Minerva Onate enjoys taking the Freebee to all of her appointments around Miami Lakes.      “It’s very, very good,” Onate, 95, said on Oct. 10 while leaving her dentist’s office near Main Street.      “It’s comfortable,” she said. “And we have a good, good driver!”     The west side resident was referring to Edwin Gonzalez, her...

     The Town of Miami Lakes and its elected officials recognized the contributions of volunteers and sponsors to the culture and well-being of residents during a breakfast held Sept. 30 at Miami Lakes Hotel on Main. The honorees represent the best of the town who donate their time and money to support a dozen committees and boards. They underwrite many municipal events that help shape the identity of Miami Lakes as a...

     Miami-Dade County's Water & Sewer Department says it is using a “somewhat stronger disinfection and bleaching process” than usual this month at regional water plants.       Through Oct. 29, residents may notice a chlorine taste or odor in tap water.       The county says the change is temporary and will not affect consumers’ health, though those who...

     Please check town social media pages for the most up-to-date information. RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com.  Oct. 20 Youth Open Hang. Kids ages 5 - 12 can hang out with friends and paint pumpkins during this fall-themed hang at The Spot. Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Free. 5:30 p.m.  Oct. 20 to Oct. 29 “Dr. Seward’s Dracula: A Gothic Drama” presented by The Main Street...

     The Miami Lakes Veterans Parade returns for its 44th year.       The oldest parade in Miami-Dade County honors veterans from all wars as well as active military members.      It will be held on Sunday, Nov. 5.       The procession will start at Northwest 67th Avenue and Bull Run Road.      It will travel south along the avenue before turning...