Town of Miami Lakes’ submission for the Par 3 Central Park has been selected as a finalist in the Miami Foundation’s 2016 Public Space Challenge.One of 56 selected finalists from a pool of more than 400 ideas, the Town seeks to transform the Par 3 Golf Course, located on the east side of the Palmetto Expressway and south of N.W. 154 Street, into Miami Lakes Par 3 Central Park.The 32-acre parcel of land is being acquired by the...

A FitBit Challenge has swept through Miami Lakes Town Hall. Councilmembers Manny Cid and Ceasar Mestre along with Town Manager Alex Rey (pictured front center) along with nearly all Town staff members proudly display their FitBits. Cigna Health Insurance provided the Town with wellness dollars and under Cid’s initiative, the Town partnered with FitBit for the wellness challenge. “The goal is to save taxpayer dollars by keeping our...

Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee will host the 13th annual Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks Show on Monday, July 4, beginning at 6 p.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.The fun-filled event for the whole family will feature live entertainment, food trucks, and more, following by a spectacular fireworks presentation. Admission and parking are free.Sponsored by The Graham Companies, this year’s...

A proposal for a non-binding straw ballot to decide if Miami Lakes residents want the Town to pay the mayor’s legal bill for his criminal case sparked a political firestorm and could have led to another court battle and more fees. The opposition for Councilmember Frank Mingo’s proposed straw ballot during the November election centered on a disdain for taxpayers footing another legal bill should Mayor Michael Pizzi file a...

The Town of Miami Lakes is asking residents to depict their favorite place or thing to do in Miami Lakes with artwork that will be displayed at Town Hall has part of “I Heart Miami Lakes.”Deadline for submissions is Monday, July 18. Up to 50 artworks will be chosen to be displayed from August through October. The “I Heart Miami Lakes Art Expo” will be held on Friday, August 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments...