The Florida Lottery announced that Frank Ferrer of Miami Lakes claimed the $600,000 LUCKY MONEY™ jackpot from the August 15, 2014 drawing at Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee. Ferrer chose the one-time, lump-sum payment option for his winnings, in the amount of $432,610.24. He purchased his jackpot-winning LUCKY MONEY Quick Pick ticket at Winn Dixie, located at 15450 N.W. 77 Court in Miami Lakes.

  During the upcoming November 4th elections, Miami Lakes residents will be heading to the polls and face three questions regarding the function of municipal self governance. Before all the political campaign “noise” begins, I would like to take a moment and explain all three questions. The first question is regarding annexation. I fundamentally believe that we as residents of Miami Lakes own a share of the Town, similar to...

  Auditions for Bicycle Country by Nilo Cruz are set for Monday, November 10, and Tuesday, November 11, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. with a possible callback on Wednesday, November 12. Appointments are recommended but not necessary. Bicycle Country is the first production of 2015 for the Main Street Players set to open on Friday, February 6, and run through Sunday, March 1. The play will be directed by John Olivera. The Main Street Players...

 

Town of Miami Lakes announced that it now offers open-play Pickleball for the public from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W.. 162 Street. The program is free and open to all ages. Pickleball paddles and balls will be provided, or players may bring their own. For more information, contact Leisure Services Manager Katya Lysak at lysakk@miamilakes-fl.gov, or call 305-698-9308.

  Fire Prevention Week! Whether it’s from the kitchen, or from the grill in the backyard, fires are dangerous and it is important to protect your family with what to do when a fire occurs. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), last year there were 487,500 structure fires in the United States, out of which 79.4 percent were residential fires. One of the most common types of residential fires are kitchen...