Of the 30,625 users of the Freebee ride-share service in Miami Lakes last year, more than two-thirds of the passengers were women, and 46 percent of those were over 50 years old.     What makes Miami Lakes one of the highest-rated service areas, with growing demand for rides in the electric vehicles that it has offered since January 2018?      Perhaps it’s the safety and convenience of not...

  The Town of Miami Lakes, its Education Advisory Board and the Veterans Committee are launching their banner projects this month to honor Class of 2023 high school and college graduates and current and former members of the military.       The banners will be displayed along Miami Lakes Drive: Veterans’ tributes will be placed between Northwest 67th Avenue and the Palmetto Expressway, while grads’...

The Helping Hands column profiles the town’s 12 volunteer committees that promote various causes in Miami Lakes and help  town government serve the community.  Committees’ activities are funded by the town budget and by ticket sales from some events.  Committee: Economic Development Committee  Founded: Nov. 12, 2002 Chair: Matthew Casamayor  Vice Chair: Jose Llano  Members: Romy...

Events are subject to change. Please check Town of Miami Lakes social media pages for the most up-to-date information. RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com.  March 3 & March 10 Business Networking International monthly meeting. At the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main on March 3 and March 10, 6842 Main St. 7:15 a.m. For more information or to join BNI visit  https://bit.ly/3ScRBJe.  March 8 Senior Bingo Luncheon. Join the Elderly...

     Florida Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes and U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Doral or their aides will begin holding monthly office hours in March at Miami Lakes Town Hall.       Constituents may meet with their elected officials for help with SNAP and unemployment benefits, Medicaid and other government programs.       Diaz-Balart will be available March 1 from 1 p.m. to 3...