Santa Paws came to town to visit with the dogs of Miami Lakes for the 2nd Annual Paw-liday Palooza, presented by Zen Canine Club. Furry friends and their family members met on Dec. 20 at K-9 Cove to enjoy a day of holiday-themed activities. The first 30 pups that attended received doggie bags filled with a festive ball and waste bags; seasonal hand sanitizer; a clay paw print ornament; a white and green 25th Anniversary of Miami Lakes dog...

    During his State of the Town address on Dec. 8, Miami Lakes Mayor Josh Dieguez singled out the Gonzalez family as Volunteers of the Year. The family - Omar Gonzalez, a member of the town’s Civic Association prior to incorporation; his wife Cathy Quintana, an Accountant in the Corporate Division at The Graham Companies; Omar’s brother Kelvin Gonzalez and Omar and Cathy’s adult children, Christina, known as...

     The Saint Andrews Pipe Band of Miami led by Pipe Major Jason Wright launched Miami Lakes’ 25th Anniversary celebration with a march through Veterans Park while playing “Scotland the Brave.”     The Scottish music was a reference to the heritage of the Graham family who have owned land in the town since the 1930s and continue developing properties on it.      It was the start...

Justin Rodriguez  Assistant Store Manager, TD Bank Miami Lakes  “I’d love to see the whole community come together, and some live music,” Justin Rodriguez said.  “[I’d like to see] a slide show, showing how it was back in the day to what it has become. I’d love to see a side by side, to give us younger generation a glimpse of the past.” Anthony Gomez Mortgage...

     Preparations are being made for a public celebration of the incorporation of Miami Lakes.      A committee comprised of the leaders of volunteer boards and committees in town are planning a big bash that is proposed for Veterans Park on Dec. 6.       “We want the whole community to enjoy this special event,” said Felicia Salazar, who is chairing the anniversary committee...

Dec. 5 Wills, Trusts & Estates Lecture by Lourdes Corvo, Esq. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6101 Main St. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Dec. 6 Miami Lakes Silver Jubilee Celebration It’s the town’s 25th birthday! Performances by Latchkey Kids Band and local entertainers; beer garden; food trucks; local vendors; activities for kids; photo opportunities and fireworks. Sensory inclusive zone at Mary Collins Community Center with...

Nov. 19 Senior Spa Day Seniors 60+ can enjoy pampering thanks to the Elderly Affairs Committee and Celebrity School of Beauty. Experience a free service: haircuts and styling for both men and women, chair massages, mini-facials and manicures. Registration required at TOML.Eventbrite.com. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87 Ave. Free. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Nov. 19 Alliance for Aging Presentation: Medicare Open Enrollment Get...