This holiday season, drivers cruised the curvy dark streets of the Lake Martha and Lake Adele neighborhoods in Miami Lakes and came upon inflatable characters, including lines of Santas, some standing 10 feet tall.      Columns of polar bears, gingerbread men, green and white Christmas trees, candy canes, nutcrackers and snowmen brightened the night on the southeast side of town.     ...

    The Town of Miami Lakes wants to remind residents of its municipal code for using garbage containers.     Trash and recycling bins may be placed in suitable, sturdy containers and “shall not be visible from any point on the front lot line, from a lake or golf course...”       Garbage and recyclables may be placed in the designated area in front of a residence no earlier than 4 p.m....

     The Giving Gators charity entertained 200 children at its annual holiday party on Dec. 16 at Miami Lakes Town Hall and were welcomed by Mayor Manny Cid and Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez. That’s where a Santa’s Workshop was created by Fantasy Designers of Miami Lakes. Santa was joined by Frosty the Snowman and the Grinch. The kids enjoyed music, milk and cookies and could take photos with Santa and the Grinch. They...

      Registration for the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes’ baseball, T-ball and softball programs is now open.       Parents have until Jan. 21 to sign up their kids for the programs at the park.       Boy and girls ages 4 to 14 are eligible for the programs that are open to residents in Miami Lakes and unincorporated Miami-Dade County.       Tryouts...

  Register at TOML.eventbrite.com for town events. Jan. 5 Three Kings Day Celebration. Join Ana G. Mendez University in celebrating Three Kings Day. There will be food, music performances and toys. Ana G. Mendez University Miami Lakes campus, 15201 NW 79th Court. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free. Jan. 10 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon. Guest speaker: Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842...