Corey the Wildlife Girl shows a yellow python to Miami Lakes Library patrons during an event sponsored by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board. Library Assistant, Nancy Matos, held one of her favorite animals, a Lemur from Madagascar, during the recent Wildlife show that featured a scorpion, alligator, python, barn owl, aardvark, Australian porcupine and honey bear. 

  Miami Lakes has partnered with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to host Boating Safety Education courses throughout July and August. The courses will provide instruction to boaters at all levels, from the fundamental to the advanced. Classes are taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors committed to the highest standards of the U.S. Coast Guard. The courses will be held at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82...

  In celebration of National Ice Cream Month, riders on the free Miami Lakes Moover buses will receive a “Flavor Fanatic” key fob during July. Riders will receive 10 percent off all scoop shop purchases at Ben and Jerry’s Miami Lakes location in the Royal Oaks Shopping Plaza, 15484 N.W. 77 Court. The giveaway is part of a new opportunity the Town is offering to local businesses to promote their produces and services to...

  Just in time for the beginning of hurricane season, a new pet responsibility lesson that includes a video offering pet care tips during natural disasters became part of the curriculum for fourth and fifth graders in Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS). The video is the second collaboration between Miami-Dade County Animal Services and MDCPS. The lesson plan focuses on the importance of having a family preparation plan for an...

  Miami Lakes’ Team Mooo was recognized as the second highest fund-raisers for this year’s American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event, raising $4,200 to help the voluntary health organization find a cure for the deadly disease. The group of high-school students were honored by Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza in Miami Lakes for their fundraising efforts. Team Mooo raised the money with car washing events and the...