Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee will host the 16th annual Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks Shop beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.Sponsored by The Graham Companies and Florida National University, the event will feature live performances by Abraham Ruiz, Glenda Anders and Birdman’s Clambake,Food Truck Round Ups will provide such vendors as Kona Ice, Miami...

In conjunction with the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign, the Town of Miami Lakes is holding two contests to promote civic pride. Round 4 in the “Capture a Miami Lakes Moment” photo contest is one of the featured contests.Residents are encouraged to show their love for Miami Lakes by taking photos of their favorite place of thing to do in the Town. The winning photographers will be recognized by the Town Council in September and top entry...

Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students from 6 to 8 p.m. during June at “The Spot,” 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East.Open Hang Night is scheduled for Friday, June 21. The Youth Center is equipped with a billiard table, table tennis, indoor basketball shootout game, Microsoft Xbox One Console, Nintendo Wii, and more. Bring friends for a night of fun and games.Escape Room Field...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee has scheduled a variety of events for senior residents during June.Lunch Bunch and Bingo - Wednesday, June 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Seniors can socialize and make new friends while having fun and enjoying free nutritious lunches. Reservations opened on June 19 for the June 26 event. Visit toml.eventbrite.com.Senior Field Trip to Miami Marlins...

The nightmare for Miami Lakes residents who endured a spate of disturbances from people living at a home operating as a dormitory for recovery drug addicts is over.Miami Lakes and the homeowners, Rode Blanco and Jenny Del Pino, who leased the home to Florida Health and Life Recovery Center at 8821 N.W. 153 Terrace, reached a settlement agreement that includes terminating the lease with the agency.The lease expires in December 2020, said...