The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these in-person classes.  Space in classes is limited and registration may be required.  Teen Crafty Corner  Thurs., July 20,  4 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Explore your creativity through inventive, multimedia crafts.  Ages 12 – 18 Homework Help and Tutoring  Sat., July 22, 29,  Aug. 5, 12,  10 a.m. - 1...

Please check the Town of Miami Lakes' social media pages for the most up-to-date information. RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com.  July 21 to Aug. 13  “Exilios” directed by Danny Nieves at the Main Street Players.  Written by Yerandy Fleites Perez, it’s a Spanish language play about a Cuban exile who returns to his homeland. Tickets: $30 for adults,  $25 for students, seniors and the military. Main...

    The backpack giveaway presented by Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid and the Giving Gators charity drew more than 250 students to Town Hall who were outfitted with school supplies on June 24, organizers said.       Shown in the photo, from left are Denis Brenes, president of Giving Gators; Rey Garcia, a Giving Gators volunteer; Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid; Miami-Dade Commissioner Sen. Rene Garcia; Mario O. Pinera,...

     Former City of Miami Police Chief Jorge Colina described traits of leaders when he addressed the Miami Lakes Chamber Luncheon on June 14.      Among the tips for success Colina, who is now working as a consultant shared was to emulate the behaviors of successful people we admire.      “Every day is a new opportunity for you to grow your business and your contacts and be...

Alexa Amat Diez Market Retail Account Executive, Miami Lakes      “With family and friends at my house,” Alexa Amat Diez said. “It’s more [of a] barbecue, having friends and family over. Maybe our neighbors as well, so it will be a small get-together at my house.”  Rodolfo Blanco Lawyer, member of the Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee; vice chair,...