People from around Miami Lakes came together to help our neighbors on the west coast of Florida who are suffering after two hurricanes slammed into the state.      Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sen. René Garcia and members of the Business Networking International Chapters BNI Excellence Miami Lakes and BNI Progress Hialeah collected supplies for hurricane relief through Garcia’s H.O.P.E. Mission....

 The town and its Economic Development Committee’s 8th Annual Best of Miami Lakes Awards are in the finalist phase.  Vote until Nov. 18 for contenders in the following categories: Best Café/Cup of Coffee Casavana Cuban Cuisine; Vicky Bakery; Mayor’s Café and Holiday Bakery Best Lunch Spot Ken & Mike’s Pizza, Pasta & More; Jersey Mike’s Subs; Domenico’s Italian Restaurant and...

Nov. 13 Miami Lakes Garden Club Bunco lunch. Join the Garden Club for buffet lunch and a game of Bunco, with prizes. Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. 12:30 p.m. $6. Nov. 14 Seizure Recognition & First Aid Training by Epilepsy Alliance Florida Learn to recognize seizures and learn first aid. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 11 a.m. Free.  Nov. 16, 23, 30 Miami Lakes Farmers Market The Florida Marketplace...

    The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes. Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early. Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.         To check availability, call 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.  The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 8...

   The Town of Miami Lakes honored Gary Cardenas for his years of service to the community by naming a pavilion for him in Veterans Park.      Cardenas, a retired U.S. Army sergeant, lives in Palm Springs North.       He is a school crossing guard in Miami Lakes and is a supervisor in the program. He volunteers on two town committees: the Veterans Committee and the Mental Health Task Force,...