Miami Lakes Soccer Club’s Recreational Program held its closing ceremonies on May 31 at Royal Oaks Park. The project began in February and ended with 350 participants on 19 teams of boys and girls, ages 4 to 14. Mayor Wayne Slaton and Councilmembers Tim Daubert and Nelson Rodriguez (center) are joined by Soccer Club officers (from left) Tony Rodriguez, Alvin Murray, Diana Bernal, Gladys de la Cruz and Edward Andrade.

  Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee is hosting the 11th annual Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks Show on Friday, July 4, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. Free public parking will be in the parking lots by Graham Dairy Lake at the end of Montrose Road (N.W. 82 Avenue) and Oak Lane. To help minimize traffic, the Town of...

  All Florida Paper, a leading private distributor in the United State whose marketing department is headed by Miami Lakes resident, Alexander Hannett, was recognized for its achievements in marketing.  Though Hannett is a new Miami Lakes resident, having moved here only a handful of months ago, he greatly enjoys his new residence. "The reason I moved here was due to the community feel, it reminds me of back home in Virginia. The...

  Zonta Club of Miami Lakes presented donations to three local charities at its May general membership meeting. Proceeds from the annual fundraising event, Claws for Celebration, were presented to Lotus House, Women’s Breast Health Initiative, and Casa Valentina. Each year club members choose several community organizations as benefactors of its signature Stone Crab dinner. This year’s event was under the direction of long...

  Miami-Dade Animal Services is offering “Summer Savings to Save Lives” with waived adoption fees for large dogs over 35 pounds, now through Sunday, August 31. All adopted large and lovable dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go to a forever home. Free adoptions for large dogs will also be offered at all off-site pet adoption events hosted by Miami-Dade County Animal Services. The Miami-Dade...