Miami Lakes Town Manager Alex Rey has requested a four-year contract extension but his proposal must initially be approved by councilmembers to allow the veteran and savvy top administrator to resume running the day-to-day operations after 2015.At the November 12 regular Town Council meeting, lawmakers were to vote or perhaps postpone the elongation request, where Rey broached the issue as his contract expires on October 1, 2015.He’s...

Miami Lakes Branch Library has the following programs available for the public during November and early December:For Children:Family Game Day! – Come to the library and enjoy time with your family playing board games. For all ages. Meets at 3 p.m. on Saturdays, November 23 and December 7.Reading Ready Toddler Storytime – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For ages 18 months to 3 years old....

The Optimist Club of Miami Lakes is holding registration for its flag football program.Parents may register their children in person at the front entrance of Miami Lakes Middle School, 6425 Miami Lakeway North, on Saturdays November 16, 23, and December 7, 14, 21, 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.Parents can also register their children online at www.miaflag.com.The registration fee is $100 for in-person registration and $110 to register online....

The newly selected cheerleading squad for Immaculate Conception Catholic School poses for their first group photo. Under the direction of Amy Cao and Jessica Torre, the team is comprised of an elite group of 69 girls from the 2nd to 8th grades, many who are Miami Lakes area residents, who will cheer on their school and participate in regional cheerleading competitions this school year.

Miami Dancity Studio announced an expansion of its facilities at 14020-14022 N.W. 82 Avenue in Miami Lakes as it celebrates the start of its sixth year.With the addition of the extra dance studio and office space, Miami Dancity will be able to continue its commitment to provide the best dance education and offer the most variety and versatility of dance class styles in the Miami Lakes area ensuring that dancers can receive all the training...