The Miami Lakes Quilters Club has once again assembled a number of colorful and patriotic quilts just in time for the Fourth of July to honor injured soldiers on their way home. This is the second year the club has made quilts for soldiers on drafty transport planes from Germany to the U.S. The quilts which range from a number of styles and colors give the soldiers a sense of home.The club, which has convened for over 10 years, sent out their...

The Graham Companies, along with elected officials and officials from the Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez broke ground on June 23 on the future site of the new Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez South Florida campus located in Miami Lakes Business Park West.Designed by Roux Architects and being constructed by Miller Construction, the 50,000 square-foot building is anticipated to be used as a showcase for the university.Sistema...

Miami-Dade police recognized Town of Miami Lakes Detective Myriam Nieves last month for her investigations that helped nab several suspects including one involved in auto fraud.Nieves was acknowledged for her dedication to duty and sustained investigative practices and community good will exhibited during the period of January through March of 2016.Her probe helped identify several vehicle burglars via surveillance and forensic evidence,...

Miami Lakes offers an array of services and information through the “Lakes Life Mobile App.” It enables residents to submit any service request such as potholes and/or sidewalk damage and to stay informed.Simply take a picture and the app will find the location. The request will be immediately routed to the appropriate department and the sender will be notified the instant the request is received and resolved.Residents can also...

The Town of Miami Lakes is asking residents to depict their favorite place or thing to do in Miami Lakes with artwork that will be displayed at Town Hall has part of “I Heart Miami Lakes.”Deadline for submissions is Monday, July 18. Up to 50 artworks will be chosen to be displayed from August through October. The “I Heart Miami Lakes Art Expo” will be held on Friday, August 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments...