The Town of Miami Lakes recognized the Zonta Club of Miami Lakes for its “Zonta Says No to Violence Against Women” campaign. At the December 1 regular meeting, the Town Council presented a proclamation to the group for its efforts to raise awareness of violence against women, preventing and combatting what is considered a hate crime against females.

  The Town of Miami Lakes is home to the largest cluster of health and life science-related businesses in Miami-Dade County. On December 10, the Town partnered with the Beacon Council to host their Life Sciences and Healthcare Committee meeting in Council Chambers at Town Hall. Several of Miami Lake’ life sciences companies were represented at the meeting including Merck, HeartWare, and Nutri-Force Nutrition. The meeting was...

  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...