Boaters of all levels can take watercraft safety education courses from one of the most experienced experts in Miami Lakes. The Town of Miami Lakes and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary are hosting the Boating Safety Education courses for the remainder of July and August, on Saturdays at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82nd Avenue. From 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on August 22, boaters will learn about “Suddenly in...

  Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) will hold a Community Forum at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, inside the Council chambers at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. The meeting will include a presentation of the Town’s new mobile app “Lakes Life,” and will also serve as the kickoff for Lake Quality Awareness Month. Information will be provided on the best management practices to maintain the cleanliness of...

  Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board announced it is offering free SAT Prep classes for students entering their junior and senior year of high school. The free program is open to Miami Lakes residents, is limited to 20 students, and provided on a first come, first served basis. The final session will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 10-14, at Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. All interested students must register. Send...

  Have you ever driven over a pot hole, or walked over a broken sidewalk and wanted to report it, but just didn’t have the time? “Lakes Life Mobile” now enables residents to submit service requests such as pot holes and sidewalk damage right from their phone.Simply take a picture and the app will find the location. The request is immediately routed to the appropriate department, and the person submitting the item will...

  Summertime was meant for traveling but if residents are concerned about leaving their home unattended, they should worry no more. Issuing a Watch Order with local police is a simple way to help residents achieve peace of mine while they are enjoying their vacation. Call the Miami Lakes Police Department located in Town Hall and provide address, vacation dates and emergency contact information. Officers on duty will patrol the area and...