Miami Lakes is known for its beautiful tree-lined streets, parks and green spaces. With a commitment to continue “Growing Beautifully,” the Town has recently embarked on a renewed urban beautification effort to reach this goal not only for residents, but furry residents as well.  Over the past several years, there have been requests from Miami Lakes dog owners to have their very own dog park. Last year, the Town...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is inviting seniors to attend the annual Senior Holiday Social from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, at the Roberto Alonso Community Center at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The free event will feature a holiday lunch, door prizes, raffles, and lively entertainment to get attendees in the holiday spirit. Santa Claus will be collecting unwrapped toys for children 12 years and...

  Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Manny Cid was invited to participate in the Florida League of Cities 54th annual Legislative Conference as a panelist in the “Engaging Millennials” workshop. The second the League’s annual meetings, the conference sets legislative policies and priorities for the upcoming session of the Legislature. Over the course of the two-day meeting, attendees heard speakers at general sessions,...

  Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force, in partnership with the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Town of Miami Lakes Section, will host the 16th annual Bike Rodeo and Safety Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. The free event, which is open to the public, will provide participating children bicycle safety training and the opportunity to interact with various branches of law...

  Daniel Hopkins has returned to the Town of Miami Lakes and is the current director of Community Services. Eight years ago, he served as the town’s Parks and Recreation Director. Over the past 30 years, Hopkins has worked for six government entities and served as a department director for four of those organizations. As a director responsible for Parks, Recreation, Conservation, Cultural Resources and Community Services in three...