Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force chairman Lynn Matos (third from right) and the Town Council gratefully thanked Anibal Perez and Roylan Valdiva (fourth and fifth from right) of Bella Mar Real Estate Group for graciously donating $10,000 to be the title sponsor of the 2016-2017 Movies in the Park series that will run through March at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West.

Miami Lakes announced an expanding partnership with the Program in Education, Afterschool & Resiliency (PEAR), and its new collaborations with 305 Yoga Studio and Fit Lie Me Miami Bootcamp to offer additional health and wellness programs for adults.In a recent survey asking residents what additional programming they would like offered, one of the highest demands was additional evening and weekend programming for adults. The new programs...

Spearheaded by Councilmember Frank Mingo, Miami Lakes is hosting a toy drive benefiting His House Children’s Home, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami Lakes Outpatient Center, and the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots.Residents are encouraged to brighten a child’s spirits during the holiday season by dropping off toy donations at Town Hall through Friday, December 16.

Locals and their furry friends are welcome to Canine Cocktails hosted by Miami Lakes’ Hotel Indigo on Thursday, December 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. Hotel Indigo is located at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive.Canine Cocktails is a dog-friendly monthly gathering offering a venue for dog owners to enjoy drink specials and free appetizers while their pups enjoy treats. Those participating can purchase organic dog treats from the Doggie Bag Cafe.Miami-Dade...

Miami Lakes Youth Center, “The Spot,” will host two more special events for middle and high school students during December at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.Saturday, December 17 – Holiday Ice Skating Field Trip. Middle and high school students are invited to grab their gloves, scarves and jackets and join The Spot for an Ice Skating Field Trip to Pines Ice Arena. Registration is required by November 30 along with a registration...