In conjunction with the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign, Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) is inviting all residents to participate in the 2016 Home Beautification Contest.The contest will recognize residents who take special care in maintaining their homes and landscaping. The winners will be awarded a $1,000 Home Depot gift card and a commemorative yard sign for their front yard.Deadline to submit an...

At the May Town Council meeting, several community members were recognized for their accomplishments and community support.Roberto Alonso Jr. was recognized for his commitment as a member of the Charter Revision Commission.Juan Espejo was acknowledged for placing second in Miami-Dade County’s Great Part Summit photo competition. He was also the first place winner in the Town’s website photo competition “Capture a Miami Lakes...

Planning a summer party or a corporate event? Town of Miami Lakes has 3 outdoor venues with 5 pavilions designed to accommodate different size parties, and diverse amenities to choose from.Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue, has 2 pavilions that can accommodate 25-30 guests. Each include 2 picnic tables, a grill, and a canopy, all located close to the playground to ensure a fun day at the park.Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82...

Miami Lakes is proud of its success with its recreational programs and service offerings for residents, but the Town also realizes that the needs and interests of the community are always changing and officials want to receive feedback.Residents are encouraged to complete a short 10 question survey by visiting www.miamilakes-fl.gov/recprograms.Respondents may offer their ideas for new activities, events, programs and services that interest...

For Miami Lakes, 2016 will be remembered as a busy and challenging year for the small town with two elections, possible city charter changes, crafting out a laborious budget and fighting the mayor’s lawsuit to reimburse his attorneys who successfully defended him during his federal bribery trial.One of Mayor Michael Pizzi’s lawsuits has been dragging on for a year, straining the town’s spending plan and could put the...