Mrs. Claus visited kids at the Main Street Players Theater on Dec. 9, when she performed her annual holiday book reading.       The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee and Education Advisory Board presented the sold-out event with Mrs. Claus, aka Sandy Hammer of All About Entertainment, Inc. The kids and their families sang Christmas carols and received cookies and a goodie bag...

    The Town of Miami Lakes wants to remind residents of its municipal code for using garbage containers.     Trash and recycling bins may be placed in suitable, sturdy containers and “shall not be visible from any point on the front lot line, from a lake or golf course...”       Garbage and recyclables may be placed in the designated area in front of a residence no earlier than 4 p.m....

     The Giving Gators charity entertained 200 children at its annual holiday party on Dec. 16 at Miami Lakes Town Hall and were welcomed by Mayor Manny Cid and Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez. That’s where a Santa’s Workshop was created by Fantasy Designers of Miami Lakes. Santa was joined by Frosty the Snowman and the Grinch. The kids enjoyed music, milk and cookies and could take photos with Santa and the Grinch. They...

  Register at TOML.eventbrite.com for town events. Jan. 5 Three Kings Day Celebration. Join Ana G. Mendez University in celebrating Three Kings Day. There will be food, music performances and toys. Ana G. Mendez University Miami Lakes campus, 15201 NW 79th Court. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free. Jan. 10 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon. Guest speaker: Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842...

     Miami Lakes will be transformed in the year ahead.  Ten construction projects -- to serve housing needs; education and culture; health care; recreation, dining and shopping -- will begin or are already happening.  Road construction, for both connectivity and drainage, is ongoing. There will also be a significant town election in November that will bring mostly new council members to the...