On April 5, seniors from the Town of Miami Lakes enjoyed an opportunity to engage with IRS certified law student volunteers and have their income taxes prepared at no cost. The opportunity was made possible thanks to a partnership between St. Thomas Law’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, St. Thomas Law’s Tax Clinic, and Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee. In order to make the program accessible to town...

  The Main Street Players Theatre Troupe has scheduled auditions for Becky’s New Car by Steven Dietz for Monday and Tuesday, April 28-29, with a possible call back on Wednesday, April 30. Auditions will be held at the Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main Street, in Miami Lakes. The play is the troupe’s 2014 summer production opening on July 25 and running to August 16. It will be directed by artistic director Robert Coppel, with...

  Are you, your child, or someone you know a budding artist who would like to see their work displayed on the walls of Miami Lakes Government Center? The town and its Elderly Affairs Committee, in partnership with the Youth Activities Task Force and Cultural Affairs Committee are hosting “The Art Collaborative,” an art competition culminating in a Gallery Night Grand Opening and Weekend Exhibition. “The Art...

  The Town of Miami Lakes has implemented a new online Community Events Calendar. Residents and visitors can access information on local events, carnivals and festivals. Local businesses and organizations will have the opportunity to submit their events to the town to be posted on the Community Calendar. To submit an event, contact the town’s Public Information Officer Nicole Lesson via email at lesson@miamilakes-fl.gov. To access...

 

The Miami-Dade County Solid Waste Department collection trucks can reach 5-feet onto the swale or driveway to retrieve their containers. Residents should not place their containers in the paved part of the right of way, or they may be liable for damage to a passing vehicle. Residents are asked to separate waste and recycling containers at least 3-feet from each other.