Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee chairman Roberto Alonso, secretary Omar Gonzalez, and members Max Freiria and Yaima Vega, graduated from the Miami-Dade Police Department Citizen’s Police Academy on September 1. Created in 1993, the 14-week program offers civilians with civic interest an exposure to the “police experience” and enables participants to better understand police training, procedures and philosophy....

  The Spa at Shula’s, located at 15150 Bull Run Rd. in Miami Lakes, is hosting a spa pampering event on Thursday, September 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. to raise funds for the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Radio Lollipop, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing care, comfort, play and entertainment to children in hospitals. The organization uses music and interactive play to gain children’s attention and allows...

  Miami Spice, the city-wide restaurant promotion that showcases the very best in Miami cuisine, and September Skin, a month long spa promotion hosted by the Spa at Shula’s, both come to a close on September 30. A participating member in the famous Miami Spice Month is local restaurant Shula’s Steakhouse, The Original located at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive. Dinner is available as part of the Miami Spice Promotion Tuesdays through...

When the mayor of Miami Lakes delivers the annual State of the Town address sometime next month, the event will be bittersweet for a man who fought for nine months to get his job back following his acquittal of federal bribery charges.  It’s the first speech to list the town’s accomplishments and goals for next year for Mayor Michael Pizzi since 2013, when Governor Rick Scott suspended him from political office following his...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during September: For Children and Families: Reading Ready Toddler Storytime – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For ages 18 months to 3 years old at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, September 17 and 24.Puerta de Oro de Colombia – Enjoy a glimpse into Colombian life with stories and folk dances by Puerto de Oro de...