Santa Paws came to town to visit with the dogs of Miami Lakes for the 2nd Annual Paw-liday Palooza, presented by Zen Canine Club. Furry friends and their family members met on Dec. 20 at K-9 Cove to enjoy a day of holiday-themed activities. The first 30 pups that attended received doggie bags filled with a festive ball and waste bags; seasonal hand sanitizer; a clay paw print ornament; a white and green 25th Anniversary of Miami Lakes dog...

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava declared Dec. 14 as Giving Gators Day. Manny Cid, Asst. Director for Small and Local Business Development for the county and a former mayor of Miami Lakes, delivered Levine Cava’s proclamation to members of the non-profit that is run by Miami Lakers. Among the group’s qualities, Cid read, are “unwavering dedication, compassion and commitment to serving Miami-Dade County and its...

 About 460 Miami Lakes residents - senior citizens, disabled civilians and disabled veterans -- were eligible to participate the town’s Senior Citizen and Disability Relief Program.      Checks were mailed at the end of December.       The benefit is available to those on fixed incomes who fall under income limits set by Miami-Dade County or have physical or service-related challenges, the...

 Another year, another state swimming title for Mater Lakes.  The school’s girls team won the FHSAA Class 2A state championship in early November, after finishing second in last year’s state meet.  Mater Lakes’ boys won the state title in 2024 and finished third at states this season.  The girls team finished with 240.5 points, easily topping runner-up Academy of the Holy Names’ total...

The Town of Miami Lakes and the ETC Institute, an independent consulting firm, are polling residents for their opinions about what it’s like to live here.  Some property owners have received surveys mailed to their homes.     If you didn’t receive one, there is also an opportunity to respond online.  The questions are about the town’s quality of life and where improvements may be...