Miami Lakes Veterans Committee announced that the deadline for the 2014 “Old Glory” Photo Contest has been extended through July 25 offering more time for residents to take their best photo of the American Flag and submit it for the contest. The contest is open to residents, students, and anyone employed within the Town of Miami Lakes boundaries. Submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 25, and photos...

  Miami Lakes recently awarded a $1.8 million contract for work to begin on the new Optimist Park Clubhouse. Construction is scheduled to begin this month on the new, modern clubhouse building that will provide the Town with much needed indoor public recreational space and serve as a home for the Miami Lakes Optimist Club. The original clubhouse was demolished in September 2013. “Within the next few weeks, the Town will be...

Florida State Representative Manny Diaz Jr., in conjunction with the Florida Hispanic Foundation, awarded four scholarships to local high school students in the Miami Lakes, Hialeah and Hialeah Gardens communities.  Kiahra Martinez from Barbara Goleman High School, Michelle Rodriguez from Hialeah Gardens High School, Luis Miguel Rodriguez from Mater Academy and Claudia Marrero from Mater Lakes High School, were the recipients of the...

  Brian Rodriguez, the son of Miami Lakes Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez, was recently appointed to the Miami-Dade Youth Commission representing District 13. He was appointed by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. and sworn in by Miami Lakes Town Clerk Marjorie Tejeda Castillo at Miami Lakes Town Hall. The Miami-Dade County Youth Commission (MDCYC) provides young people with a vehicle to participate in the process of county...

  Whether you have lived in the town for many years, are a new resident, or need school service hours, Miami Lakes is seeking volunteers to help with events, activities, and programs related to the Town. Miami Lakes is encouraging residents to register for the Town’s volunteer program. Interested persons can go to the town’s website www.miamilakes-fl.gov and under “Departments” scroll down to click on...