The Town of Miami Lakes is hosting two zero-based budget workshops for residents to learn about the city’s plans for the 2016-2017 fiscal year, as council members voted to keep the same rate for property taxes to complete several projects for beautification, while searching for additional resources to pay for other municipal services not funded in the spending plan.The workshops are scheduled for Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August...

Miami Lakes Town Council, at its July regular meeting, unanimously voted to light Town Hall in blue to show support for law enforcement. In light of recent tragedies around the country, the Town encourages residents to join in on showing their support for all public safety officials. The color blue, also a symbol of peace, has become a way of remembering all departed law enforcement officers across America.

Miami Lakes Branch Library, in partnership with Read to Learn Books for Free, held a Reading Circle recently in celebration of reading and music. Special presenters included Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi and Councilmember Manny Cid who read their favorite children’s stories out loud. Read to Learn Books for Free collects children’s books throughout Miami-Dade County and distributes them to children in need. Miami Lakes residents...

Vicky Bakery is famous for its authentic Cuban pastries and other quality baked goods.Now, the pastry shop has added sports talk radio to its diverse menu.Vicky Bakery is the new home of 305 Sports Talk Radio Network, a weekend sports talk radio network designed and tailored for Miami, the most unique, diverse and loyal sports market in the country.The sports talk program kicked off on Saturday, July 30, on 880-The Biz, with the return of...

Kids play free golf through September 30 at Shula’s Golf Club. To book a tee time, call 305-820-8088. One child per each playing adult, and is valid for children 16 and under. The promotion is available any time on weekdays and after noon on weekends.Every Tuesday until September 30, Shula’s Golf Club and the Bull Pen Restaurant is offering 2 for 1 draft beers or foundation sodas within the restaurant while taking advantage of the...