The beautiful tree canopies in Miami Lakes have long been the signature of the town; however, after a recent study conducted by the Town’s Community and Leisure Services Department, town management now knows that the trees also contribute significantly to the environment, human health, energy savings, and quality of life in the region. The initial assessment of the town’s trees was done using the I-Tree software suite...

  The Graham Companies made its second appearance in the 2nd Annual Hotel Charity Softball Tournament, hosted by The Mandarin Oriental, Miami. The tournament brought teams from hotels across Miami-Dade County on Saturday, March 15, at Tropical Park. The Shula's Hotel and Golf Club team "Shula's Sluggers," along with all the participating teams raised funds to benefit His House Children's Home, a local foster care agency providing safety...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is sponsoring free bus transportation to St. Thomas University for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA). VITA is a partnership between the Internal Revenue Service and St. Thomas University School of Law where student volunteers have been providing free income tax preparation assistant to low-income, elderly, disabled, and limited English speaking people for over 28 years. Free...

  Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force is hosting a Family Fishing Clinic at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, at the Optimist Park Marina, 6411 N.W. 162 Street. Fishing experts will provide tips such as humane de-hooking methods and the proper catch and release techniques. Life jackets and fishing rods will be available. The event is free and open to the public. For more information or to pre-register, contact Special Events and...

  Miami-Dade County Animals Services is waiving adoption fees for large dogs over 35 pounds from now through April 30. All large dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go to a forever home. Adopters are responsible for a $27 license fee. Adoption fees for dogs over 35 pounds will also be waived during this period at all off-site pet adoption events hosted by Animal Services. “Daylight Savings Time is here...