Two female officers of the Miami Lakes Policing Unit were recognized for their distinction and professionalism during Miami Lakes’ Cultural Affairs Committee’s Women’s History Month luncheon on March 4. Officers Rebeca Perez and Brandy Gonzalez are assigned to the Policing Unit’s day platoon. Town Commander George A. Perez thanked the Committee, the Mayor and Council for acknowledging their efforts. Pictured with Perez...

Miami Lakes Youth Center Council is inviting teens to take a field trip to the Deering Estate from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 1. The Deering Estate is the previous home of the Deering Family, the developers of the famous Vizcaya Estate. Participants are advised to bring water shoes as they will explore Biscayne Bay’s aquatic life, wade knee deep to catch fish, shrimp and crabs, learn about the marine life in the sea grass...

Miami Lakes’ Sports Hall of Fame committee has issued the first call for Hall of Fame Inductee nominations.The Sports Hall of Fame, an initiative brought forward by Mayor Manny Cid and supported by the Town Council, will be located in the new Miami Lakes Optimist Park Clubhouse at Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street, which is nearly completion.The committee is seeking nominations to honor athletes, coaches, community members and teams...

Miami Lakes has been recognized by Healthiest Weight Florida as a 2017 State Surgeon General Healthy Weight Community for the second year in a row.Through innovative programming for all ages, the Town is committed to making Miami Lakes the healthiest community in the nation.Obesity is now an epidemic in the United States and in Florida, only 36 percent of adults are at a healthy weight. The health and wellness of Town residents is a top...

Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force will hold the 19th annual Bike Rodeo and Safety Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, as part of the Town’s Super Saturday at the Park at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.The Bike Rodeo and Safety Day is one of the committee’s longest running events and is considered one of the Town’s special “Play Days in Miami Lakes” under the prestigious...