The Town of Miami Lakes and its Veterans Committee are taking applications for the annual veteran’s banner project.       The display of veterans’ photos and military service information will hang along Miami Lakes Drive to honor the men and women who have served our country.       The banners are free for veterans. The project was created by Fred Senra, a partner...

     Brothers David Dominguez, at left, and Daniel Dominguez, both 9, were styling fresh haircuts in downtown Miami Lakes on Feb. 2.      The twins, who live in the Country Club area with their parents Mirta Marrero and Jorge Nunez and grandmother Mirta Moreno, had just left Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids on Main Street.      The boys are enrolled in the third grade at Mother of Our Redeemer...

     From a storefront in Miami Lakes, a small community theater company that stages ambitious and challenging productions is celebrating its 50th anniversary.      The Main Street Players’ fourth home is 6812 Main St. Each year it puts on four major productions as well as smaller plays and events.       The theater was founded in 1974 by Joe Boyd, a drama teacher from...

Register at TOML.eventbrite.com for town events. Feb. 14 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Join the chamber for their monthly gathering. Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez and Councilman Ray Garcia are the scheduled speakers. Main Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. Register at www.miamilakeschamber.com.  Feb. 16 Chair Yoga presented by IntuneHealth and the Elderly Affairs...

   Under the warm glow of cafe lights, Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival patrons followed a path through Optimist Park to sample wines, craft beers and small bites from local restaurants.       Music filled the park and welcomed revelers during the three-hour charity event that benefitted education and other causes of the Miami Lakes Town Foundation.       Marking its sixth year, the...