Miami Lakes is a unique place for many reasons and perhaps especially because each year, it formally recognizes women who contribute to the well-being of residents.      Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava noted that aspect of town culture when she made the keynote speech at the Women of Distinction luncheon, held at Town Hall on March 15.      “That you have such a committee,...

 More than 80 guests, including members of the town council, attended the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce luncheon on March 12 to hear executives with The Graham Companies describe the status of its retail, hospitality and residential projects. Lake Katharine Shopping Center      Demolition of the 52-year-old commercial building began in June, 2024. Rebuilding it to hold two restaurants and retail shops in...

March 19 Business Networking Social Join the Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee, the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Business Networking International for this mixer with other business professionals. La Diosa Taqueria, 7321 Miami Lakes Drive. 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free.  March 20 Property Appraiser’s Outreach A free event hosted by Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser Tomas Regalado and Miami Lakes Mayor Josh...

     The Town of Miami Lakes and its Education Advisory Board are accepting nominations for the academic banner program. The banners are hung from light poles along Miami Lakes Drive and honor high school and college graduates.  Each banner has a graduate’s cap and gown photo, full name and school name.      The $164.03 cost is not refundable and must be sent along with the picture by...

    The town has considered improving Optimist Park since 2003. Nineteen years later, voters defeated a $19.5 million municipal bond proposal.       Meanwhile, the park continues to deteriorate. It has rusted backstops, busted dugouts and some wooden light poles, including one felled by Hurricane Irma and another that was decaying at its base and was removed.      The council gathered Feb. 25...