Good Government Initiative, a non-profit which recruited people to participate in helping train new political office seekers and elected officials on ethical standards, is shutting down after a lack of interest for the program.The organization, founded by former Miami-Dade Commissioner Katy Sorenson, conducted two debates for candidates who ran for Miami Lakes mayor and two council seats in 2013 and 2014 in the Council chambers at Town...

During the last week of summer, Pack 660 Cub Scouts of Miami Lakes had an environmental adventure they will never forget as they releases baby loggerhead turtles to the ocean.The Scouts participated in a Nova Southeastern University program at the campus’s Marine Biology School in Dania Beach learning about Florida turtles, nesting habits, the reasons for their endangerment, and more.The Scouts then went with researchers to the beach...

Some social media posts during the past few weeks have obscured the importance of the “Permitting Ordinance” that will come up for second reading before the Miami Lakes Town Council  on October 4.Prior to the incorporation of Miami Lakes inn 2000, the Miami-Dade County code, and many other municipalities in the county, permitted the beginning of construction for new developments prior to final recording of plat with the...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during September and early October: For Children and Families:Paws to Read – This reading program aims to improve the literacy skills of children through the assistance of therapy dogs who serve as literacy mentors. Parents may bring a book or choose one from the library collection. Event is at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 8.Reading Ready Toddler...

School is back in session, but the next Teacher Planning Day is scheduled for October 3 and the Town of Miami Lakes provides Day Camps on each of the Miami-Dade Public School Teacher Planning Days through partnerships with PEAR and the YMCA.The PEAR program (Program in Education, Afterschool and Resiliency) is offered at “The Spot,” the Town’s Youth Center at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East. For information, call Shelley Erasmus...