To Our Readers: Printing of the September 1 issue of The Miami Laker is being redone this week and some residents may not receive their newspaper on the usual day. Distribution of the newspaper will begin Friday and will happen over four days. If you don't want to wait to receive your community news at home or at your favorite shop, please feel free to stop by 15450 New Barn Road near Main Street to get a copy on Friday...

     The Helping Hands column focuses on the town’s 12 volunteer committees and boards that promote various causes in Miami Lakes and help the town government serve the community.    Committee activities are funded by the town budget and by ticket sales from some events. Committee Mental Health Task Force  Founded March 8, 2021 Chair Lindsay Wallick  Vice Chair Rosa...

     Hope Miami Lakes United Methodist Church will welcome families to its 25th Annual Pumpkin Patch, from Sept. 30 - Oct. 31.      The event helps fund church missions and relief efforts.      Admission to the farm-like setting at Miami Lakes Drive and Ludlam Road is from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tickets are $5 Monday - Thursday, $7 Friday - Sunday.       Kids 12 and younger...

     The dining deal that is Miami Spice lasts until Sept. 30, and Korner 67 in Miami Lakes is participating.      The restaurant at 6768 Main St. offers prix fixe meals for brunch, lunch and dinner. Diners may choose three dishes from each menu.       The $30 brunch is on Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. It includes avocado Eggs Benedict; escargot; Saganaki (Greek fried cheese with...