One man’s treasure may be another’s firetrap. Hoarding is a growing problem that affects every community and the fire departments serving them. Excessive clutter of any kind poses direct threats to the health and safety of not only the residents but of the firefighters as well. Nevertheless, firefighters continue to respond each day to fires regardless of the amount of personal belongings an occupant may have. The tactics may...

  Miami Lakes officials participated in the January 24 ribbon cutting and office grand opening of the University of Miami/NSU Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) located at 5801 N.W. 151 Street, Suite 203. Based out of the University of Miami and Nova Southeastern University, CARD is one of seven state-funded university-based outreach and support centers in Florida dedicated to optimizing the potential of people with...

  The Graham Companies announced the winners of the Miami Lakes “My Home, My Community” Main Street Banner Art Contest. With over 340 submissions, only 26 pieces were able to be selected to be showcased along Main Street. The artwork submissions were judged by 16 individuals with a selection of the top piece of work based on Elementary, Middle School and High School. The selected top Elementary School submission was from...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee announced its 2015 Field Trip schedule. Field trips are reserved for Miami Lakes residents 55 years and above. Free transportation is provided from Town Hall to each location The schedule: • Tuesday, February 24, Knaus Berry Farm • Monday, March 9, Phil’s Berry Farm • Thursday, April 2, Perez Art Museum To reserve seating and receiving a confirmation number, contact Jackie...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during February: For Children and Families: Reading Ready Toddler Storytime - Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their care givers at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19 and 26. Read Along, Sing a Song with the Florida Grand Opera – A special storytime featuring the rich history of African Americans in a fun, digestible...