Miami Lakes Youth Center, “The Spot,” will host several events and a field trip for middle and high school students during December at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.Wednesday, December 7 – Carnival Theme Night. Join in for a night filled with fun carnival games, face painting, prizes and more.Friday, December 9 – Movie Night: Polar Express. Miami Lakes teens can enjoy a magical journey on the Polar Express. Bring friends,...

Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Town of Miami Lakes’ Economic Development Committee, will host the Annual Networking Business Expo on Thursday, December 1, in the Grand Ballroom of Shula’s Hotel on Main Street.The event is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:45 p.m. with Town officials and business leaders reaffirming their commitment to the economic growth of Miami...

Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., has teamed up with the Hialeah Housing Authority to develop a new senior housing project in District 13, to be located at 987 West 75 Street in Hialeah. Bovo presented $250,000 in funding from his office budget carryover that will be invested directly in  his district with the development of this project. Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez, Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez, State Senator...

Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee is encouraging the community to be sure to lock their vehicles and remove any valuables during the holiday season.Removing gifts and shopping bags from cars, and locking doors may seem simple enough, but many residents simply forget or get sidetracked due to the stress of the holiday season.The theft of a purse, wallet or documents with sensitive information could also result in identity theft. These crimes...

Winter break for school children is just around the corner and Miami Lakes, in partnership with PEAR and the YMCA will be offering Winter Break camps starting Tuesday, December 27, to Friday, January 6.Camps will run from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old. Both organizations also offer afterschool care programs from 2 to 6 p.m. during the school year with transportation available.PEAR’s Winter Camp...