Luis Martinez, senior executive vice president of The Graham Companies, is the guest speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce membership meeting. The event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 11 at Don Shula’s Hotel. Martinez will discuss his current major project, the Miami Lakes Seniors Village, a development that includes an age-restricted rental apartment community with 220 units and a clubhouse, an 184-bed...

  A $55 million bond referendum proposal to complete the master plan for Miami Lakes Optimist Park and purchase open green space left Town Council members and residents miffed over an attempt to rush a vote for the November ballot during the midterm elections.  At a special meeting last week, most residents criticized the timing of Mayor Manny Cid’s idea to ask voters for their approval to borrow money to finish a wish list...

  Five Women Wearing the Same Dress opens July 20 at Main Street Playhouse (MSP) located at 6766 Main Street. The young and talented cast of five women and one man have been rehearsing six days a week to bring this hilarious and touching comedy to life.  Auditions were held in late March, the show was cast and scripts were distributed to the cast while the director Tatyana-Marie Carlo, who is attending Brown University on a...

  Long time Miami Lakes resident, community leader and educational activist Arnold F. Seltzer passed away on April 6 surrounded by his immediate family in Stuart, Florida. He had turned 93 in January. Seltzer was born in Brooklyn and later lived with his grandparents in Yardville, New Jersey. In 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served on the USS Marsh as a QuarterMaster First Class in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during July: For Children and Families: South Florida Chamber Ensemble’s Super You – Join in celebrating superheroes and what makes each special. Listen to superhero-themed music and make your own superhero symbol based on your strengths. All ages welcome at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 5. Libraries Rock! Board Game Hour –...