Miami Lakes was recognized at the April 5 Council meeting as a 2016 State Surgeon General Healthy Weight Community Champion by the Florida Department of Health. Through innovative programming for all ages, the Town is committed to making Miami Lakes the healthiest community in the nation. “I am proud that the Town has been recognized for its commitment to improving the health of all residents by promoting healthy and...

  Online registration opens at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 9, for the Town of Miami Lakes’ new teen Summer Kickball Program beginning June 7 at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street. The program will run from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays during June and July. It is free and open to ages 12-16, and is intended to teach the rules of the game in a fun environment while encouraging physical activity and team spirit. For...

  In partnership with the Alliance for Aging, Miami Lakes will offer two new free senior programs starting in May at the Roberto Alonso Community Center in Royal Oaks Park. Living Healthy begins May 10 and will be held every Tuesday to June 14 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This six-week program teaches participants how to stay active and enjoy life and offers new skills for living with chronic diseases like arthritis, heart disease,...

  Baseball season is here and the Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is offering a total of seven free monthly field trips for seniors to attend Miami Marlins games this year. Transportation is provided to and from Town Hall, 6100 Main Street. Space is limited and required reservations will open one week prior to each game and remain open until all seats are filled. To reserve seating, contact Clarisell De Cardenas at...

  Miami Lakes Veterans Committee is inviting residents to join in the annual Tree Planting Ceremony taking place at 6 p.m. on Arbor Day, Friday, April 29, at Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The annual celebration of Miami Lakes’ trees is free and open to the public. Activities are suitable for all ages including the tree planting, information and educational materials for residents, and tree care demonstrations by the...