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...

  During Mayor Manny Cid’s annual State of the Town Address on October 9 at Town Hall, special recognition’s were made to honor the outstanding efforts by volunteers, employees and businesses. BankUnited and Anacapri Italian Restaurant were named the large, and small, Businesses of the Year, respectively. These awards are presented to businesses that promote economic growth and community involvement. Pedro Fiallo was honored...