In an effort to expedite a $4 million overhaul project for Miami Lakes Optimist Park and win back residents who use  recreation facilities in Doral, Weston and Pembroke Pines, the Town Council was presented with three different finance proposals to supplant the pay-as-you go plan including a private partnership with a major athletic supplier company.  Although an agreement with a lighting vendor to cover a portion of the cost by...

Miami Lakes bike riders who regularly participate in the Neighborhood Improvement Committee’s Community Bike Ride will be treated to a completely new 5-mile route for the family-friendly bike event on Saturday, December 9.The Community Bike Ride will begin and end at the Youth Center at Miami Lakes Picnic Park East, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.Registration will be held at 9 a.m. for the 5-mile loop and participants are reminded to not forget...

At the November 7 Town Council meeting, Hialeah-Miami Lakes High Schools former football coach and educator for 36 years, Michael Uspensky, was recognized for his accomplishments and support of the youth in the community.During college, Uspensky was a part of the University Florida’s Gators football team. In 1971, he began his career in education at HML, where he was not only a Physical and Driver’s Education teacher and guidance...

Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students at “The Spot” in from 6 to 8 p.m. through November and December at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.Friday, November 17 - Ice Cream Night. You Scream! We all scream for ice cream at The Spot. Bring friends out for some tasty ice cream thanks to sponsor Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream of Miami Lakes.Wednesday, November 22 -...

Town of Miami Lakes is bringing back the recreation programming initiative “Rec 2 U,” aimed at bringing several of the Town’s youth programs into individual neighborhoods.On a Teacher Planning Day November 22, the Town’s Recreation Programs team will be at Lake Champlain Terrace Park from 2 to 3:30 p.m. with activities and games for youth and teens. Equipment will be provided.Ages 5 to 17 are welcome and there is no...