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 - Thursday, 9:30...

The town and its Economic Development Committee’s 8th Annual Best of Miami Lakes Awards results are in.  Some of the winners are  voters’ favorites and have appeared on the list for several years.      Best Fitness/Wellness/Gym: Miami Lakes Athletic Club. Voters have chosen the gym for the past four years.      “It is a honor and a privilege to be recognized by the...

     The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee celebrated the country of Argentina during a party at Town Hall.      Held on Oct. 12, guests enjoyed hearing musicians, seeing folk dancing and eating authentic cuisine.      Shown above are members of the committee wearing blue and white scarves in tribute: Jacqueline Lebeda; Vice Chair Madelin Santana; Charles James; Geraldine...

     A 39-year tradition of The Graham Companies is the Festival of Lights, a free party for the public that is held on Main Street to kick off the holiday season.      So it was fitting that members of the fifth generation of the town’s founding family -- cousins William Rechichi, 10, and Graham Allen, 3, -- flicked a big switch to light up the street.      This year’s event,...

The staff of The Miami Laker - Editor Linda Trischitta, Reporter Alexandra Herrera and Advertising Sales Representative Isaac Camargo -- wish you a very happy Thanksgiving!

Our offices will be closed for the holiday and will reopen Monday, Dec. 2.

We hope our readers will be able to enjoy some time off too, with relatives and friends.