On May 23, the Town of Miami Lakes launched a Town Bicycle Inspection Program, a new initiative, which led staff members to mount bicycles and head out into the field to see firsthand some properties which canal stabilization problems, progress of ongoing greenway trail projects, and neighborhoods with drainage issues. Escorted by a bike-unit police officer, staff members will take the information learned on the tour to help create...

    Miami Lakes Veterans Committee announced that the deadline for the 2014 “Old Glory” Photo Contest has been extended through July 25 offering more time for residents to take their best photo of the American Flag and submit it for the contest.Submitted photos must feature a United States Flag presented in a dignified and respectful manner. The contest is open to residents, students, and anyone employed within the...

  Now is the time to stock up on Hurricane Supplies! It’s official. Hurricane season is upon us again. Although it is predicted to be a relatively calm season, we still must be prepared. As we have learned in the past, it just takes one storm to cause mass destruction. This year, from May 31 through June 8, the State of Florida is participating in the Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. During this time period, you can stock up on...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee hosted the 8th annual Senior Track and Field Games on May 10 at Dade Christian School. Participants competed in events including shot put, standing broad jump, archery, 100 meter and 400 meter races, and others. The Senior Games continue through the end of the summer with Basketball, Canasta and a Domino tournament which will be hosted at Roberto Alonso Community Center. For more information on...

  This year will be the first year Miami Dancity Studios bids farewell to its first ever graduating class of dancers. This bittersweet goodbye is full of good tidings.  The four graduating young ladies will not only leave behind a legacy for future dancers to follow, but more importantly, loving and lasting memories that everyone at Miami Dancity Studios will cherish for years to come.   High school seniors Caitlin Quinn,...