Every two years, the Miami-Dade County Parks Department hosts the Great Park Summit (GPS), which showcases innovated planning designs, current trends in the field of planning, and hosts experts from around the country to share ideas and best practices in the fields of parks and recreation.This year, the Town of Miami Lakes was unanimously selected to receive the William Lyman Phillips Award for excellence in park, recreation and conservation...

Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will present a Classic Film showing event at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 19, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.Based on residents’ responses to a recent survey, the event will feature the Academy Award-winning “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.”The free event, sponsored in part by Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., is perfect for the whole family so bring blankets, lawn...

Miami Lakes Community Service Officer Juan Rodriguez was named the Municipal Police Officer of the Year at the 41st annual Citizens’ Crime Watch of Miami-Dade recent award ceremony.The Town Council recognized this important achievement at the Mayor’s recent State of the Town Address.Rodriguez has consistently demonstrated his dependable community-oriented approach to policing, maintaining a great rapport with the Miami-Dade Police...

Miami Lakes Youth Center, “The Spot,” will host several events and a field trip for middle and high school students during November at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.Friday, November 4 – Candy Night. Kids with a sweet tooth are invited o bring their friends for a sweet game night featured Bean Boozled, Candy Land and more.Wednesday, November 9 – Open Hang Night. Bring friends and hang out at the Youth Center for a night full...

American High School junior Cesar Vidaud was WEDR 99 Jamz Student of the Month for October for receiving a perfect score on the U.S. History EOC Exam.The Broward-based radio station, owned by Cox Media Group, recognizes outstanding high students in the tri-county area by having teachers and students write an essay about an outstanding student who has an outstanding GPA and represents his school, his/her family and community in a positive...