Safari LTD (Safari) located at 5960 Miami Lakes Drive recently announced ar new partnership with international toy brand, BiOBUDDi. Safari is a family owned toy company since 1982. Their motto has always been to provide children with toys that teach.BiOBUDDi is a Netherlands based company that uses a natural compound that is highly bio-based so that each building block is safe for children and the environment. Partnering with BiOBUDDi was a...

In preparation for the hurricane season. It is important to stay alert and informed of any severe weather possibilities and be prepared long before and immediately preceding a storm.The Miami-Dade 2019 Official Hurricane Readiness Guide can be found at www.miamidade.gov/hurricane/library/guide-to-hurricane-readiness.pdf. The guide provides tips on what to do before a storm and after a storm and provides a useful Disaster Checklist.Residents...

Miami Lakes’ Special Needs Advisory Board announced a pilot Transition Program for individuals with special needs. The program expands training in the areas of employability skills training, life skills and self-advocacy so they can learn skills to achieve independence.The program is available for 14 to 22 year-olds and 22 years plus.The one week program begins July 22, July 29 and August 5, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Mary Collins...

The renewal period for the annual Business Tax Receipt (BTR) has begun and in the Town’s continuing effort to assist the growing business community, Miami Lakes has created a “How To” video providing business owners with quick and easy steps to make the BTR payment online.The BTR renewal period expires on September 30.For those who need to know how to apply or renew the BTR online, visit https://youtube/oXkN58RmvGM. For more information,...

Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students from 6 to 8 p.m. during July at “The Spot,” 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East.Open Hang Nights are scheduled for Wednesday, July 10 and Friday, July 26. The Youth Center is equipped with a billiard table, table tennis, indoor basketball shootout game, Microsoft Xbox One Console, Nintendo Wii, and more. Bring friends for a night of fun and...