Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is offering free field trips to Miami Marlins games once a month on Thursdays for residents 55 years and above. The bus departs from Town Hall, 6601 Main Street and guests should arrive two hours before game time. ID is required to show proof of age. Space is limited. Reserve seating on the bus one week in advance of each of the field trip dates by contacting Special Events and Committees...

  Miami-Dade County Commissioners, at their September 1 regular meeting, were expected to establish special taxing districts for lake maintenance in the communities of Lake Patricia and Lake Hilda after Miami Lakes residents living in those communities collected signatures from their neighbors to allow the county to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of their lake. For many years, the lake maintenance responsibility has been funded...

  Miami Lakes offers over 50 different recreation programs for all ages and skill levels including a wide variety of after school activities. For a complete list of the Town’s programs, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/parks and click on the Programs, Sports and Camps tab. Registration for programs is done entire online at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/parkres. Although some of the programs have already started, there are still some spots...

    Town of Miami Lakes announced winners of the “Capture  Miami Lakes Moment” photo contest. First place winner is Juan Espejo, second place was awarded to Alexandra Chavez, and Jaylin Hernandez placed third. Entries varied from beautiful landscape shots, picturesque Miami Lakes landmarks, and even the Town’s trademark cows, making choosing a winner very difficult. Entries receiving Honorable Mention honors...

  In an effort to assist Miami Lakes’ growing business community, the Town has created a “How To” video that provides business owners with the quick and easy steps to make their annual Business Tax Receipt (BTR) payment online. Visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/building to access the tutorial. An initiative by Councilmember Frank Mingo, the Town’s Building Department has made it easy for both residents and businesses...