Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez came to Miami Lakes on Sept. 9 to discuss the recently passed condo law and the hardships it has caused state residents. The meeting, held at the Roberto Alonso Community Center,  brought residents from Miami Lakes, Hialeah and the surrounding areas to discuss how new inspection schedules have caused a rise in condo assesment fees to pay for repairs for property owneres throughout the...

Sept. 4 Summer Open Fishing Fun. The Town of Miami Lakes hosts fishing at the Optimist Park Marina. Bait, poles and safety vests are included for those signing up. Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 NW 162nd St. Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free. Registration is required before dropping a line in the water. Go to https://bit.ly/4ecZOam. Sept. 5 Miami Lakes Medical Center Grand Opening. Public invited, 15536 NW 77th Ct., 5:30 p.m. Refreshments...

     The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce and the Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee welcomed Drip IV Bar and MedSpa with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 8.       Located at 14575 NW 77th Court, Suite 304, the MedSpa offers health, wellness and aesthetic services. It provides injectables; micro-needling; facials; chemical peels; medically managed weight loss; IV therapy and hormone...

     The Miami Lakes Town Foundation is accepting applications for grants.       Community groups, school clubs or teams, educators and other organizations are welcome to apply for money for projects that encourage literacy, continuing education; developing and implementing youth programs; beautification projects and cultural events, the town said.       Applications will be...

     The Town of the Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee hosted the annual Symphony of the Americas Summerfest at Miami Lakes United Methodist Church on Aug. 17. The musicians performed music from Mozart, Bach and Vivaldi, Committee Chair Felicia Salazar said in an email. The performance was also streamed live from the church to its congregation, she said. The symphony has returned for over 20 years to perform in...