Town Foundation awards $18,605 in grants for education, community

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    The Miami Lakes Town Foundation has awarded $18,605 in 12 grants to local schools and a non-profit to support education and foster community.       The money comes from the annual Miami Lakes Food & Wine...
  The Town of Miami Lakes, its Education Advisory Board and the Veterans Committee are launching their banner projects this month to honor Class of 2023 high school and college graduates and current and former members of the military.       The banners will be displayed along Miami Lakes Drive: Veterans’ tributes will be placed between Northwest 67th Avenue and the Palmetto Expressway, while grads’...

Helping Hands: The Economic Development Committee

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, March 3, 2023

The Helping Hands column profiles the town’s 12 volunteer committees that promote various causes in Miami Lakes and help  town government serve the community.  Committees’ activities are funded by the town budget and by ticket sales from some events.  Committee: Economic Development Committee  Founded: Nov. 12, 2002 Chair: Matthew Casamayor  Vice Chair: Jose Llano  Members: Romy...

Town Topics: What are your plans for Spring Break?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, March 3, 2023

Jessica Medina Commercial Lender, U.S. Century Bank, Miami Lakes      “I am going on a cruise, we’re going on Royal Caribbean to the Bahamas and their private island,” Jessica Medina said.  “[It’s a] five-day cruise, it’s the family, the grandparents, aunts and uncles and everyone.       [It’s] a little break before...

Calendar of Events in Miami Lakes for March

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, March 3, 2023

Events are subject to change. Please check Town of Miami Lakes social media pages for the most up-to-date information. RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com.  March 3 & March 10 Business Networking International monthly meeting. At the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main on March 3 and March 10, 6842 Main St. 7:15 a.m. For more information or to join BNI visit  https://bit.ly/3ScRBJe.  March 8 Senior Bingo Luncheon. Join the Elderly...

Miami Lakes Library programs in March

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, March 3, 2023

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these in-person classes.  Get Your Game On!  Thurs., Mar. 2  4 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Friendly competitions in video and board games. Ages 8 – 18. Homework Help and Tutoring  Sat., March 4, 11 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.  Free, in-person tutoring by certified teachers for grades K-12 in reading, math and...
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