Miami Lakes children, as well as students from area schools, are invited to participate in the 2nd Annual Main Street Banner Art Contest where up to 26 winners’ artwork will be showcased down Main Street on the light pole banners. This year's theme is: “My Home, My Community.” Artworks can show, but are not limited to, any of the following attributes that connect with Miami Lakes: Culture + Heritage, Parks + Nature,...

  The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes’ annual Fall Flea Market is scheduled for November 8. Vendors, large and small, will be participating along with residents with hopes to turn their treasures, hobbies and home businesses items into cash. The event will be held rain or shine from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The flea market will be conveniently located in the parking lot on the southwest corner of Main Street and Ludlam Road (bordering New Barn...

  The 2014 Miami Lakes Women Event is scheduled for Saturday, November 8, from 6 to 11 p.m., at The Limelight Shop, 6709 Main Street. The event is free and open to the general public. The main theme is “Fashion and Beauty” with makeup tips, “before and after” applications, followed by a women’s fashion show at 9 p.m. Attendees will be treated to complimentary appetizers and more as they visit “Table...

  Palm Springs United Methodist Church, located at 5700 W. 12th Avenue, is having its annual Fall Arts & Crafts Baazar on Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8. On Friday the church will open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Craft supplies, gift items, paintings, Christmas decorations, old and new books, antiques, pictures, collectable dolls, homemade baked goods, plants and more will be for sale....

   In the town’s effort to build a dog park, Miami Lakes has secured a lease for a FDOT parcel, located at the south end of N.W. 77 Court, which is suitable for dog activities. Town Manager Alex Rey said the site is adjacent to future proposed trail facilities.  Dog parks provide the opportunity for dogs to get vital exercise and socialization they need, which are two major factors in reducing behavior issues. Rey said...