The Miami Lakes Bar Association installed its 2026 officers and board of directors Feb. 6 during a ceremony at Town Hall. Shown in the photo, from left: Directors Alejandra Gancedo, Trinette Zarran, Vanessa Abreu, Janelys Holland and Veronica Garcia; Secretary Massiel Andino; President Melissa Alvarez; Judge Carmen Cabarga of the 11th Judicial Circuit; Treasurer Mirielis Castilla; President-elect Suhaill Machado Morales and Directors...

     The monthly Bingo games and luncheons held at the Roberto Alonso Community Center in Miami Lakes are popular events. The crowd was festive at the game on Feb. 12, when Valentine’s Day was the theme. The games are run by the town's Elderly Affairs Committee.      Photos provided by Maria Planas.

     The Main Street Merchants, Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee and Economic Development Committee and The Graham Companies hosted the latest concert in the Main Street Live! free music series. The Whisky Six Band played modern country tunes during their show on Feb. 20.            Music fans enjoyed the evening while dining on the patios of all the restaurants around the circle on Main...

     Veterans groups have proposed building a monument to honor Miami Lakes residents who have served in the military.        The town’s Veterans Committee proposed the project and American Legion Post 144 Miami Lakes has opened a GoFundMe account to raise funds for it.       “We’re trying to save taxpayer dollars,” Veterans Committee Chair William Perez...

   The Do the Right Thing of Miami organization recognized Barbara Goleman Senior High School student Celine Medrano at its February awards ceremony at the Chief Clarence Dickson Police College Auditorium in downtown Miami. Celine is certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and when a teacher called for help with a student who fell unconscious in class, Celine, a junior at her school, followed her training, according to Ariadna...