Catholic Hospice, located in Miami Lakes, is hosting “Señoritas and Margaritas,” a fundraiser scheduled for May 5 at the Signature Grand, 6900 State Rd. 84 in Davie.  Festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. in the exclusive “mercadito market” sponsored by Patron followed by lunch at noon as the organization honors Elaine Vasquez, founder of the Vasquez Family Foundation which helps provide free healthcare...

    Miami Lakes was recognized at the April 5 Council meeting as a 2016 State Surgeon General Healthy Weight Community Champion by the Florida Department of Health. Through innovative programming for all ages, the Town is committed to making Miami Lakes the healthiest community in the nation. “I am proud that the Town has been recognized for its commitment to improving the health of all residents by promoting healthy and...

  Miami Lakes seniors can continue to enjoy a host of programming that faced extinction thanks to a $13,000 check from Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. The Miami Lakes Adult Education program, which coordinates community classes, senior health wellness fairs, community forums, and social events for senior citizens, was at risk of closing when the program lost state funding during the new fiscal year, October 1 through...

  Online registration opens at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 9, for the Town of Miami Lakes’ new teen Summer Kickball Program beginning June 7 at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street. The program will run from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays during June and July. It is free and open to ages 12-16, and is intended to teach the rules of the game in a fun environment while encouraging physical activity and team spirit. For...

  Town of Miami Lakes has launched the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign, an initiative by Councilmember Tony Lama, intended to encourage residents to take pride in their community. Encouraging pride is essential for achieving the quality of life desired by residents. Whether it is supporting local businesses, volunteering, or lending a neighbor a helping hand, civic pride results in community improvement. “It gives me...