After two hours of public comments and a lack of support from the Miami Lakes council, Councilman Alex Sanchez tabled his efforts Monday to put Town Manager Edward Pidermann on a performance improvement plan for the remainder of his contract that ends in Feb. 2027. Before Sanchez’s decision, he heard from 14 residents and Miami-Dade Commissioner Sen. Rene Garcia, who represents the town. Garcia said he met Pidermann when the...

   After 40 years of public service, Miami Lakes Town Manager Edward Pidermann says he’s not done yet.      “I want to continue managing this town,” Pidermann said a few days after rigorous a budget hearing that went until midnight. “I would like to get us in a position where we have a better funding model for the long haul.”      Pidermann’s ties to Miami Lakes...

Oct. 16 Cosmos for a Cure Chela’s Cocteleria will donate 50% of proceeds from sales of Cosmopolitan cocktails at this fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society – Cancer Action Network. Sponsored by Attorney Gloria Garcia and RE/MAX Advance Realty Real Estate Associate Lynn Matos. 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 15301 NW 67th Ave. Oct. 17 Halloween Senior Party The Elderly Affairs Committee invites those ages 60+ to wear a...

    Marie Korenstein and Gloria Garcia traveled to the nation’s capital to join 750 volunteers Sept. 14 - 17 at the annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network conference.      They lobbied Congress for legislation that is favorable for cancer patients, caregivers and survivors; funding for research; the Medicare Early Detection Act which Garcia says is the most supported bill in Congress, and...

     The Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee marked National Coffee with a Cop Day on Oct. 1 at BBs Bakehouse on Main Street.       During the hour-long meeting, residents and business owners met Miami-Dade Sheriff’s deputies from the Miami Lakes District.       Vice Mayor Bryan Morera and council members Ray Garcia, Steven Herzberg and Alex Sanchez and Town Manager Edward...