With the school year nearly over, it’s time to start planning for summer activities for the kids,  and the Town of Miami Lakes, in partnership with the YMCA and other community organizations, will be offering several summer camp programs. YMCA Summer Camps will be available 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. from June 11 through August 17 at two Miami Lakes locations. Campers will participate in field trips, physical activities, theme-based...

  Businesses are the heart and center of the economic activity in Miami Lakes. There are over 2,300 registered small and big businesses in Miami Lakes that contribute to the economic impact in the region. In order to help local businesses continue to grow and stay updated with the latest technological trends, Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee will host a strategic popup event, “The Social Media Tech Summit,” from...

  Town of Miami Lakes is hosting Round 3 of the “Capture a Miami Lakes Moment” photo contest with a chance for photographers to win a great prize and be recognized at the September Town Council meeting and have their photo featured on the Town’s website. The contest offers an opportunity to capture the hometown feel and stunning views of the Miami Lakes community while depicting a favorite place or thing to do in the...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee (EAC) has several events planned for Miami Lakes seniors during May. For those events requiring reservations, participants are asked to contact Nathalie Garcia at 305-364-6100, or by email to garcian@miamilakes-fl.gov. Colon Health: Prevention and Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer. In partnership with Mount Sinai Medical Center, a health workshop will feature guest speaker Dr. Kiranmayi...

  Four students from Miami Lakes Middle School were picked as the winners for the Optimist International Essay contest, and the first place recipient and runner-up will compete for the grand prize of a $2,500 college scholarship. The school joined forces with Optimist International, the governing body for the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes, for the contest thanks to teacher Denise Cueto who was instrumental in getting the students to...