Miami Lakes resident and tennis player, Alyssa Moore, competed in the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Florida Region 8 Girls 12-and-under Tournament winning the first place trophy. Moore, a seventh grader at Bob Graham Education Center, competed in four matches in her quest for first place, improving her USTA ranking along the way. The tournament, which was held at Shula's Athletic Club on Saturday, February 15, through...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library has the following programs available for the public during March: For Children: Family Game Day! Enjoy playing a variety of table games and family and friends. For all ages at 3 p.m. on March 15 and 29. Reading Ready Toddler Storytime – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their care givers. Meets at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27. Paws to Read – Certified therapy dogs...

Future Miami-Dade County bond referendums will contain a caveat to voters: Approving the bond item will raise your taxes. The Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval to an ordinance sponsored by Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. to include language in future bond measures specifying that the proposed bond would be “paid or secured by taxes derived from the assessed value of property in the County.” A two-thirds majority of...

  Miami Lakes Community and Leisure Services Department was recently recognized in the Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA) Journal’s 2013 Facility Showcase edition. The FRPA Facility Showcase recognizes and celebrates newly built facilities and parks that contribute to the success and value of parks and recreation in the State of Florida. The edition feature not only the Sevilla Estates Park, but also Phase 1 of the...

  The Town of Miami Lakes and its planning consultant will hold two community workshops regarding the town’s Strategic and Comprehensive Plans. These plans will guide the next 10 years of the town’s future growth. Resident participation will help identify key issues and opportunities as the town develops a vision to keep Miami Lakes “Growing Beautifully.” Community workshops are scheduled as follows: Saturday,...