Panic sets in for everybody during hurricane season in Florida and the Caribbean. Lines for gas curve around the block, causing people to get frustrated. At home goods stores, people flood in to buy a generator last minute. Once those are gone, hustlers price gauge them and sell them to desperate customers at triple the price.  During the storm, the generator can get damaged from rain outside or even run out of gas. Sun...

  Vendor registration is now open for the Town’s 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social celebrating National Ice Cream Month. 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 entertainment for the whole family, music and more. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, at Miami Lakes...

  Miami Lakes held the 2018 Annual Community Recital on May 18 at Barbara Goleman Senior High School where over 200 residents of all ages showcased their talents learned over the last year in one of the Town’s programs. Featuring programs included Tai-Chi, line dancing, yoga, ballet, martial arts and jazz. At this year’s event, the Town recognized four deserving instructors for their 10 years of service including Anthony Lee...

  Mayor Manny Cid and councilmembers recognized several community members for their accomplishments and community support. Councilmember Tim Daubert, on behalf of the Council, recognized Purple Heart medal recipients in the Town which has been proclaimed one of three communities in Miami-Dade County as a Purple Heart Community. May 28 was proclaimed to be Purple Heart Day in the Town and Daubert announced there will be dedicated parking...

  Miami Lakes announced the official launch of the I Heart Miami Lakes online store at www.CafePress.com/IHeartMiamiLakes featuring Town-branded merchandise. This will help the Town establish its unique identify, develop brand equity, and create a sense of community among citizens. Even though this is an online store where Town’s branded merchandise will be sold, cafepress.com will be managing all logistical and fulfillment of...