At the January 5 Town Council meeting, Town employees who have served Miami Lakes for over 10 years were presented with Certificates of Appreciation for their outstanding commitment and superior service. The recognitions were presented to the following administration staff: Town Manager Alex Rey, Chief of Operations Tony Lopez CPRE, Building Official Eliezer Palacio, Controller Arturo Moron, Code Compliance Manager Lourdes Sosa and...

  Miami Lakes has partnered with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to host Boating Safety Education courses. The classes will provide instruction to boaters at all levels, from the fundamentals to the advanced. Classes are taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors committed to the highest standards of the U.S. Coast Guard. “About Boating Safety” is a beginner boating class that provides the knowledge to obtain a...

Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) will host a Community Forum at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.A presentation of the Town’ Strategic Plan will be offered by assistant Town Manager Andrea Agha. The plan includes strategies the Town is pursuing to increase mobility as well as economic development through the enhancement of community hugs and activity centers for...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is hosting a varied  schedule of free field trips for residents, 55 years and above, for fun and cultural activities. The trips include: February 4, 10 a.m. – Zoo Miami March 3, 10 a.m. – Morikami Japanese Garden April 7, 10 a.m. – Perez Art Museum May to September, time TBA – Marlins baseball field trips. Transportation will be provided and depart from Town Hall, 6601...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will continue its 10th annual Senior Games Series with a Softball game starting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 10, at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street. The Senior Games are open to seniors ages 50 and up. Future games include: Track & Field Events on April 9, a Bridge Tournament on June 6, and a Basketball Game on August 27. Participants receive a snazzy T-shirt and medals...