Coming soon: Relocation of express lane entrance for Palmetto Expressway

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Commuters who drive the Palmetto Expressway will want to note a relocation of the entrance for the southbound express lanes that takes effect the weekend of Oct. 11.      Instead of entering the expressway at Northwest 67th...

Community Calendar through Feb. 26

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 16, 2023

Events are subject to change. Please check town social media pages for the most up-to-date information.  RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com.  Feb. 15 Teen Open Hang at The Spot. Enjoy free food and refreshments during the bi-monthly teen hangout at The Spot.  Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. 6 p.m. Free. Feb. 16 Mount Sinai Lecture Series. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee and Mount Sinai for...

Miami Lakes Library Programs in February

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, February 16, 2023

 The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these in-person classes.  Heroes in My House: A Magical Journey Through Black History Presented by Fantasy Theatre Factory Wed., Feb. 15   4 p.m. – 5 p.m. This comedy has original music and dancing and celebrates the contributions of Black Americans. Made possible by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board.  Teen Crafty...

BGEC hosts VEX IQ competition

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 16, 2023

     Bob Graham Education Center hosted its annual VEX IQ competition at the school on Dec. 10. The competition brought together 26 teams from elementary and middle schools in Miami-Dade County to compete at the event.       Bob Graham’s own Dream Team won the design award and a spot at the VEX IQ South Florida Regional Middle School Championship to be held March 5 at Ronald W. Reagan Senior High...

Scenes from Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 16, 2023

    The 5th Annual Miami Lakes Food and Wine Festival drew 1,000 supporters to Optimist Park the night of Feb. 4.      Ticketholders enjoyed small bites from 26 restaurants and caterers and sampled wines from several vintners.      Participating restaurants included Frosty’s Nitrogen Yogurt & Ice Cream; Chela’s Cocteleria; The Bend Liquor Lounge; Korner 67; Sports Grill;...

Diaz-Balart seeks unique Zip Code for Miami Lakes

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, February 16, 2023

     U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Doral, announced Feb. 7 that he has introduced a bill to create a unique Zip Code for the Town of Miami Lakes.      It is Diaz-Balart’s fifth attempt since 2016 to get such a bill passed.  Prior versions of the bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives but not in the U.S. Senate, and so did not become law.      In 2016,...
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