Solid Waste and public works were the top concerns for a group of Northwest Miami-Dade residents during a community meeting, where county officials were on hand to listen and offer solutions to their problems. Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara Jordan called the meeting, which was held last month at Joella C. Good Elementary School. On a brighter note, the residents commended the county’s fire and police departments for a...

  A total of 217 cities and towns in America, including Miami Lakes, earned recognition from national non-profit KaBOOM! as 3013 Playful City USA communities for their efforts to give children the childhood they deserve by providing ample opportunities for play. In the seventh year of the annual program, only 16 Playful City USA communities received recognition for the seventh consecutive year, Miami Lakes being one of them. Playful...

  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...

  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. Thursday, July 30, Marlins vs....

  Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during June: Summer Reading Program: This year’s program runs from now to August 1. No matter your age, all are eligible for a chance to win a fabulous prize. Just read or listen to a book, attend a library program or download and listen to an eBook for a minimum of two hours a week.For Children and Families:“Go” Club of Miami...