The Main Street Players opens the dark comedy Bad Jews by Joshua Harmon on July 21 at the Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Street.Bad Jews explores the relationships between three cousins who are brought together following the death of their grandfather, a Holocaust survivor. Conflict ensues as the trio fight over a “chai” that belonged to their grandfather. As Daphna and Liam battle over who is more deserving of the memento,...

In conjunction with the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign, the Town’s Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) is inviting residents to participate in the 2017 Home Beautification Contest.The contest recognizes residents who take special pride in improving their homes and landscaping. The winner will receive a $1,000 Home Depot gift card and a commemorative lawn sign to be placed on their front yard.Deadline to submit the...

The Miami Lakes “Geezers,” a group of several dozen local residents who some would consider are “past their prime,” are dedicated to continue enjoying regular Monday and Wednesday morning softball games at Miami Lakes Optimist Park.One of the prime motivators behind this committed group is former Miami Herald executive David Oliver who has become the official “scribe” of Geezer games and Geezer lore.In late...

Miami Lakes’ own Giardino’s Gourmet Salads at 8008 N.W. 154th Street in the Park Centre Shops celebrated its third anniversary by gifting every 30th customer on June 30 with a $30 gift card. Giving back to the community is a theme that owners Lily Tudela, Jaime Mitrani and Robert Furth try to inject into their successful business venture, and they’re often spotted catering for local businesses or Town Council, or...

Miami Lakes parents who may be stressed over the cost of their child’s college entrance exam prep course can rest easy thanks to the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board.The cost is only $20 to register for the Town’s affordable SAT and ACT prep classes.SAT prep will be offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue; ACT prep will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Town Hall, 6601 Main...