At its February meeting, the Miami-Dade County School Board unanimously approved two items proposed by Board Chair Perla Tabares Hantman endorsing a global environmental program and promoting programs and events that promote personal health and well being in addition to protecting the environment. The School Board voted to endorse Earth Day on April 22 in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, promote Florida Bike Month for March 2015 and...

  Miami Lakes Town Council attended the ribbon cutting ceremony on January 23 for Painting with a Twist, a bring-your-own beverage painting studio that encourages amateur artists to tackle famous painting with the help of a teacher. “This is exactly the type of business needed in our Town Center,” said Councilmember Ceasar Mestre. “It will be an attraction for adult family entertainment and give our residents a good...

  The Main Street Merchants Association, along with sponsors, community organizations, restaurants, arts and crafts vendors, and local businesses, are preparing for the 8th Annual Taste of Miami Lakes Festival on Main Street from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 28. Admission is free. With over 60 vendors lining Main Street from Bull Run Road to N.W.. 67 Avenue, the Main Street event will feature activities including showcases...

The Great Miami Lakes Historical Scavenger Hunt is back by popular demand for its third year. The free family friendly event is produced by the Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force. After two successful years and with over 200 participants each year, the event continues to grow in popularity. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, March 14, beginning at 10 a.m., rain or shine, with the starting location at Town Hall, 6601 Main...

  A summary of actions taken by the Miami Lakes Town Council during its January 13 regular meeting: The Council voted to oppose an I-75 overpass leading onto N.W. 154 Street, which would add to the traffic gridlock during morning and afternoon rush hour, and make it difficult for residents to get their kids to school on time. The town’s proposed resolution is in response to the city of Hialeah’s development plans for land...