The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes. Most events require preregistration, call the branch at 305-822-6520 or email truglioj@mdpls.org. Adult Learning Academy Basic English for Beginners Mon., Jan. 8, 22, 29  6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  This 10-week course is designed for adults who do not speak any English. The semester is Jan. 8 – March 18. Certified...

     Miami Lakes will be transformed in the year ahead.  Ten construction projects -- to serve housing needs; education and culture; health care; recreation, dining and shopping -- will begin or are already happening.  Road construction, for both connectivity and drainage, is ongoing. There will also be a significant town election in November that will bring mostly new council members to the...

Parents can take advantage of a second school tax holiday through l Jan. 14.  The tax free holiday includes items such as clothing; footwear; certain accessories under $100 per item; school supplies under $50 per item; learning aids and jigsaw puzzels under $30 per item; personal computer, laptops, monitors and certain computer related accessorites with a sales price of $1,500 or less.  Computer items must be purchased...

This holiday season, drivers cruised the curvy dark streets of the Lake Martha and Lake Adele neighborhoods and came upon bright 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, snowmen and nativity scenes all brightened the night on the southeast side of town. The practice of placing identical inflatables at...

     If you live in downtown Miami Lakes, chances are you’ve already met Cooper, a 3-year-old Goldendoodle.      The 75-pound boy has lived with Dainelys Del Alcazar and Albert Cruz since he was a puppy.      “Because he’s so big and fluffy, people are drawn to him,” Del Alcazar said. “He’s the cuddliest and friendliest dog you could ever meet. He’s a...