The Helping Hands column profiles the town’s 12 volunteer committees that promote various causes in Miami Lakes and help  town government serve the community.  Committees’ activities are funded by the town budget and by ticket sales from some events.  Committee: Economic Development Committee  Founded: Nov. 12, 2002 Chair: Matthew Casamayor  Vice Chair: Jose Llano  Members: Romy...

Jessica Medina Commercial Lender, U.S. Century Bank, Miami Lakes      “I am going on a cruise, we’re going on Royal Caribbean to the Bahamas and their private island,” Jessica Medina said.  “[It’s a] five-day cruise, it’s the family, the grandparents, aunts and uncles and everyone.       [It’s] a little break before...

Events are subject to change. Please check Town of Miami Lakes social media pages for the most up-to-date information. RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com.  March 3 & March 10 Business Networking International monthly meeting. At the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main on March 3 and March 10, 6842 Main St. 7:15 a.m. For more information or to join BNI visit  https://bit.ly/3ScRBJe.  March 8 Senior Bingo Luncheon. Join the Elderly...

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these in-person classes.  Get Your Game On!  Thurs., Mar. 2  4 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Friendly competitions in video and board games. Ages 8 – 18. Homework Help and Tutoring  Sat., March 4, 11 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.  Free, in-person tutoring by certified teachers for grades K-12 in reading, math and...

     The MIAMI Association of Realtors elected Eddie Blanco as its 2023 residential president.      Blanco, of Miami Lakes, is owner-broker of the Stratwell real estate firm, which has offices in Miami and Naples.      Blanco was looking forward to working with the residential board to “support sustainable growth, development of our local communities and to promote diversity and...