On Saturday, May 9, family, friends and all who were touched by the life of 11-year-old Breanna Vergara joined together at the southwest corner of Royal Oaks Park to honor Vergara with a tree planting ceremony in her name. Vergara unexpectedly passed on December 9, 2014, due to a heart attack during dance practice.  “This event was very special to us and there are no words to convey our gratitude for our friends and the...

  Back by popular demand, The Main Street Players presents the return of last year’s surprise hit, "Things You Shouldn't Say Past Midnight : A Comedy In Three Beds.” This bawdy, hilarious and risqué sex farce will be presented as a play reading on Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 at 8 p.m. at the Main Street Playhouse located at 6766 Main Street.  In the heat of lovemaking, an ethnic slur is uttered,...

 

Miami Lakes resident Maribel Balbin was elected as second vice president of the League of Women Voters of Florida during the organization’s 35th Biennial Convention in Delray Beach in mid-May. She is president of the League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade County. Former Palm Beach County League president Pamela Goodman was elected president of the Florida League.

  Looking for a fun, family-friendly activity over the summer? During the summer months, Miami Lakes will offer free fishing clinics and contests on the second and fourth Saturdays in June and July at Miami Lakes Optimist Park Marina, 6411 N.W. 162 Street. The clinics will provide attendees with tips on proper catch and release techniques while the contests provide a competitively fun way to spend summer Saturdays with the family and an...

  It’s time for some baseball! Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is offering free field trips to Miami Marlins games once a month on Thursdays for residents 55 years and above. Space is limited. To reserve seating on the bus, contact Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-364-6100. The upcoming games include: Thursday, June 25, Marlins vs. Cardinals, 7:10 p.m....