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...

  Miami Lake has added youth and adult Archery sessions to its wide variety of community classes. The program will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in two 16-week sessions - Session 1 started Tuesday, September 2 and runs to December 17; Sessions 2 opens on January 6, 2016, and runs to April 28. The classes are held at Miami Lakes Optimist Park. The youth class, open to ages 7-15, runs from 4 to 5 p.m. The adult class, opens to ages 16...

  Miami Lakes Rocks! music festival, the free annual event that features young local musicians and vocalists, is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street. Event sponsor Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force announced the following lineup: 1. Quantum Waves 2. Nina Castro-Bosch 3. No Traffik 4. Beyond the Boundary 5. Long Shore Drive 6. High Tide The event is being...

  A new dog park in Miami Lakes needs a name and the town is sponsoring a contest for residents to choose one for the off-leash dog recreation area, which is scheduled to open in 2016. The dog park will be located at 14048 Palmetto Frontage Road (N.W. 77 Court). Miami Lakes canines and their owners have been eagerly wagging their tails awaiting the opening of dog park since the town approved the recreation area concept plan in 2013. For...