The 7th annual Miami Lakes Rocks! Music Festival has been scheduled for Saturday, February 13, at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street.  The popular event, sponsored by the Town’s Youth Activities Task Force, was created to provide an avenue of artistic expression for town youth, promoting cultural and community spirit. Auditions are open for college age and younger musicians, and are open to bands and...

  In partnership with PEAR and YMCA, the Town of Miami Lakes will be offering Winter Camp for two consecutive weeks beginning the week of December 21. Winter Camp with PEAR with take place at the newly opened Youth Center at Miami Lakes East Park, 6073 Miami Lakes Drive East, and the YMCA will host its Winter Camp at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The camps will run Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.,...

  At its December 1 regular meeting, the Miami Lakes Town Council selected seven residents and one sitting lawmaker to serve on the town’s Charter Revision Committee, which is tasked with scrutinizing the document to determine if any changes are needed. Serving on the committee are Roberto Alonso Jr., picked by Councilmember Frank Mingo; Ramiro Inguanzo, selected by Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez; Claudia Luces, picked by...

  The beloved and local ice cream shop, Ben and Jerry’s, known for their commitment to community projects and fundraisers, participated in the Town of Miami Lakes Youth Center grand opening event on November 21.  The shop served free ice cream to all those who attended and donated an oak tree for the park. A tree planting ceremony was held with the mayor and some of the council members. Additionally the shop donated a full...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee announced its next event in the 10th annual Senior Games open to seniors ages 50 and up. The Canasta Tournament will take place on Friday, January 15, at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue, beginning at 2 p.m. Future games include: Softball Game on February 10, Track & Field Events on April 9, a Bridge Tournament on June 6, and a Basketball Game on August 27....