Are you, your child, or someone you know a budding artist who would like to see their work displayed on the walls of Miami Lakes Government Center? The town and its Elderly Affairs Committee, in partnership with the Youth Activities Task Force and Cultural Affairs Committee are hosting “The Art Collaborative,” an art competition culminating in a Gallery Night Grand Opening and Weekend Exhibition. “The Art...

  The Town of Miami Lakes has implemented a new online Community Events Calendar. Residents and visitors can access information on local events, carnivals and festivals. Local businesses and organizations will have the opportunity to submit their events to the town to be posted on the Community Calendar. To submit an event, contact the town’s Public Information Officer Nicole Lesson via email at lesson@miamilakes-fl.gov. To access...

 

The Miami-Dade County Solid Waste Department collection trucks can reach 5-feet onto the swale or driveway to retrieve their containers. Residents should not place their containers in the paved part of the right of way, or they may be liable for damage to a passing vehicle. Residents are asked to separate waste and recycling containers at least 3-feet from each other.

 

In recognition of World Autism Awareness Day, the Town of Miami Lakes staff wore blue on April 2 to participate in Light It Up Blue, a unique global initiative that kicks-off Autism Awareness Month. Mayor Wayne Slaton and the Town Council voted unanimously to proclaim April as Autism Awareness Month in the town during the April 8 Council meeting.

  JetStream Federal Credit Union announced that its entire Miami Lakes Collections Team earned the designation of Community Development Certified Financial Counselors. This designation is certified by the National Cooperative Business Association through its Community Development Initiative. The designation is an essential tool for organizations serving moderate and low income populations, and an effective way for financial institutions...