Holiday Lights community bike ride around Miami Lakes set for Dec. 2

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, November 17, 2023

     Celebrate the holiday season with the Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee with a group bicycle ride through town on Dec. 2.      Register at Town Hall at 5:30 p.m. before the approximately 10-mile ride leaves at 6 p.m. Festive attire and bicycles decorated with dazzling lights, tinsel and ornaments are welcome. Riders may also register for the free ride at TOML.Eventbrite.com. 

How to contact your elected officials

Government By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, November 16, 2023

U.S. Congress Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. 7400 SW 87th Ave., Suite 270, Miami, FL 33173 305-596-4224 X: @SenRubioPress Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. 901 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 505, Miami, FL 33134 786-501-7141 X: @SenRickScott Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami, 8669 NW 36th St., Suite 100, Doral, FL 33166 305-470-8555 X: @MarioDB  Florida Legislature Sen. Bryan...

Sponsors sought to brighten Miami Lakes Drive

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, November 16, 2023

    The Town of Miami Lakes is seeking sponsors to help brighten Miami Lakes Drive this season with 12 large ornaments, 39 holiday banners and lights on medians along Northwest 154th Street between Fairway Drive and Northwest 82nd Avenue.        Sponsorship amounts are $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000. Donors may be named on banners and in an announcement on the town’s website. Donation forms will be accepted...

Community Calendar

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, November 16, 2023

Nov. 16 Mount Sinai Health Lecture. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee to learn about “Facts and Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease,” with Melissa Verzura, presented by Mount Sinai Hospital. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. Free. 11 a.m.  Nov. 16 Introduction to Florida-Friendly Landscaping. The Neighborhood Improvement Committee, Miami-Dade County, the Town of Miami Lakes and the University of Florida will...

Miami Lakes Town Foundation is accepting grant applications

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, November 16, 2023

     The Miami Lakes Town Foundation is accepting applications for 20 qualified grants of up to $2,500 each.       Through Nov. 20, residents can submit paperwork seeking funds for a community project that focuses on continuing education, literacy, development of youth programs, beautification and cultural events.       In 2022, the foundation awarded 19 grants, money that came from...
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