Survey: Miami Lakes is a safe place to live, work and raise kids

Government By David Snelling, Reporter Thursday, April 15, 2021

It’s not a secret that Miami Lakers are passionate about their hometown, and a survey of residents found that many are happy to be living here. ETC Institute’s survey of 314 randomly chosen residents from all around Miami Lakes was taken to help town government plan for the community’s future needs. Results released in March found residents’ priorities for improvement were: Value received for tax dollars; traffic...

Florida Bicycling Association honors Zayas-Morales

Government Thursday, April 15, 2021

The Florida Bicycle Association has recognized Michael Zayas-Morales as the 2020 Bicycle Professional of the Year. Zayas-Morales is the transportation planning manager for the Town of Miami Lakes. “I am grateful, humbled, and honored to receive this award,” Zayas-Morales said in a press statement, when he also credited the teamwork of town staff. In his job, Zayas- Morales explores different modes of transportation and...

How to contact your elected officials

Government Thursday, April 15, 2021

U.S. Congress Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. 7400 SW 87th Ave. Suite 270 Miami, Fla. 33166 305-596-4224 Twitter: @SenRubioPress   Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. 901 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Suite 505 Miami, FL 33134 786-501-7141 Twitter: @SenRickScott   Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami 8669 NW 36th St. Suite 100 Doral, Fla. 33166 305-470-8555 Twitter: @MarioDB   Florida...

Bridge conflict continues with county threat to remove park

Government By Linda Trischitta and David L. Snelling Thursday, April 1, 2021

The ongoing conflict between Miami-Dade County, Hialeah and Miami Lakes over whether to open the Northwest 170th Street bridge and remove a town park the county says is in the way, is in a cooling off period. But that doesn’t mean peace is at hand. There’s still mediation to get through and, if that fails, a pending appeals court case. Miami-Dade County Chief Operations Officer Jimmy Morales wrote to Miami Lakes Town Manager...

How to contact your elected officials

Government Thursday, April 1, 2021

U.S. Congress Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. 7400 SW 87th Ave. Suite 270 Miami, Fla. 33166 305-596-4224 Twitter: @SenRubioPress   Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. 901 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Suite 505 Miami, FL 33134 786-501-7141 Twitter: @SenRickScott   Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami 8669 NW 36th St. Suite 100 Doral, Fla. 33166 305-470-8555 Twitter: @MarioDB   Florida...
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