For the eighth year in a row, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada awarded the town of Miami Lakes a certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting. The town won the latest award last year and the finance team recently received it. To earn the recognition, they exceeded generally accepted accounting principles while preparing the municipality’s comprehensive annual financial...

Miami-Dade Police and the town of Miami Lakes are inviting residents join Major Javier Ruiz and neighborhood resource officers for coversation while enjoying a cup of coffee. The quarterly meeting with residents is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 8:30 a.m. at Starbucks, 8012 NW 154th St. The purpose of the gatherings that began last year in town is to foster conversation between law enforcement and the community, and to discuss any...

Amerant Bank executives cut a ribbon on Dec. 11 to celebrate the opening of their Miami Lakes branch, at 15151 NW 67th Ave. Left to right: Laura Trosclair, Amerant Bank executive vice president, retail banking manager; Miguel Palacios, executive vice president, chief business officer; Marianela Cajina, vice president, market manager, Miami Lakes Banking Center; Manny Cid, mayor of Miami Lakes and Tony Lopez, deputy town manager. Photo: Karen...

The 3rd Annual “Best of Miami Lakes Awards” winners include familiar merchants chosen by voters as well as some newbusinesses in town.The Town of Miami Lakes and its EconomicDevelopmentCommittee announced voters’ choices on Dec. 10.First time winner NQC, or No Quiero Cocinar (I don’t want to cook) clinched two categories: The best café/cup of coffee and best lunch spot.The drive-thru is at 6189 Miami Lakes Drive East.Two winners are in The...

Miami LakesBranch Library6699 Windmill Gate Rd.Miami Lakes, Fla. 33014305-822-6520Movies for Kids*Wednesdays, Dec. 18, 24Dec. 18 “The Grinch” (PG)3 p.m. -5 p.m.Dec. 24Holiday movie marathon.10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing For ToddlersIn English and Spanish/en Dos IdiomasThursday, Dec. 1911 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.Ages 18 months – 3 years.Stories, songs and activities for toddlers.Canvas Painting with LightsSaturday, Dec. 21,...