The following actions were taken by the Miami Lakes Town Council during its regular meeting on November 1:• Council members approved a resolution to authorize the town manager to execute a contract with Alberni Caballero and Fieman for independent auditing services in an amount not to exceed budgeted funds.The company’s proposal for the town’s annual audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016 is $42,000. The initial...

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...

Miami Lakes has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States for its comprehensive annual financial report for fiscal year 2014-2015.The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government,...

Miami Lakes Youth Center, “The Spot,” will host several events and a field trip for middle and high school students during November and December at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.Saturday, November 19 – Escape the Room Field Trip to Paniq Room. Do you have what it takes to escape the room in 60 minutes? Middle and high school students are invited to join the field trip to Miami’s PANIQ Room.The original escape rooms were...

Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee along with students in the Town’s Adult Painting class are inviting the community to “A Night of Art and Culture” Art Exhibition and Reception at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 9, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.The event will feature dozens of artworks created by the students along with live music by guitarist Felipe Carvajal.For more information on the event, or the age 50+ recreation...