is a big winner for a multi-million dollar grant to complete a roadway extension project to connect commercial and industrial areas as well as build bike lanes and sidewalks. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) awarded Miami Lakes the County Incentive Grant Program for $3.6 million to help finance the N.W. 59 Avenue Roadway Extension and Redevelopment Project. Last year, the Town budgeted $4.2...

  On June 21, five “Feed the Homeless Meters,” to benefit the homeless in Miami-Dade County, were unveiled throughout various locations in Miami Lakes – one on Main Street, and the others at the Town’s main public parks. The installation of these meters are a result of work done by 7th grade students of the Civic Engagement Academy (CEA at Bob Graham Education Center. During the past school year, these students...

  Bob and Adele Graham, along with their family, will host a “Welcome Home” party for their daughter, Gwen Graham, a candidate to become the next Governor of Florida. The special homecoming celebration will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, in Pavilion A at Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Senator and Mrs. Graham expressed their appreciation to Latin American Grill for offering refreshments for the event...

  Main Street Players (MSP) located at 6766 Main Street is presenting Five Women Wearing the Same Dress running from now until August 12.  Written by Alan Ball and directed by Tatyana-Marie Carlo, the comedy consists of a young and talented cast that have been rehearsing six days a week since June 25 to bring this play to life.  The cast consists of Icela Marliese as Frances, Lorena Estevez as Meredith, Amanda-Lynn Williams as...

  Main Street Players (MSP) located at 6766 Main Street, will be holding auditions for its fall production of “Superior Donuts.” Auditions will be held Monday, July 23 and Tuesday, July 24 from 7 until 10 p.m., with callbacks on Wednesday, July 25 from 7 until 10 p.m.  This comedy-drama by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tracy Letts explores the challenges of embracing the past and the redemptive power of...