Parking on swale along NW 170th St. draws scrutiny from councilman, residents and police

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, February 16, 2024

      The quarter-mile walking trail along Northwest 170th Street is bordered by a canal on the south side and what has become an illegal parking lot on the swale on the north side.       A resident’s complaint to the SeeClickFix app prompted the town on Feb. 1 to post No Parking signs along the swale.            Miami-Dade Police officers warned drivers -- who have been...

Cuban American Bar Association installs Javier Ley-Soto as president

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, February 16, 2024

     The Cuban American Bar Association installed Javier A. Ley-Soto of Miami Lakes as its president on Jan. 27.      He will lead the national service organization that also includes CABA Pro Bono Legal Services and the CABA Foundation.      Members the 50-year-old group are attorneys and law students with an interest in human and legal rights for Cubans and other minority communities,...

Council candidates Steven Herzberg, Mario O. Pinera, Jr. launch campaigns

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, February 16, 2024

    Two candidates for the Miami Lakes Town Council have launched their campaigns.      Business owner Mario O. Pinera Jr. is running for Seat 1, currently held by Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez and attorney Steven Herzberg is running for Seat 5, held by Councilman Luis Collazo. Realtor Juan Carlos Fernandez is seeking Seat 3, held by Councilwoman Marilyn Ruano. Fernandez has not held his launch party...

Officials discuss blight at town entrance

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, February 16, 2024

Stakeholders met in December at the Palmetto Expressway overpass and Northwest 67th Avenue to discuss improvements for the area beneath the expressway.  Miami Lakes Councilman Ray Garcia led the effort with leaders from the Florida Department of Transportation and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sen. Rene Garcia, who represents District 13 which includes Miami Lakes. Councilman Garcia said he has received complaints about dirty conditions...

Banners for Veterans

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, February 16, 2024

     The Town of Miami Lakes and its Veterans Committee are taking applications for the annual veteran’s banner project.       The display of veterans’ photos and military service information will hang along Miami Lakes Drive to honor the men and women who have served our country.       The banners are free for veterans. The project was created by Fred Senra, a partner...
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