The development of Miami Lakes began forty years ago as a master planned community. Today, the Town of Miami Lakes , which was incorporated in December 2000 is home for more than 22,000 residents and 12,000 people work in the 1,700+ businesses located throughout the community. The curving streets, cul-de-sacs, 23 lakes, lots of neighborhood parks, schools, churches and shopping areas provide the facilities that have allowed the Town of Miami Lakes to become the prosperous city that is Thousands of families and several generations fondly think of Miami Lakes as their own piece of paradise - their home.