It’s official. Marilyn Ruano is the newest Miami Lakes Town Council member following an unanimous vote to replace vice mayor Tony Lama, who resigned after he accepted a job offer with Amazon in Seattle, Washington.At last week’s special meeting, council members confirmed Mayor Manny Cid’s nomination to appoint Ruano, an accountant, to fill Lama’s seat until next year’s general election on August 28, 2018.Cid said...

Gus Machado Ford, 1200 W. 49 Street in Hialeah, is hosting a Back-to-School fair on Wednesday, August 9 form 2 to 4 p.m. Backpacks filled with school supplies will be available on a first come first served basis. Elementary and middle school children must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsors for this event include the Gus Machado Family Foundation, Sedano’s, Radio Mambi, State Senator Rene Garcia, State Representative Manny...

On Saturday, August 19 at 8 p.m. and Sunday August 20 at 7 p.m., Miami Lakes residents will be in for a pleasant surprise as they are treated to the skills of flamenco dancer Mariana Martinez, who is flying in from Seville, Spain just for the shows. The performances will take place at the Main Street Playhouse at 6766 Main Street in Miami Lakes.Flamenco, in the strictest sense, is a professionalized art form based on various folkloric music...

Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee is inviting the community to attend Summerfest 2017 for an evening of classical music beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, at Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue.Each year, the Symphony of the America’s Summerfest hosts international acclaimed foreign chamber ensembles, musicians and soloists as well as select Symphony musicians for a tour of concerts through South...

Town of Miami Lakes has partnered again with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to offer boating safety classes for residents.The classes are taught by experienced instructors who are committed to the highest standards of the U.S. Coast Guard.The class is $25 per person and includes a free manual. The courses will cover the following topics:• Know your boat before you get underway• Navigating the waterways• Operating your vessel...