One of the captivating features of Miami Lakes is its green canopies shading residents from the Florida sun. Unbeknownst to many, nearly all the original trees in Miami Lakes came from a single nursery. During the planning stages of the community of Miami Lakes, a few years before any developments were made, a nursery was established and stocked with tens of thousands of trees and shrubs so while construction on the town...

  Miami Lakes elected officials including Mayor Michael Pizzi and Councilmembers Tim Daubert and Ceasar Mestre welcomed Promise Healthcare Hospital of Miami to the town during its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on May 20 at 14001 N.W. 82 Avenue.Following the opening ceremony, tours were given of the new $30 million 56,000 square foot and 60-bed built on a land leased from The Graham Companies in Miami Lakes Business Park...

  Northwest Miami-Dade residents who are reeling from the rock mining industry’s blasting that allegedly caused damages to their properties have turned to two state lawmakers in hopes of finding some solutions before the problem deteriorates and they have to spend more money for repairs.During the 2015 Legislative Session in Tallahassee, State Representative Manny Diaz Jr. and State Senator Rene Garcia, who represent the Town of...

  The Town’s YMCA Summer Camp Program will open on June 8 and run through August 14, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The camp is open to children ages 5 to 12 years old, as well as 13 to 15 year olds who can participate in the Leaders in Training program.  There is a $40 one time registration fee. The Leaders in Training program fee is $90 per week; Adventure Camp...

  Florida International University president Dr. Mark B. Rosenberg will be the guest speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s monthly membership luncheon, scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, inside the Grand Ballroom at Don Shula’s Hotel on Main Street. The event starts at 11:30 a.m. with networking, and lunch will be served at 12 noon. Rosenberg is the first FIU faculty member to ascend to the university’s...