On April 5, a special exhibit was held on Main Street for the winners of the 4th Annual Main Street Banner Art Contest. In attendance were students and their families, as well as area school teachers and principals, who celebrated the unveiling of the banners along Main Street.This year’s theme was “Miami Lakes Inspires Me.” Artwork was to interpret how Miami Lakes has shaped something that inspired the students. Examples...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will host a Senior Appreciation Golden Hero Awards Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, at Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue.The community was invited to nominate men and women over the age of 60 for the Golden Hero Award. From athletes to caregivers, Golden Heros illuminate many paths in life and have accomplished outstanding achievements, demonstrated exemplary service...

The Town of Miami Lakes invites residents to join in the annual Arbor Day and Tree Planting Ceremony scheduled at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.With more than 17,000, the beautiful canopy trees in Miami Lakes have long been the signature of the Town. Miami Lakes continues to be recognized for its abundant tree canopy as well as its exceptional tree management practices, with both the Tree...

Cars from every decade, even cars from pop culture like Transformers’ Bumblebee and a Delorean reminiscent of Back to the Future, lined Main Street where residents and visitors alike weaved through shops and streets to get a better look. The Cars for a Cure event, led by Roberto Alonso Jr., was created in honor of  Roberto Alonso Sr., the first Vice Mayor of Miami Lakes who died of cancer in 2013. Alonso Jr. honors his...

On April 28 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the Cuevas Eye Center in the Cypress Village Shopping Center, 7480 Fairway Dr. Suite 105, is hosting a free LASIK screening event. Twin brothers Dr. Jesus and Dr. Jose Cuevas own the eye center and encourage visitors to stop by to determine if they are eligible for a LASIK procedure. LASIK is a refractive surgery to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia and reduce or...