Miami Lakes kids can start the new year off by getting in shape with the Town’s Just Run Program that promotes fitness for elementary and middle school students for four months. The five-year-old program, offered by the Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force for kids between the ages of 5 and 14, kicks off in January and will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W....

  Miami Lakes maintained its “AA” rating for special obligation bonds after the biannual independent review on the Town’s fiscal and budgeting policies by Fitch Ratings. Fitch is one of three nationally recognized statistical rating organizations designated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Fitch Ratings create value beyond the rating by bringing informed perspective to the U.S. public finance sector....

  Miami Lake officials took part in the closing ceremonies for the Fall 2014 season of the Miami Lakes United Soccer Club which had 300 kids, ages 4-14, playing on 30 teams at Royal Oaks Park. Pictured (from left) Councilmember Tim Daubert, Club board member Tony Rodriguez, Mayor Wayne Slaton, Club president Alvin Murray, Club boys commissioner Joel Castellanos, Club secretary Diana Bernal, Club treasurer Gladys De La Cruz,...

  Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force, in conjunction with the Miami-Dade County Police Miami Lakes Section, sponsored the 16th annual Bike Rodeo and Safety Day at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Officials labeled the event a success with hundreds in attendance and all children receiving free helmets and a chance to win a new bicycle. Bike Rodeo and Safety Day is one of the Task Force’s longest running events and is also...

 

Miami Lakers, thanks for following our posts on your neighborhood deals during the holiday season. We encourage any last minute shoppers to visit one of the many shopping centers near you to find that perfect gift and give back to your community. Happy Holideals and Happy Holidays to all from your friendly neighborhood newspaper, The Miami Laker.