The Miami Lakes “Geezers,” a group of several dozen local residents who some would consider are “past their prime,” are dedicated to continue enjoying regular Monday and Wednesday morning softball games at Miami Lakes Optimist Park.One of the prime motivators behind this committed group is former Miami Herald executive David Oliver who has become the official “scribe” of Geezer games and Geezer lore.In late...

Miami Lakes’ own Giardino’s Gourmet Salads at 8008 N.W. 154th Street in the Park Centre Shops celebrated its third anniversary by gifting every 30th customer on June 30 with a $30 gift card. Giving back to the community is a theme that owners Lily Tudela, Jaime Mitrani and Robert Furth try to inject into their successful business venture, and they’re often spotted catering for local businesses or Town Council, or...

Miami Lakes parents who may be stressed over the cost of their child’s college entrance exam prep course can rest easy thanks to the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board.The cost is only $20 to register for the Town’s affordable SAT and ACT prep classes.SAT prep will be offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue; ACT prep will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Town Hall, 6601 Main...

Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) will celebrate July as Lake Quality Awareness Month to raise awareness about the quality of town lakes, and to recognize the important role of the community in maintaining the lakes.Town residents do enjoy the 23 lakes, but it’s also important to protect them to serve the important function of absorbing rainfall and runoff to prevent flooding and providing homes for wildlife.Because...

Save the date for the Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee’s (EDC) Business Networking Mixer from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, at Anacapri Italian Restaurant & Market, 6125 Miami Lakes Drive East.The EDC focuses on not only promoting economic development in Miami Lakes by attracting new businesses, but also ensuring that current businesses and professionals remain pleased and ensure their desire to remain in the...