Miami-Dade County is advising motorists to expect delays and seek alternative routes, as the county is continuing its construction for the N.W. 87 Avenue expansion project from N.W. 154 Street to Miami Gardens Drive. The roadway is being widened from two to four lanes, along N.W. 87 Avenue from N.W. 162 Street to N.W. 186 Street, and a new four-lane road has been completed and opened from N.W. 154 Street to N.W. 162 Street....

    The Town of Miami Lakes is making it easier to register for all classes through its online registration process called Etrak Plus, which will be implemented this year, in place of its annual onsite registration day for the youth ballet, jazz, and martial arts classes as well as the adult painting and Spanish classes. Through this new online system, registration can be done with east at home, at work, or while out of town using...

  Whether you have lived in the town for many years, are a new resident, or need school service hours, Miami Lakes is seeking volunteers to help with events, activities, and programs related to the Town. Miami Lakes is encouraging residents to register for the Town’s volunteer program. Interested persons can go to the town’s website www.miamilakes-fl.gov and under “Departments” scroll down to click on...

  Work on the Youth Center at East Park is scheduled to restart as the Town of Miami lakes recently reached an agreement with a surety company that guaranteed the performance bond for the original contractor that defaulted on the $1 million project. In March 2013, the Town halted work on the Youth Center after staff noticed that work was not in accordance with the approved plans and exhibited poor workmanship that was going to affect...

  Miami Lakes town officials recently celebrated the grand opening of VitalOne Health Plans Direct, LLC, with a ribbon-cutting on June 13 at the new offices located at 16250 N.W. 59 Avenue, Suite 208. Established in 2009, VitalOne Health Plans is a national health insurance agency that markets major medical health insurance, life insurance and some critical illness plans. The firm also offers “USA Dental Club,” a...