Miami Lakes councilmembers joined the young participants in the Just Run Miami Lakes Program on May 27 for a closing ceremony at Picnic Park West. Just Run Miami Lakes, now in its fifth year, is a free, fun program that promotes fitness, healthy eating, good citizenship, and pride in accomplishment for elementary and middle school students, ages 5 through 14. The free program was made possible through the town’s Youth...

  Florida International University president Dr. Mark B. Rosenberg will be the guest speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s monthly membership luncheon, scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, inside the Grand Ballroom at Don Shula’s Hotel on Main Street. The event starts at 11:30 a.m. with networking, and lunch will be served at 12 noon. Rosenberg is the first FIU faculty member to ascend to the university’s...

  During June, riders on the free Miami Lakes Moover will receive a special discount card to use at Einstein Bros Bagels, 7970 N.W. 154 Street. The giveaway is part of a new opportunity the Town is offering to local businesses to promote their products and services to Moover bus riders. Each month, the Town, in partnership with a local business, will offer riders a coupon or frequent user card for a free or discounted item or service....

  On Saturday, May 9, family, friends and all who were touched by the life of 11-year-old Breanna Vergara joined together at the southwest corner of Royal Oaks Park to honor Vergara with a tree planting ceremony in her name. Vergara unexpectedly passed on December 9, 2014, due to a heart attack during dance practice.  “This event was very special to us and there are no words to convey our gratitude for our friends and the...

  Duke and Dutchess Pet Center and Grooming opened it’s doors in 1977 at 7345 Miami Lakes Dr. in Cypress Village as one of the first retailers for the town of Miami Lakes. The shop was opened by Peggy Rosenson who was a well known presence in the community. She ran the shop with the help of her daughter Randi Rosenson and toward the latter part of Peggy’s life, with the help of family friend Lori Wetzel who would become the...