The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes has set the date for its annual signature fundraising gala. The club asks locals to mark their calendars for Saturday, April 8, and plan to attend an elegant evening of dining and dancing at Shula’s Hotel on Main Street.   The event will also include a silent auction of items donated by local businesses and individuals available for bidding during the pre-dinner cocktails and hors d’oeuvres....

For the luck of the Irish, Miami Lakes residents 55 years and older are invited to join in celebrating the luckiest of holidays at the Elderly Affairs Committee’s St. Patrick’s Day Social scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, at Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue.Seating is limited and is provided on a first come, first served basic. Make sure to wear green.Transportation is provided from Town...

On the heels of welcoming a new Mayor, the Town of Miami Lakes has launched a marketing campaign aimed at attracting new businesses. “Where Business Grows” is the tagline for the campaign, which will showcase the benefits of doing business in Miami Lakes.“We’ve worked hard to cultivate a diverse, business-friendly community over the years,” said Mayor Manny Cid. “Through this campaign, we’re looking...

Town of Miami Lakes MDPD officers were honored to participate in the recent Flag Retirement Ceremony at Town Hall. The worn flags were retired with dignity and respect with the assistance of the town’s Veterans Committee and the Boy Scouts of America. Pictured with Miami Lakes officers are Mayor Manny Cid and Councilmember Luis Collazo.

Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee will co-host a County Community Meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, in Council chambers at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.The meeting, held in partnership with County Commission chairman Esteban Bovo Jr. and the County’s Special Taxing District Division, will educate attendees on the recent County Charter amendment that was passed on the November ballot which provided municipalities the...