Community Calendar

Calendar By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, July 6, 2023

Please check town social media pages for the most up-to-date information. RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com.  June 25 - July 26 Summer Fishing Fun. The Town of Miami Lakes will host its summer fishing fun event for families at the Optimist Park marina dock. Poles, bait and safety vests are included for free. Pre-registration is required at TOML.Eventbrite.com. Marina dock at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 NW 162nd St. Wednesdays at 5 p.m....

Father’s Day Fishing Tournament lures anglers

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, July 6, 2023

    Anglers dropped lines in Graham Dairy Lake on June 17 to celebrate a Father’s Day tradition in Miami Lakes.      The event was sponsored by the town’s Cultural Affairs Committee and hosted by The Graham Companies.      Shown from left are parent Miguel Zarran and Trinette Zarran, Cultural Affairs Committee member and event coordinator;  Rene Medina, 82, who won the...

‘Pinning ceremony’ for new police chief

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, July 6, 2023

    Miami-Dade Police promoted Lt. Jose “Gonzo” Gonzalez to the rank of major on June 26.      Gonzalez had been the interim leader of the agency’s division that protects the Town of Miami Lakes.      While he will participate in the agency’s semi-annual promotion ceremony, Town Manager Edward Pidermann is also going to conduct a special “pinning” ceremony...

Mr./Ms. Senior Miami Lakes Contest Aug. 26

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, July 6, 2023

     The Elderly Affairs Committee is accepting applications until Aug. 1 for contestants in the Mr. and Ms. Senior Miami Lakes Contest, to be held Aug. 26 at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main.       Competitors must be 60+, live in town and during the contest, must briefly describe for judges their philosophy of life, and for nearly three minutes display a talent such as singing, dancing, comedy or play an...

Sports Hall of Fame seeks nominees

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, July 6, 2023

    The Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame Committee is accepting nominations for its 2023 class.      The deadline is Aug. 1.          Potential inductees should have been athletes, coaches, community members or teams, and have been from Miami Lakes.       For criteria and the nomination form, go to: https://buff.ly/3Jmod01.      For questions...
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