Council honors Daylin Garcia of Giving Gators charity

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, January 31, 2024

     The Miami Lakes town council presented a proclamation to Daylin Garcia for her volunteer efforts in the community. Garcia founded the Giving Gators charity in 2014, which helps children in need. Mayor Manny Cid called her an “unsung hero” whose impact upon the town has been “priceless.”      Enjoying Daylin Garcia Figueroa Day on Jan. 17 were from left in the photo: Council members...

Arbor Day Foundation recognizes town for 17th year

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, January 31, 2024

     The Arbor Day Foundation has once again designated Miami Lakes a Tree City USA.       For 17 years in a row, the organization has recognized the town.       “The Town of Miami Lakes is well known for its vibrant tree canopies, arbor maintenance and greenery as a whole,” the town said in a media statement.       The Arbor Day Foundation’s...

Community Calendar

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, January 31, 2024

 Register at TOML.eventbrite.com for town events. Feb. 3 Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival. Sip, stroll and eat at the 6th Annual Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival to benefit the Miami Lakes Town Foundation. This is a 21+ event. Rain or shine.  Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 NW 162nd St. $125 per person. 7 p.m. Buy tickets at https://bit.ly/3RFOOIJ.  Feb. 5 Food Truck Mondays. Check out a...

Nominate candidates for the Women of Distinction Awards

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, January 31, 2024

    The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee seek nominations for the annual Women of Distinction Awards.       Held in March to mark Women’s History Month, the awards honor women who shine.       Winners will be celebrated at a luncheon on March 16 at Miami Lakes Town Hall.       Nominations will be accepted  until Feb. 14 at 5 p.m....

Scene around town: Miami Lakers' views

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 19, 2024

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