Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students at “The Spot” from 6 to 8 p.m. during August at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Friday, August 10 – Smash Bros. Battle Royale. The time has come to show your skills in one of the biggest events to close out the summer. The Spot will be accepting all challengers in its first Smash Bros. Battle Royale. Who will be the...

  Miami Lakes residents are encouraged to show their love of Miami Lakes by participating in the two contests to promote civic pride as part of the I Heart Miami Lakes campaign including the Capture a Moment photo contest and the Home Beautification Contest. Final deadline for entries in both contests is Friday, August 10 at midnight. For the Capture a Moment photo contest, entry rules include: • Photos must be taken within the...

  The renewal period for the annual Miami Lakes Business Tax Receipt (BTR) has begun. In the Town’s continuing effort to assist the growing business community, it has created a “How To” video that provides business owners with the quick and easy steps to make their annual BTR payment online. Business that need to know how to apply or renew for BTR online, visit https://youtube./ oXkN58RmvGM. The BTR renewal period...

  Mayor Manny Cid and Miami Lakes council members presented a proclamation for Gastroschisis Awareness Day to the Delgado family during the July 17 council meeting. The Delgado’s recently  embarked on one of the hardest trials of their life. During Allison Delgado’s pregnancy, her daughter, Luna Mia Delgado, was diagnosed with Gastroschisis, a birth defect that allows intestines and sometimes, other organs, to protrude...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee  (EAC) will host several educational, fun and exciting events for seniors in August. The EAC, in partnership with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., will present Serving Our Seniors Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 4, at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Participating agencies will include: Miami-Dade Office of Community Advocacy (Hispanic...