The Town of Miami Lakes and Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr.’s office have received numerous complaints from residents over the closure of the intersection of N.W. 87 Avenue and 170 Street. The following is information provided by Miami-Dade Public Works Department: As part of the N.W. 87th Avenue Roadway Improvement Project, the installation of a 36” water main and the replacement of a 47” x 71” culvert crossing...

  Miami Lakes Veterans Committee will host a Veterans Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, at the Roberto Alonso Community Center at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. Veterans interested in attending need to bring their valid driver’s license and copies of their DD-214 that shows the type of discharge (or equivalent for National Guard/Reserve) and a resume. The Job Fair will include employers from a...

  Do you know your Zone? Run from the Water and Hide from the Wind! Powerful winds aren’t the only deadly force during a hurricane. The greatest threat to life actually comes from the water – in the form of storm surge. For that reason, it’s vital for Miami-Dade County residents to be aware a storm surge happens when water from the ocean is pushed on shore by the strong winds in tropical storms or hurricanes. Storm...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library has the following programs available for the public during August: For Children and families: Family Game Day - Enjoy playing a variety of table games with family and friends at 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 23. For Teens: Tween Book Club – A book club for ages 8-12. Members meet once a month to discuss the chosen book of the month. Registration required. Meets at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 30. For...

  Town of Miami Lakes announced it now offers open-play volley ball to the public at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue, during select days and times for the summertime months. The public may use the volleyball net, which is located on the lower playing fields, Monday through Friday from 2 to 8 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The program is free to the public and open to all ages, but participants must bring...