Community planning and facilitation expert James Anaston-Karas will be the special guest speaker at the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s monthly membership luncheon on Wednesday, February 5, in the Grand Ballroom of Shula’s Hotel on Main Street. Networking starts at 11:30 a.m., luncheon at 12 noon. Anaston-Karas has been retained by the Town of Miami Lakes to oversee and facilitate Council and public meetings for the...

  Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo, Jr., District 13, has announced the locations of his town hall meetings for the next three months. Commissioner Bovo will discuss issues of importance to district residents and listen to their concerns and ideas. Bovo’s town hall meetings are generally held the second Monday of every month at different locations throughout the district.  • Monday, January 13 – John F....

  Miami Lakes is seeking resident input as the town develops the Strategic and Comprehensive Plans. These plans will guide the next 10 years of the town’s growth. Resident participation will help identify key issues and opportunities as the town develops a vision to keep Miami Lakes “Growing Beautifully.” All participants will be entered into a raffle and eligible to win up to $200 in Visa gift cards. To complete the...

  Opening its 2014 season, the Main Street Players in Miami Lakes is presenting Next Fall, which was nominated for the Tony Award, Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award as the best new play of 2010. The play, directed by Robert Coppel, will running from February 7 through March 2 at the Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main Street. Geoffrey Nauffts' thoughtful and moving drama focuses on the relationship between older partner Adam,...

  The Town of Miami Lakes will formally unveil the display case containing artifacts originally excavated from the Madden’s Hammock archeological site at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, at the town’s Government Center, 6601 Main Street. Vice Mayor Manny Cid spearheaded the initiative, requesting the University of Florida’s Museum of Natural History to return some of the artifacts back to Miami Lakes. “The...