Ron Magill shares tips for coexisting with wildlife

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 5, 2026

     Every couple of days, a Florida Gray Fox visits Yancy Bernal. The creature likes to hang out on the back patio of the family’s home in Lake Martha.      “I literally let him/her be,” Bernal said.      That’s good advice to follow and is the same guidance that Zoo Miami Goodwill Ambassador Ron Magill shared with an audience that filled Miami Lakes Town Hall on Jan....

Community Calendar

Calendar By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 5, 2026

Feb 7 Elevate Church Love Day Prayer Drive-thru Receive a short, simple prayer from volunteers without leaving your car. 6250 Miami Lakes Drive East, 9 a.m. -Noon, Free. Feb. 7 Valentine’s Painting with a Twist Hosted by the Special Needs Advisory Board, 15501 Bull Run Road. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Register at TOML.Eventbrite.com. Feb. 7 The 8th Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival To benefit the Town Foundation and community causes....

Miami Lakes Library

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, February 5, 2026

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes for students in the month of February.      Call 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.      The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., and closed Sunday. Homework Help...

Vice Mayor Bryan Morera launches reelection campaign for council

Government By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, February 4, 2026

    Vice Mayor Bryan Morera has announced his bid to seek re-election.       Morera, 34, who founded Morera Law Group, a commercial litigation and business firm, will be running again for Seat 6 on Nov. 3, 2026.      He has held the seat since 2024, when he won an election to replace former Vice Mayor Carlos Alvarez.       In Nov. 2025, the council selected Morera for a...

New season of Main Street Live! free concerts begins

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, February 4, 2026

   Nestor Zurita & Los Robustos launched the latest Main Street Live! concert series on Jan. 16.  The Latin Jazz Fusion/Brazilian group played on the circle before an audience of all ages and prompted some to dance.      During the show and after, people enjoyed treats from restaurants in the heart of Miami Lakes. Main Street Live! is presented in part with the Town of Miami Lakes; its Economic Development...
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