The 5th Annual Miami Lakes Food and Wine Festival drew 1,000 supporters to Optimist Park the night of Feb. 4.      Ticketholders enjoyed small bites from 26 restaurants and caterers and sampled wines from several vintners.      Participating restaurants included Frosty’s Nitrogen Yogurt & Ice Cream; Chela’s Cocteleria; The Bend Liquor Lounge; Korner 67; Sports Grill;...

     The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee are accepting nominations for amazing women who contribute to the community’s quality of life.      The nominees may be honored at an upcoming luncheon for Women of Distinction.      Nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at bit.ly/3X7tpZP.      The award categories are:   ...

     Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church will host its 49th Annual Spring Festival fundraising event on the Miami Lakes school’s grounds from March 2 – 5.      Fans of the festival can expect its traditional offerings, and new entertainment, too.      Rides will include a Ferris Wheel; the Free Fall; Polar Express; Screamer; Vertigo; Orbiter; Firestorm; Cliffhanger, a giant...

     Visitors to Miami Lakes Town Hall have an opportunity through March 3 to see an art exhibit that celebrates Black history.      The show describes experiences the organizer hopes visitors from other backgrounds will find relatable, too.       The exhibit of a dozen prints and framed literature is entitled, “One Way Ticket: Movement, Migrations and...

      As plans to renovate the Miami Lakes Golf Club progress, there are some changes happening at the property.  The photo at left taken on Feb. 8 looks south and shows seven trailers that will serve as the temporary clubhouse and golf course offices for the 60-year-old landmark property.      “As part of our redevelopment of that site, we will be building a brand-new clubhouse,” said...