In May 2016, Councilmember Ceasar Mestre, in partnership with the Town’s Public Safety Committee and Police Department, spearheaded the “Lock It or Lose It” awareness campaign aimed at encouraging community residents to lock their vehicles and remove any valuables.Miami Lakes Police enacted a variety of investigative and proactive efforts. Additionally, informational flyers on how to prevent these crimes were disseminated by...

Miami Lakes Youth Center “The Spot,” will host several fun and exciting programs for middle and high schools students from 6 to 8 p.m. during February at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.Wednesday, February 1 is Music Day. February 1st is known as “The Day the Music Died.” Teens can hang and listen to music of the greats that are no longer with us like Michael Jackson, Prince, Bob Marley and John Lennon, while singing karaoke,...

Last week, Florida’s Lt. Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera paid a visit to Miami Lakes, where he met with town officials and residents to discuss the town’s legislative priorities.His visit included a tour of observing infrastructure projects and ongoing projects in the 6.5-square-mile town.“I am proud and honored to be invited to visit Miami Lakes and I look forward to getting back here soon,” Lopez-Cantera said....

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will host an Elder Law Community Forum from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, February 25 at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.A panel of attorneys and experts in the areas of estate planning, foreclosure, credit fraud, and personal injury will discuss these and other legal topics affecting seniors. The program will consist of two panel conversations, followed by a question and answer...

Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will be celebrating Black History Month with the Florida Memorial Ambassador Chorale on 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, at Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, 14800 Ludlam Road (N.W. 67 Avenue).Florida Memorial’s history and traditions reach back to 1879; their accomplishments have made them the only historically black university in southern Florida.The Ambassador Chorale is led by director...