Miami Lakes Recreation Program team and partner providers will host a Recreation Program Showcase at the Town’s Youth Center, “The Spot,” 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 12.From ballet, jazz, martial arts, archery, golf and more, attendees will have an opportunity to pre-register for the Town’s more than 50 programs provided for all ages and skill levels.The event will also...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will be providing free transportation to Town residents, 65 years and above, to attend “Wellmax Senior Thursdays” at two more  Miami Marlins games this season.Transportation will be provided to Marlins Stadium directly from Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Space is limited and reservations are required. The bus will depart Town Hall a 4:30 p.m. on game dates.Reservations opportunities will...

Summer senior fun continues with the Lunch Bunch and Bingo series.Seniors can socialize and make new friends from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. while having fun and enjoying nutritious lunches provided by local restaurant Giardino’s Gourmet Salads.The Elderly Affairs Committee will welcome seniors to Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue, in August with lunch and bingo scheduled on Wednesdays, August 9 (sponsored by Chen Medical...

Miami Lakes Veterans Committee is urging residents who have a pair, or pairs of no longer needed eye glasses, to donate gently used glasses to the Miami Veterans Hospital to aid American veterans.From now through September, a donation box will be located at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Donations will be accepted Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.For information about the Veterans Committee and their initiatives, visit...

It’s that time of year again! Florida shoppers once again will have a three-day “tax-free holiday” weekend in anticipation of the new school year. This year’s sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 4, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 6. Back on the tax-exempt list this year are computers and computer accessories.No Florida sales tax or local option tax will be collected during this time on the...