The Florida Defenders of the Environment presented former U.S. Sen. and Fla. Gov. Bob Graham with the 2021 Marjorie Harris Carr Award for Environmental Advocacy on Jan. 15.      The award came on the 50th anniversary of the court order to stop building the Cross Florida Barge Canal, which the presenters said was made possible by Graham’s efforts.      In a video of the award presentation,...

Mayor Manny Cid met with individual councilmembers to set goals for enhancing the town. “One of the things I would like to see in the next four years is addressing the issues that are important to you guys,” Cid said Dec. 2 while meeting with Councilwoman Marilyn Ruano. Councilmembers listed many topics on their wish lists: drainage; sidewalk repairs and safety lighting; upgrading Optimist Park; speeding; traffic and even building...

Miami Lakes Deputy Town Manager Tony Lopez has received the Credentialed Manager designation from the International City/County Management Association, the town said. Lopez is one of over 1,300 municipal government managers to earn the credential. “This status demonstrates Tony’s achievements in his professional as well as his educational pursuits,” Town Manager Edward Pidermann said in an email to employees and elected officials....

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There were eight contenders in the 2020 Holiday Home Decorating Contest in Miami Lakes, and more than 500 voters chose three winners in an online contest, the town said.For their efforts and creativity, the winning homeowners will each receive a $150 gift certificate from Sureel Photography at 6820 Main St. in Miami Lakes.First Place went to Jhansen Reinoso at 8930 NW 161st Terrace, whose home is shown in the photo above. Elizabeth Sanchez,...