Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan gave away a record 900 turkeys to families in need at the 11th annual turkey giveaway at Landmark in northwest Miami-Dade. Jordan and sponsors handed out turkeys and fresh produce to the elderly, handicapped, and social organizations that serve the community. The donated turkeys were accompanied by fresh produce provided by Farmshare. The turkey basket distribution was made possible by...

  Tony Lopez, CPRE, chief of Operations for the Town of Miami Lakes, will be the guest speaker at the November 23 meeting of the Miami Lakes Garden Club at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Lopez will provide an update on the Town’s Beautification Master Plan, Greenways and Trails Master Plan, and provide updates on the Town’s parks, tree canopy and upcoming capital...

Recreation programs offered by the Town of Miami Lakes have proven to be very popular with the community and anyone interested in participating in the spring lineup of programs, now is a great time to create an online registration account. Visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/recprograms to view and register for more than 40 programs offered by the Town for all ages and skill levels. Online registration for spring classes will take place via the...

  The Miami Lakes community is invited to join elected officials as they celebrate the 15th year Anniversary of the Town of Miami Lakes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, at Miami Lakes Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The fun-filled event for the whole family will feature live entertainment, food trucks, carnival rides, a petting zoo, skating rink and more. Councilmember Frank Mingo is teaming up with the town’s...

Miami Lakes Veterans Committee, with cooperation from other town committees including Youth Activities Task Force, Cultural Affairs and Public Safety committees, have labeled the 36th annual Miami Lakes Veterans Day Parade which was held on November 8 as the best in history. According to parade officials, a total of 1402 individuals participated including 63 groups. The Grand Marshall was Gary E. Cardenas, Commander of American Legion Post...