In an overwhelming show of support for a change in leadership, Miami Lakes has a new mayor, as voters elected Councilmember Manny Cid over incumbent Michael Pizzi in a run-off election which drew a relatively large turnout for a special election, but ended an era for a man who sat on the Town Council since incorporation.Cid collected 77 percent (4,951 votes) to Pizzi’s 23 percent (1,477 votes), a 3-1 majority, in the November 29 run-off...

The Breanna Vergara Foundation is hosting the Breanna Vergara 5K and Color Run at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15101 N.W. 82 Ave, on Sunday, December 4. The event will begin at 7 a.m. and end at 9 a.m. with an awards ceremony. The 5K run/walk will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the 1 mile color run will begin at 8:30 a.m. The fees are $35 for the 5K, $25 for the one mile Color Run, and $50 for both the 5K and Color Run for online registration....

“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is inviting residents, 55 years and above, to join in celebrating the holidays at the annual “Senior Holiday Luncheon.”Sponsored by The Graham Companies and Coventry Health Care, the luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue.Seating is...

Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force (YATF) is inviting residents and families to join the adventures of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliot, who just so happens to be a dragon! Disney’s “Pete’s Dragon” is an American fantasy adventure film starring Academy Award winner Robert Redford.The free movie watching event will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 2, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West,...

Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee along with students in the Town’s Adult Painting class are inviting the community to “A Night of Art and Culture” Art Exhibition and Reception at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 9, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.The event will feature dozens of artworks created by the students along with live music by guitarist Felipe Carvajal.For more information on the event, or the age 50+ recreation...