The young trees planted in the Lake Patricia community may not look like much today, but in a decade or so they’ll contribute to Miami Lakes’ status as a Tree City USA member. The 25 native live oak and mahogany trees braced by stakes in swales in the east side neighborhood were made possible by an approximately $7,000 donation from Gilberto Velazco, M.D. “I love trees,” said Velazco, 45, who lives in the Lake...

Miami Lakes foodies can rejoice in February, when there will be two fun nights to enjoy lite bites from Miami Lakes restaurants. The Miami Lakes Food and Wine Festival returns for the eighth year on Feb. 7.  “I’m super excited, I’m on countdown mode at this point,” co-founder Lynn Matos said.  She launched the festival with restaurateur Giuseppe Zuozo. Profits fund community grants awarded by...

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.  Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early. Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.  To see what is available, 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.,...

Jan. 16 Main Street Live! The Economic Development Committee and Cultural Affairs Committee, Town of Miami Lakes, Main Street Merchants and The Graham Companies present Nestor Zurita & Los Robustos Latin jazz fusion and Brazilian music, performed at 6710 Main St. 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Free. Jan. 20, Feb. 3, Feb. 17 Miami Lakes Toastmasters Club Online meetings held the first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. – 8:30...

  Students in Miami Lakes Educational Center’s Culinary Program will return to Orlando in February to compete in the Universal Orlando Handheld Competition. The team’s Top 4 finish during the Dec. 2 contest at the University of Central Florida’s College of Hospitality allowed them to advance to the finals.       “Our student chefs participate in this competition for a chance to have their...