More than 450 new, unwrapped toys were collected for Miami Lakes’ Holiday Toy Drive. The initiative, spearheaded by Councilmember Tim Daubert, benefited the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program which aims to ensure less fortunate children throughout the country  experience the joy of Christmas. Donations came from residents, business owners, Town staff and attendees at the Holiday Senior Social. Two large...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will host a Community Forum from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 Montrose Road. The program will consist of two panel conversations and a question and answer session. Attorneys will cover topics including estate planning, foreclosure, bankruptcy, personal injury, and other issues affecting seniors. Free lunch will be provided for attendees. For...

A Miami Lakes resident and author with a peculiar pen name, whose origin is shrouded in secret, can often be found visiting her favorite haunts in Miami Lakes, like the Vie De France cafe or Starbucks where she taps away on her laptop. Her name is Seven N Blue, a first time author with an independently published book titled “The Lunatics.”  “The Lunatics,” a young adult novel set in the streets of San Francisco,...

Miami Lakes area students received the President’s Volunteer Service award for their community service during the South Florida Youth Symphony’s 50th anniversary concert held at Miami Dade North Campus on December 14. Gold winners were Bianca Larsh, Carine Ghannoum, Kaitlyn Arlotta, Marina McCready, Sabrina Larsh and Sharon Zajac; silver winners were Jonathan Deautriell, Jwan Wan Wells, Karissa Larsh and Micheca Charles; and Jahan...

  Boys and girls between the ages of 3-13 years old have until Thursday, January 8 to register for the Miami Lakes United Soccer Club 2015 Spring Season. Registration is being held Monday through Friday at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87th Avenue. The cost is $140 per child. The registration includes full game uniforms, practice shirts and training sessions for the 10-week regular season. A ceremony to award participants medals and...