Boy Scout Troop 49 is the oldest scout organization in Miami Lakes and has called the old Picnic Park Community Center on Miami Lakes Drive East its home for more than 30 years. But the building, also known as “The Shack,” was torn down to make way for a new youth center three years ago and the group was displaced and forced to find temporary space for their meetings, awards ceremonies and banquets at the Mary Collins and...

  ALERT: “Minions” have been recruited by Scarlet Overkill to take over the world, Their first stop – Miami Lakes. Help the Town and its Youth Activities Task Force stop Scarlett Overkill at the 8th annual Movies at the Park Series presented by Palmetto General Hospital at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 22. The free movie event will take place at Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Bring blankets and picnic baskets...

  The Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main Street in Miami Lakes, has scheduled a variety show in January and the first Main Street Players’ play for 2016 in February. The Fat Stacks Variety Show, a continued open mic night series, comes to Miami Lakes on Saturday, January 16 at 9 p.m. with doors open at 8 p.m. The Main Street Players' mission is to put the stage back into the hands of the community by lending the space for...

  Miami Lakes has partnered with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to host Boating Safety Education courses. The classes will provide instruction to boaters at all levels, from the fundamentals to the advanced. Classes are taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors committed to the highest standards of the U.S. Coast Guard. “About Boating Safety” is a beginner boating class that provides the knowledge to obtain a...

Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) will host a Community Forum at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.A presentation of the Town’ Strategic Plan will be offered by assistant Town Manager Andrea Agha. The plan includes strategies the Town is pursuing to increase mobility as well as economic development through the enhancement of community hugs and activity centers for...