Students from Bob Graham Education Center’s (BGEC) Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) volunteered to serve as greeters and ushers at the State of the Town address. The students in the CEA continuously look for opportunities to learn about the government while volunteering and serving their community. (Pictured from left) Alexa Llovet, Sophia Inguanzo, Mayor Manny Cid, Susanna Inguanzo, Olivia Torre and Christopher Inguanzo.

  A gut-wrenching comment about the conditions at Miami Lakes Optimist Park stuck in the craw of Mayor Manny Cid. But the person who made those sentiments really hurt.  “Someone told me that Miami Lakes Optimist Park is an embarrassment,” Cid said. “And the person who told me that was former Miami-Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas, who ran one the largest parks and recreation systems in the country. And he’s...

  The Town of Miami Lakes announced the popular weekly Farmers Market will return to Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue, on Saturday, November 3. The Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday running through the month of March. The Farmers Market will offer a variety of fresh produce, natural juices, assorted flowers, cultural foods and handcrafted accessories. For more information about becoming a vendor,...

  The Town of Miami Lakes, in partnership with local business Lighthouse Yoga and Wellness, announced free Yoga in the Park is back with the first class to be held from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 20, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The class is open to all ages and levels and will be held every Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. Attendees are urged to bring friends, family, and a mat. For more information, contact...

  Across the span of nearly 40 years, Miami Lakes has saluted veterans with the longest running parade in Miami-Dade County. This year, the Town’s Veterans Affairs Committee will host the 39th annual Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, November 11. Sponsored in part by The Graham Companies, Miami Lakes AutoMall and Dade Institute of Technology, the patriotic parade will feature more than 3,000 participants including active duty and...