John Paul Yanes is Town Employee of the Year

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, October 30, 2024

     In just 18 months as Miami Lakes’ Special Project Manager, John JP Yanes demonstrated leadership skills that won him the town’s Employee of the Year award.      Among his attributes described by...

Did You Know? Town Parks

Community Wednesday, July 16, 2014

  Did you know that Miami Lakes has more parks, per 1,000 residents, that an other municipality in Florida? According to Tony Lopez, director of Community and Leisure Services for the town, Miami Lakes has 101 parks, totaling approximately 125 acres. The parks range from 30 acres for Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 18 acres for Royal Oaks Park, to .05 acres for the park in the cul-de-sac in Loch Isle. There are 41 tot-lot parks, two...
  Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee is inviting the community to attend Summerfest 2014 for an evening of classical music starting at 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, at Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue. The cultural event is free to all residents and their guests. Each year, the Symphony of the America’s internationally renowned Summerfest hosts an international acclaimed foreign chamber orchestra...

Lake Quality event set for August 2

Community Wednesday, July 16, 2014

  In recognition of Lake Quality Awareness Month, Miami Lakes’ Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) will hold a kickoff event at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 2, at Graham Park/Meadow Walk Park, 6800 N.W. Meadow Walk.  Residents are encouraged to bring their family, friends and neighbors to enjoy an educational event in one of the town’s best parks, and learn about one of Miami Lakes’ most important treasures....

Free seniors' bus to Perez Museum trip on Aug. 7

Community Wednesday, July 16, 2014

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will provide free transportation on Thursday, August 7, to the Perez Art Museum Miami, a modern and contemporary art museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting international art of the 20th and 21st centuries. Free First Thursdays is when the Museum offers free entry on the first Thursday of the month. Space is limited and free transportation is available to those who make a reservation by...

Free bus rides for seniors to July 31 Marlins game

Community Wednesday, July 16, 2014

  As part of the Miami Marlins’ Senior Free Ticket Thursday campaign, the Town of Miami Lakes and its Elderly Affairs Committee will provide free transportation to the Thursday, July 31 home game against the Cincinnati Reds. Game starts at 7:10 p.m. Fans 55 years “young” and above can receive complimentary tickets to any Thursday Miami Marlins home game, presented by Wellmax Medical Centers. Valid identification...
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