At the October 6 Town Council meeting, Miami-Dade Police Officer Anthony Baez, a member of the detached Miami Lakes police unit, was named Officer of the Quarter for his bravery, astute powers of observation, and dedication to duty that exemplifies the Department’s highest standard of conduct. On September 1, Miami Lakes officers were dispatched to a shooting incident involving employees who work at Business Park West. The...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is hosting the annual Halloween Senior Social from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, at Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue, at Royal Oaks Park. The event is free and will feature music, entertainment, raffles and lunch. Everyone is invited to come and celebrate All Hallows Eve while enjoying dancing, contests and a chance to meet new people. Prizes for best costume will...

  Miami Lakes announced the 36th annual Miami Lakes Veteran’s Day Parade will step off at 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 8. Parade participants will include the Grand Marshall, Town Council, veterans from all branches, bands from local high schools, sports clubs, a variety of scouting units, and Miami Lakes’ residents. The parade will follow the same route that was introduced last year. The route begins at the corner of Bull...

  Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee (PSC) will host an event to promote World Stroke Day at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, at the new MDFR Fire Station 64, 15325 N.W. 77 Court, in Miami Lakes. The event, done in partnership with Battalion Chief Abel Fernandez, who is also a member of the Town’s PSC will include Fire Rescue officials who will be available to provide information on Atrial Fibrillation, a known cause of...

  Kids of all ages are invited to Nightmare on Montrose on Halloween Saturday, October 31, beginning at the haunting hour of 5 p.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue (Montrose Road). The free event will feature pumpkin decorating, a costume contest, a costume parade for the little ghosts and ghouls, music, food trucks and other frightening activities. A scare zone will frighten guests between the hours of 7:30 to...