Vendor and sponsorship registration is now open for the Town of Miami Lakes 3rd Annual Ice Cream Social celebrating National Ice Cream Day.The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.Ice cream vendors are requested to provide ice cream and frozen treats for 100 people. This signature summer event, hosted by the Youth Activities Task Force, will also include fun...

Plans are already underway for the 6th annual Cars for a Cure event as the concert for cancer survivors at Hialeah Park and the classic car show on Main Street were successful in raising awareness and money for the deadly disease.Cars for a Cure organizer Roberto Alonso Jr. said this year’s event raised more than $30,000 and all of the proceeds will be donated to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami.Alonso,...

Barbara Goleman retained the title of Badminton District Champion for the second year in a row. The North District consisted of Barbara Goleman, Hialeah Gardens, Michael Krop, Alonzo and Tracy Mourning and Central Senior High Schools. The Tournament was held at Michael Krop Senior High. The team played hard and the following players Alyssa Moore (senior) in Girls Singles took first place, Carter Lopez (junior) in Girls Singles took 3rd Place,...

Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) announced its inaugural Home Decor and Improvement Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.Home improvement and interior decor related businesses and organizations are invited to exhibit, disribute literature and provide information to the Miami Lake community about their services.Companies interested in being...

Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., is planning to support Miami Lakes’ efforts to build a bridge park over N.W. 154 Street by sponsoring legislation this month to convert the FDOT property to a non-vehicular corridor for pedestrian and bike paths, according to town officials.The proposal may stymie County Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz’s efforts to place an 1-75 interchange at Miami Lakes Drive, which would create more traffic in...