As the town of Miami Lakes lacks money to convert a golf course to a passive park, a development agreement for a residential development site gives residents their best chance for an open green space nature area. At the November 3 regular meeting, council members were expected to discuss and vote on a resolution to accept a dedication of 5.19 acres of the historic landmark Madden’s Hammock, located at Miami Lakes Drive and N.W....

  Miami Lakes Relay for Life will have its Kick Off Party on Friday, November 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. on Main Street with drinks, food, music and fun for the entire family. Guests should have submitted their RSVP by November 2. This year’s Relay for Life theme is “Peace, Love, Cure” and will kick off fundraising for the American Cancer Society. Those interested can participate in giveaways and find more information on how...

  The Graham Companies in partnership with the Main Street Merchants is inviting Miami Lakes children, as well as students from area schools, to participate in the 3rd Annual Main Street Banner art contest where up to 26 winners’ artwork will be showcased along Main Street’s light pole banners. This year’s theme is “I Can Make A Difference.” Artwork should interpret how one person can make a difference...

 

Students at Miami Lakes K-8 Center donated $1 to wear costumes for the school’s Harvest Fest. The funds raised go toward United Way, a widely recognized organization that works to create solutions for communities around the world with a focus on education, income and health. Students and faculty participated in the event with a variety of costumes. 

  For the eighth straight year, Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force will present the “Movies in the Park” series, a free event that is held at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The series kicks off on Friday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. and will continue on two Friday evenings each month through January.  Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, and picnic baskets for a family-friendly evening of...