The Giving Gators charity and Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid hosted their annual backpack and school supply drive on July 16 at town hall. Two hundred students received backpacks stuffed with supplies and books, organizer Daylin Garcia said. At the event, kids and their parents could register for a public library card; learn about tutoring, support for special needs students and internships as well as apply for scholarships.  Shown above...

 Please check the town’s social media pages for last-minute updates. Register for events at toml.eventbrite.com.  Aug. 17   Main Street Players Auditions for “Top Dog/Underdog” by Susan-Lori Parks, 7 p.m.  Callbacks Aug. 18, 7 p.m. Main Street Players’ theater, 6812 Main St. Email CareyBriannaHart@gmail.com for an audition time slot. For more information visit...

     It’s that delicious time of year -- Miami Spice season -- when South Florida restaurants offer three-course meals at special prices: $28 for brunch or lunch and $45 or $60 for dinner.      Two eateries on Main Street in Miami Lakes are participating in the program that lasts through Sept. 30.        Korner67 offers brunch, lunch and two different dinner menus. Brunch has...

Miami Lakes K-8 Language Arts teacher Virnalis Arvelo continued her annual celebration of students’ academic success by taking high achievers to dinner in July at ML Steaks + Sports restaurant. Since 2010, Arvelo has recognized students who have earned top marks on state exams by treating them to a meal at a restaurant. This year, five students earned a 10 or a perfect score on their writing tests, and 13 students received a five on...

     Lake Suzie -- south of Miami Lakes Drive near Miami Lakeway South -- is one of Ileana McNulty’s favorite places.      “That’s the view that I get to enjoy every day, and it’s really nice,” said McNulty about the photo she shared. She took it with her iPhone in July.       McNulty said the lake attracts people of all ages, at all times of...