A proposal for a non-binding straw ballot to decide if Miami Lakes residents want the Town to pay the mayor’s legal bill for his criminal case sparked a political firestorm and could have led to another court battle and more fees. The opposition for Councilmember Frank Mingo’s proposed straw ballot during the November election centered on a disdain for taxpayers footing another legal bill should Mayor Michael Pizzi file a...

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...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will be hosting twice-monthly nutritious lunches and bingo for seniors on the second and fourth Wednesdays of June, July, August and September.The social event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. It is sponsored by The Graham Companies, Always At Your Side Adult Day Care, Florida Pace Centers, Giardino Gourmet Salads, and District 13 Miami-Dade...

Miami Lakes is offering a great opportunity for parents to get their children free tutoring for their SAT test.Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board is offering the free SAT Prep classes for students entering their junior and senior year of high school. The program is open to Miami Lakes residents and is limited to 20 students and provided on a first come, first served basis.The two remaining sessions will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at...

Miami Lakes Youth Center Council has invited resident teens to take pride in their community by volunteering in a Town Park Clean Up on Saturday, June 18.
Volunteers will meet at the Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East, at 10 a.m. The Town Moover will transport volunteers around town to clean up various local neighborhood parks.