Several community members and organizations were recognized for their accomplishments and support during the October 4 Town Council meeting.Miami Lakes Bridge Club was acknowledged as one of the oldest “on-going” clubs in the town. The club was founded by Mary Barbieri in the 1970s, she is still an active member and meets with her fellow members at the Mary Collins Community Center every Monday at 11:45 a.m.Bridge Club members...

In fiscal year 2013-14, Miami Lakes began tracking and reporting performance measures as part of an ongoing effort to be accountable to the public. The Third Quarter Performance Report from April to June 2016 is now available on the Town Manager’s website page at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/manager.“The Town continually works to improve delivery of services and the way we measure and evaluate our performance,” said Town Manager...

Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will host a concert commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, at Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.National Hispanic Heritage Month is designed to recognize the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage and culture.The free jazz concert will feature the renowned talent of Lucy...

Miami Lakes Youth Center, “The Spot,” will host several events and a field trip for middle and high school students during November at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.Friday, November 4 – Candy Night. Kids with a sweet tooth are invited o bring their friends for a sweet game night featured Bean Boozled, Candy Land and more.Wednesday, November 9 – Open Hang Night. Bring friends and hang out at the Youth Center for a night full...

Residents of Miami Lakes are enjoying the return of the Pumpkin Patch located at Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, 14800 N.W. 67th Avenue on the corner of Miami Lakes Drive and Ludlum Road.The Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, October 29. Beginning at 10 a.m. there will be a Craft Show and face painting, inflatables from noon to 7 p.m., and pony rides and a petting zoo from 1 to 6 p.m.Admission to the Pumpkin Patch will be $2 per...