Miami Lakes Veterans Committee announced that the deadline for the 2014 “Old Glory” Photo Contest has been extended through July 25 offering more time for residents to take their best photo of the American Flag and submit it for the contest. The contest is open to residents, students, and anyone employed within the Town of Miami Lakes boundaries. Submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 25, and photos...

  The Town of Miami Lakes started a tree and landscape maintenance project on June 11 at the green space area located west of N.W. 67 Avenue and north of the Gratigny Expressway on Lake Hilda. As part of the project, all invasive tree species will be removed, trees will be trimmed, and the area will be clear of all debris and overgrown landscape material. The project’s goal is to provide aesthetic and beautification improvements...

  Miami Lakes Soccer Club’s Recreational Program held its closing ceremonies on May 31 at Royal Oaks Park. The project began in February and ended with 350 participants on 19 teams of boys and girls, ages 4 to 14. Mayor Wayne Slaton and Councilmembers Tim Daubert and Nelson Rodriguez (center) are joined by Soccer Club officers (from left) Tony Rodriguez, Alvin Murray, Diana Bernal, Gladys de la Cruz and Edward Andrade.

  Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee is hosting the 11th annual Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks Show on Friday, July 4, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. Free public parking will be in the parking lots by Graham Dairy Lake at the end of Montrose Road (N.W. 82 Avenue) and Oak Lane. To help minimize traffic, the Town of...

  All Florida Paper, a leading private distributor in the United State whose marketing department is headed by Miami Lakes resident, Alexander Hannett, was recognized for its achievements in marketing.  Though Hannett is a new Miami Lakes resident, having moved here only a handful of months ago, he greatly enjoys his new residence. "The reason I moved here was due to the community feel, it reminds me of back home in Virginia. The...