The Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee recognized officers with the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Miami Lakes District and firefighters with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue during its annual ceremony.       Plaques given out during the Sept. 10 town council meeting were to honor a year of hard work by the officers and fire fighters who serve in town.       Spotlighted this year...

     South Pointe Apartments, at 8205 Commerce Way in Miami Lakes, is accepting applications for rental leases.      The mixed-used development by The Graham Companies has three residential buildings behind a gated entrance and provides an upscale lifestyle with many convenient features.       Retail businesses will line the facades that face Commerce Way at Northwest 82nd Avenue in...

Oct. 17 Debate among candidates for Miami Lakes mayor and a council seat. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St., 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18 Mayor’s Chess Challenge. Presented by the Office of the Mayor. Students and families of all ages and skill levels are welcome to this free chess game against other players and local officials. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 5:30 p.m. Free.  Oct. 19 Mental Health Awareness Fall Festival. Miami...

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.  Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early.  Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.         To check availability, call 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.  The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open Monday -...

     When you turn 105, the birthday party comes to you.      And what a bash it was for Rosa Nell Hammer on Oct. 2, held in front of her home, on a street the town named for the retired Realtor.      Settled in a chair beneath a marquee, Hammer watched dozens of friends, former real estate colleagues and relatives enjoy a buffet lunch from Casavana Restaurant.     ...