A forum to discuss the U.S. Constitution and promote student involvement in civic life was held Sept. 16 at Miami Lakes town hall.      Sponsored by the EPIC Foundation and Mayor Manny Cid, it was organized by Maurits Acosta, a sophomore at Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School, founder of the Virtutem Populo civics organization and vice chair of the Youth Activities Task Force. Speakers were Bob Brazofsky, executive...

     Can you say meow to Slinky, posing on the bench, and Fuzzy, hiding below?      The cats were born in the backyard that belongs to Ileana and Tom McNulty in the Lake Suzie neighborhood in Miami Lakes.       Slinky, 8, and Fuzzy, 6, are outdoor cats who patrol the property for lizards, and keep other kitties away from their turf, too, Ileana McNulty said.      The couple...

     Voting is underway for the Sixth Annual Best of Miami Lakes awards.       The finalist round begins Oct. 22 and runs through Nov. 5.      Sponsored by the Town of Miami Lakes and its Economic Development Committee, nominations may be made by residents and visitors to highlight businesses in eight different “best of” categories.      Choose the best cup...

      The Town of Miami Lakes and its Elderly Affairs Committee celebrated women over 60 in town with its first Miss Senior Miami Lakes contest.      Held Sept. 25 at Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, it was the most well-attended event for seniors so far this year, said Committee Chair Dottie Wix.      Contestants performed various talents including singing, poetry reading and dancing. They also...

    The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering the following online and in-person classes.  Space is limited. In most cases, you must register in advance.      Free 2022 Hurricane preparation guides are available at all branches. Homework Help & Tutoring Program -- In Person Funded in part by The Children’s Trust Sat. Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. - 1...