The Miami Lakes marina picnic and playground area, located at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street, is now available to be reserved for birthday parties and family gatherings. Pavilions and picnic tables are available, and life jackets and fishing rods are available for free. Free fishing clinics are also available and a Florida freshwater fishing license is required for those wishing to cast their lines. For license...

  Miami-Dade County's public schools resume on Monday, August 18 to begin the 2014-2015 school year. Parents and students are urged to register early to avoid processing delays.  Two proofs of current address are required. Also required is a completion of a “Disclosure of Time of Registration” form which can be obtained from Attendance Services. For more information visit www.dadeschools.net.  First Day of Class:...

  The Town of Miami Lakes is honoring the 150th anniversary of the nation’s motto “In God We Trust” by joining about 339 cities across America as an act of patriotism, and not for religious reasons. During a July 22 special meeting, the Town Council acted as the Committee of the Whole to approve Vice Mayor Manny Cid’s recommendation for Miami Lakes to commemorate the country’s milestone by sponsoring a...

  Miami Lakes Toastmasters Club installed Jacqueline House, MBA, CC, CL, on July 1, as president of the new board of officers for the 2014-2015 term. House has been a member of Toastmasters for three years and previously served on the board as vice president of Public Relations. She is also a board member of the Association of Professional Researchers of Florida, and the Zonta Club of Miami Lakes. In addition to her professional career,...

  Minimize Your Risk: Lightning Safety Tips With summer, Miami-Dade County residents are greeted with not only hot and humid weather, but also with thunderous rain and lightning. Residents must be aware and understand the dangers of lightning, which is why the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) and the National Weather Service (NWS) wants residents to minimize their risk of danger by knowing vital safety tips. Lightning is one of the top...