At the May Town Council meeting, several community members were recognized for their accomplishments and community support.Roberto Alonso Jr. was recognized for his commitment as a member of the Charter Revision Commission.Juan Espejo was acknowledged for placing second in Miami-Dade County’s Great Part Summit photo competition. He was also the first place winner in the Town’s website photo competition “Capture a Miami Lakes...

Planning a summer party or a corporate event? Town of Miami Lakes has 3 outdoor venues with 5 pavilions designed to accommodate different size parties, and diverse amenities to choose from.Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue, has 2 pavilions that can accommodate 25-30 guests. Each include 2 picnic tables, a grill, and a canopy, all located close to the playground to ensure a fun day at the park.Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82...

Miami Lakes is proud of its success with its recreational programs and service offerings for residents, but the Town also realizes that the needs and interests of the community are always changing and officials want to receive feedback.Residents are encouraged to complete a short 10 question survey by visiting www.miamilakes-fl.gov/recprograms.Respondents may offer their ideas for new activities, events, programs and services that interest...

During the last weekend of April, Cub Scout Pack 660 of Miami Lakes, chartered to Miami Lakes United Methodist Church and affiliated with Miami Lakes K-8 Center, enjoyed a scouting adventure.The scouts camped at Tanah Keetah Boy Scout Camp in Jupiter where they successfully hiked the famed “Mike Machek Trail.”This 5.5 mile-long hike allowed the scouts, and willing family members, to experience a little of every South Florida...

Miami Lakes Chevrolet has donated $500 to the Miami Lakes Optimist Club to help purchase equipment and uniforms for the program’s baseball program, a partnership that has grown for the past 10 years.Eddy Seijo, sales manager for Miami Lakes  Chevrolet, said his company has donated a total of $15,000 to the Optimist Club since 2006.“We have been doing it every year for 10 years and will continue donating to the Optimist...