Town sets lake maintenance standards

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, July 17, 2025

    The Town of Miami Lakes officially adopted minimum maintenance standards for its two lake districts, Lake Hilda and Lake Patricia.      It happened through a formal amendment to its existing agreement with Solitude Lake Management, the vendor responsible for maintaining the two lakes.      The decision was to fulfill the town’s commitment to preserving the environmental health and...

Four new pickleball courts coming to Optimist Park

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, July 16, 2025

     Residents who want to play pickleball on the west courts at Miami Lakes Optimist Park will have to find another place for matches during the next few weeks.      Those courts are closed while the town resurfaces them and four additional new courts are built.      The east courts at Optimist Park and will remain open and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, according to...

Sports Hall of Fame seeks nominees for Class of 2025

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, July 16, 2025

     The Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the Class of 2025.      Nominees may be an athlete, coach or a person who has made an impact on sports in town.      Past classes have included  coaches Don Shula and Howard Schnellenberger; athletes like Jim Mandich, Sara Sidner and William Graham; Optimist Club leader Jack McCall and First Tee Miami founder Charlie...

Miami Lakes Council recognizes good citizen Rosa Barroso

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, July 16, 2025

     The Town of Miami Lakes honored Rosa “Rosy” Barroso with a proclamation for her work in the community.       Barroso owns The Therapy Labs; Bio-Tech Hub, a fingerprinting company and has her own non-profit firm, Verbal Vitamins.       She is a licensed mental health counselor, serves as vice chair of the Mental Health Task Force and is Secretary 1 for the Miami...

Plans underway for Miami Lakes’ 25th Anniversary celebration

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, July 16, 2025

     Preparations are being made for a public celebration of the incorporation of Miami Lakes.      A committee comprised of the leaders of volunteer boards and committees in town are planning a big bash that is proposed for Veterans Park on Dec. 6.       “We want the whole community to enjoy this special event,” said Felicia Salazar, who is chairing the anniversary committee...
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