The Town Council of Miami Lakes presented Antonio de la Hoz, manager and co-owner of the Casavana Cuban Cuisine restaurant, with a proclamation at its May 20 council meeting. De la Hoz was honored by Mayor Josh Dieguez and the council for his commitment to the community. Citing his donation of food during the COVID-19 Pandemic, feeding elders; sponsoring the Miami Lakes Optimist Club and the American Senior High School...

  Miami Lakes AutoMall Partner Fred Senra, shown at center in a navy shirt and cap and holding a check, awarded $1,500 to the Miami Lakes Optimist Club Baseball Program for its 2025 season.       The donation is one he has made for the past 15 years, on behalf of Miami Lakes Chevrolet’s Test Drive Program.       Shown at left is Roman Garcia, a committee member for Optimist Club Flag...

    On a recent weekday after summer vacations began, six boys on bicycles, electric bikes and scooters seemed to be playing a game of tag on wheels.       They sped along sidewalks, around the movie theater parking lot and in the middle of New Barn Road, headed toward Main Street.       While the kids seemed to be having a fun, carefree time, the races could have turned...

      State law prevents the Town of Miami Lakes from seeking remedies in court for damages to municipal sidewalks, buildings, canal banks and infrastructure it says are caused by rock mining explosions on the west side of the county.      That’s the legal thesis Councilman Steven Herzberg presented to the council, which voted unanimously to sue the state.      Residents at Town...

    A $3.4 million construction project along Northwest 77th Court between Northwest 154th Street and Northwest 169th Street in Miami Lakes may cause traffic detours until the fall. The southbound lane will be closed the whole time; the northbound lane will be closed weekdays from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The state’s plans include a path for bicyclists and pedestrians; new lighting, school zone beacons, speed feedback and flashing...