The secret to getting ahead is making connections. Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee’s next Business Networking Mixer is set from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, at Italy Today, 6743 Main Street.Local business people will have an opportunity to meet 30 to 60 other professionals during the mixer including business owners, executives, investors, entrepreneurs and startups from a diverse range of industries.Miami...

Miami Lakes resident Ramiro Inguanzo, (center, joined by his wife, Town Clerk Gina Inguanzo), was recognized by the Town Council for his commitment to engaging the youth of Bob Graham Education Center in the Civic Education Academy program. In August, Inguanzo coordinated a panel discussion with Senator Bob Graham, Mayor Manny Cid and councilmembers to give students an opportunity to learn about local government. Pictured (from left)...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is inviting residents, 55 years and older, to gather up their lederhosen and practice their yodeling and attend the annual Octoberfest Social luncheon scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p. m. on Saturday, October 21, at Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue.Seating is limited and provided on a first come, first served basis.

Miami Lakes residents are invited to join the town’s Transportation Department for a Complete Streets Design Workshop which has been scheduled to Monday, October 23, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.Complete Streets Initiatives include infrastructure enhancements that implement additional pedestrian and bike improvements to give all users a greater share of the right-of-way. Specific improvements can vary from pavement...

Miami Lakes Youth Center, “The Spot,” will host several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school teenagers during October at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East.Friday, October 20 – Open Hang Night from 6 to 8 p.m. The Youth Center is equipped with a billiard table, table tennis, indoor basketball shootout game, Xbox, One and more.Saturday, October 21 – “The Great Escape Room” at 10 a.m. Teens are...