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...

Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee is encouraging  residents to show their support for the local business community by “shopping small” on Small Business Saturday, November 26.Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country. Founded by American Express in 2010, the day is scheduled each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.In Miami Lakes, Small Business Saturday is on...

As the 9th annual “Movies in the Park” series gets underway on Friday, November 18 at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, the Town’s Youth Activities Task Force is asking residents to join in to help “Find Dory.”The film about the quest to find one of Disney Pixar’s beloved characters from the original “Finding Nemo,” “Finding Dory” will be on the Park screen at 7:30 p.m.Don’t forget...

Locals and their furry friends are welcome to the continuation of Canine Cocktails hosted by Miami Lakes’ Hotel Indigo on Thursday, November 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. Hotel Indigo is located at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive.Canine Cocktails, a dog-friendly monthly gathering, offers 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...

No imminent problems, diseases or pests pose a threat to the trees planted in Miami Lakes, and less than one percent of trees are dying which is well below the average mortality rate in an urban setting, according to Dr. Jason Smith, an associate professor at the University of Florida’s School of Forest Resource and Conservation.Smith delivered his assessment of the conditions of the town’s trees during a September 22 meeting at...