Miami Lakes community members were recognized at the June Town Council meeting for their accomplishments and community support.Marge Wessel was named an honorary member of the Town’s Youth Activities Task Force after years of service and dedication. A founding member of the Sports Society, she has been integral in honoring local girls and women who promote opportunities for females in sports. She has been an educator and assistant...

Miami Lakes is offering a great opportunity for parents to get their children free tutoring for their SAT test.Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board is offering the free SAT Prep classes for students entering their junior and senior year of high school. The program is open to Miami Lakes residents and is limited to 20 students and provided on a first come, first served basis.The two remaining sessions will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at...

Miami Lakes Youth Center Council has invited resident teens to take pride in their community by volunteering in a Town Park Clean Up on Saturday, June 18.
Volunteers will meet at the Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East, at 10 a.m. The Town Moover will transport volunteers around town to clean up various local neighborhood parks.

Miami-Dade County officials, including Mayor Carlos Gimenez, Commission chairman Jean Monestime and other Commissioners, hosted the grand opening on June 13 of the Animal Services Pet Adoption and Protection Center in Doral.The new facility has set a new standard for animal rescue and care by focusing on providing a comfortable, relaxed environment for homeless pets, and enhancing the customer experience. Located on almost 5 acres, the...

Last summer, 14-year-old boys Perry Cohen and Austin Stephanos went missing at sea while fishing. Following their disappearances, the Perry J. Cohen Foundation was founded by Cohen’s mother Pamela Cohen and stepfather, Nick Korniloff. The foundation strives to educate on boating safety in conjunction with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.A free boating safety single session course will take place at the Mary Collins Community Center,...