Military heroes with ties to Miami Lakes will be recognized by the town and its Veterans Committee, which are planning another display of banners that will be hung along Miami Lakes Drive. Relatives or friends may nominate an active duty service member, reservist, veteran or retired member of any military branch. Each banner will have the veteran’s name, photograph and details about their service in the annual project that is...

The Town of Miami Lakes and non-profit charity Loving Soles are partnering for their annual shoe drive, in honor of “National Shoe the World Day,” which happens on March 15. You can drop off gently worn footwear at the reception area in Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St., weekdays from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Shoes will be accepted from Feb. 12 through March 14. After a ceremony to recognize the donations on March 14...

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    In response to residents’ complaints about broken sidewalks that may become trip hazards, the Miami Lakes town council and staff are accelerating repair of the concrete walkways as part of its infrastructure maintenance plan.      Many street signs, drains, crosswalks, lights, road markings, park improvements and other elements of the town’s streetscape are nearly 60 years old, Town...

Military heroes with ties to Miami Lakes will be recognized by the town and its Veterans Committee, which are planning another display of banners that will be hung along Miami Lakes Drive.       Relatives or friends may nominate an active duty service member, reservist, veteran or retired member of any military branch.      Each banner will have the veteran’s name, photograph and...