Please check the town’s social media pages for last-minute updates. Register for events at toml.eventbrite.com.  June 17  Volunteer to fill sandbags. Join the Town of Miami Lakes and earn community service hours by helping to fill sandbags at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 NW 87 Ave. 10 a.m.  June 17  Father’s Day crafts at Youth Open Hang at The Spot. Kids ages 5 to 10 can craft...

To celebrate Pride Month and the LBGTQ community, The Graham Companies has installed banners that say “Love Where You Live” along Main Street in Miami Lakes. Main Street is a private byway that is owned by the company. Also, volunteers will staff the 2nd Annual Pride Awareness booth at the Miami Lakes Farmer’s Market on Sat., June 25 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The market is at Main Street and New Barn Road.  

     Consultant, gallery curator and longtime Miami Lakes resident Christopher Norwood cited three “ships” when he addressed the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on June 8.      Relationships, scholarship and workmanship are the three things that people should take care of to be successful in business and in life, Norwood said.      “I have always nurtured...

    The Matthew Palacios Boundless Playground at Optimist Park will be the subject of a new video and social media campaign later this summer.       While the playground has been open since 2009, it recently received a new surface to ensure kids of all ages and abilities can enjoy it.       The park will be promoted on town social media sites this summer and in a video that will showcase...

     Fireworks will blast off on July 4 from the banks of Graham Dairy Lake in the Town of Miami Lakes.      The town and its Cultural Affairs Committee will be hosting the 19th annual Independence Day celebration.      Lots of family fun is promised for that night at Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82nd Ave.       The funk band Mojo Scoundrels will perform.   ...