Community Calendar for February

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, February 1, 2023

 Events are subject to change. Please check town social media pages for the most up-to-date information. Register for events at toml.eventbrite.com.  CANCELED. CHECK WITH THEATER FOR RESCHEDULED PERFORMANCES Feb. 3 - Feb. 26 “Tribes” by Nina Raine. The Main Street Players’ latest production is a play about a deaf man who bonds with a woman who is losing her hearing. It is directed by Lowell Williams. Friday...

Request a vote-by-mail ballot

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, February 1, 2023

     A change in Florida law requires voters to request a mail-in ballot each year.      Registered voters may ask to receive a mail-in ballot on the Miami-Dade County elections website, or by email, phone, fax or mail.       Mail-in ballots must be requested by 5 p.m. on the 10th day before an election, but why wait? Request it now so there is no delay.      The county also...

Economic Development Committee chooses new leaders

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    The Town of Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee chose new officers on Jan. 17.      Matthew Casamayor is the new chair; Jose Llano is vice chair and Romy Portuondo Remior is secretary.      The committee of volunteers helps foster a “well-rounded business climate,” the town website says.       The group also organizes business networking events.

Town honors Wayne Slaton and Miami Lakes Civic Association

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, February 1, 2023

     When more cows than people lived in Miami Lakes, residents of the burgeoning town formed the Miami Lakes Civic Association.      A community was rising out of the dairy farm owned by what came to be called The Graham Companies. The civic association, begun in 1964 and comprised of volunteers from those first families who were passionate about what the company was creating, devoted themselves to the...

Community Calendar thru Jan. 28

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 20, 2023

 Events are subject to change. Please check town social media pages for the most up-to-date information. Register for events at toml.eventbrite.com.  Jan. 18 Youth Open Hang at The Spot. Kick off the new year with friends at the Miami Lakes Youth Center’s monthly hang out.  Kids ages 8-to-11 can enjoy food and games. Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. 5:30 p.m. Free.  Jan. 18 Walk-thru...
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