Over 80 participants enjoyed the Miami Lakes Branch Library’s “Move It Shake It” program of songs, dancers and games celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Students from Education World Learning Center in Miami Lakes  joined along with the library’s regular story time attendees. The program was made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board.

Miami Lakes Picnic Park West has much more to offer these days with the launch of a new Farmer’s Market taking place every Saturday. Cars fill the parking lots and streets surrounding the park beginning at 9 a.m., right when the market opens. Visitors walk toward the line of tents covering brilliant colors of fresh produce, and the smell of traditional cuisines fill the air. It’s no wonder why the Farmer’s Market has a...

Miami Lakes is the place to be on Sunday, April 2, when the third annual Miami Lakes Cars for a Cure takes over Main Street featuring live entertainment, food and some of the best classic vehicles on display, to honor cancer patients including the man who brought the event to town.The cancer awareness event, which is scheduled for 10 a.m., is sponsored by AutoNation and will feature the Mantrap band, celebrity chef Andy Bates from the Avenue...

Miami Lakes’ Cultural Affairs Committee celebrated Women’s History Month on March 4 with a luncheon at the Mary Collins Community Center honoring “women of distinction” who either live or work in the Town. Pictured (standing, from left) Marta Diaz (Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, award recipient Community and Civic Affairs), Lynn Matos (Youth Activities Task Force, award recipient Humanitarian), Gloria Garcia...

On February 28, The Graham Companies hosted a workshop to discuss a proposed Senior Village for Miami Lakes. It was discussed that an increasingly important component was never included to the Town’s master plan – senior housing and elderly care.This void in the master plan has been discussed many times over the last decade by local government officials, the Elderly Affairs Committee, and Miami Lakes residents. Finally, a...