A proposal to reinstate a waste hauler fee in Miami Lakes was initially greeted with opposition at a budget hearing and voted down at a subsequent Town Council meeting, but got new life after one lawmaker changed his mind. Facing a $1 million deficit for 2014-2015, town staff suggested imposing a five percent franchise fee to help offset the budget shortfall by generating $50,000 a year for roadway improvements. But councilmembers...

  The Miami Lakes Garden Club will begin their fall programs with a meeting on Monday, September 22, at 7 p.m. at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. All attendees are asked to bring a plant for a plant exchange. In addition to a plant exchange, the Garden Club will be treated to a presentation by Garland Mitchell, a licensed gardening and lawn maintenance business owner with 10 years of experience. Mitchell has a...

    The Women's Breast Health Initiative, Florida Affiliate (WBHI) is hosting the third annual “B fore Pink” Golf Tournament on Friday, September 19 to raise funds to fight breast cancer. The tournament will be held at Shula's Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive. Although Breast Cancer Awareness Month is not until October, the Miami-based organization is based on reaching women before they “turn pink” the...

  Hialeah Miami Lakes’ football team won the much-coveted Big-T Trophy against cross-town rival Hialeah following a nine-year drought and picked up its first win of the season. American High and Goleman weren’t so lucky, as the Patriots fell to defending state champions South Dade (2-1) and Southridge routed Goleman in Miami-Dade football action last week. The Trojans (1-2) captured the Big-T Trophy will a 34-0 blow out...

 

New Life Healthcare and Wellness Center, located at 14750 N.W. 77 Court, Suite 106 in Miami Lakes, held a grand opening celebration on Thursday, September 18.  Community members had the opportunity to learn more about the latest technology, the staff, and the center's board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Patrick Abuzini.