Dr. Marisol Capellan, Ed.D.  Public speaker  South Miami “My grandmother,” Marisol Capellan said. “She inspired me so much, because I grew up in so much poverty in the [Dominican Republic] and she always told me it was very important to get an education. It impacted me so much. A historic woman would be [education activist] Malala [Yousafzai]. She was very brave, and she advocates for...

Events are subject to change. Please check town social media pages for the most up-to-date information. RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com.  March 17 Health Lecture by Barry University.  Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for a presentation about social isolation and household safety risks. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 11 a.m. Free.  March 18 Neighborhood Improvement Committee Bike Ride. Wear green and pedal through...

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these in-person classes.     Teen Crafty Corner Thurs., March 16  4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Explore your creativity through multi-media crafts.  Ages 12 - 18. National Endowment for the Arts Big Read 2023 in Spanish   Sat., March 18  3 p.m. - 4 p.m. “El Principe de las Pulgas” (“The Prince of Fleas”)...

    Miami Lakes had a presence at this year’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival, when two local bakeries --  LA Sweetz and Vicky Bakery – showed off their creations to the foodie crowd.       LA Sweetz at 6707 Main St. is owned by Letty Alvarez and her family. Alvarez may be familiar to readers.       She has competed on the Food Network’s “Cupcake...

     Starting this month, drivers in Miami Lakes will need to slow down when traveling through residential neighborhoods.       The Town of Miami Lakes is reducing speeds to 25 mph throughout much of the municipality.      Signs that warn of the new speed limits are being installed, a process that will take place over six phases and will continue through the fall.    ...