Hundreds of teary-eyed Miami Lakes residents attended a candlelight vigil last Thursday in memory of 11-year-old Breanna Vergara, who died of an apparent heart attack after she collapsed during ballet class at Miami Dancity Studios in Miami Lakes. Her sudden death left people in disbelief, as they remembered a loving, bright and talented girl, who was revered by many at Miami Lakes Park West. Breanna passed away on Tuesday, December...

  Miami Lakes United Methodist Church launched the first Winterfest in 2013 as a follow up to the popular Pumpkin Patch and is pleased to announce its return this winter.  Beginning November 28 through December 24, Winterfest will feature free daily admission, Christmas Tree sales, and scheduled activities throughout the holiday season. The church invites all members of the community to stroll through the wonderland full of lights...

  Main Street Players is hosting New Theatre's Miami 1-Acts Festival on Saturday, December 20. The Miami 1-Acts Festival is 16 one-act plays performed in two programs and brings together over 75 artists in the form of playwrights, directors, acts, stage managers, crew members and support staff who volunteer their time to make this event a success.  Initially planned as an annual event in the summer of 2012, the festival expanded...

  The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes held its annual flea market on Saturday, November 8 on the southwest corner of Main Street and Ludlam Rd. The event was labeled a success thanks to the 60 vendors who reserved spaces this year. In addition, the Zonta Club had its own table of gathered treasures which sold quickly. At the conclusion of the event, there was a free pick up of any unsold and unwanted items as donations to the Lotus House...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during December: For Children and Families: Reading Ready Toddler Storytime - Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their care givers at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 18. Family Holiday Extravaganza – Trixie the Holiday Pixie, one of the North Pole’s Elves, will spread Holiday Cheer and see that everyone is Nice, not Naughty,...