The community is more united and new businesses and residents are drawn to the town in the three years since he took office, Mayor Manny Cid said in his “State of the Town” address.Cid discussed the town’s accomplishments, challenges and future plans during an Oct. 16 presentation before an audience that filled town hall and who also watched on the internet.The mayor credited residents and volunteers for coming together after several years of...

The 2020 U.S. Census Day is approaching, and Miami Lakes officials want to make sure that come spring, every town resident participates in the process.“Each person counted in a home represents about $50 in revenue that comes back to the town, through various programs such as the [Miami-Dade County] Half-Penny [transportation] sales tax and state revenue sharing,” Councilman Joshua Dieguez told The Miami Laker.Dieguez said his goal is to make...

Three longtime friends and experienced attorneys with ties to Miami Lakes and its government have launched a new partnership.It’s a dream come true for Miami Lakes residents Raul Gastesi, Raul Lopez and Ceasar Mestre.Earlier this year they formed Gastesi,Lopez & Mestre PLLC, at 8105 N.W. 155th St.And to help give it a real hometown feel, most of their attorneys live in town or are former residents.The trio, who all graduated from the...

U.S. CongressSen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.7400 SW 87th Ave., Suite 270, Miami, Fla. 33166305-596-4224, Twitter: @SenRubioPressOffice hours in Miami: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.At Miami Lakes town hall until Dec. 18, every third Wednesday of the month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.415 Clematis St., Suite 201, West Palm Beach, Fla. 33401561-514-0189, Twitter: @SenRickScottRep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla.8669 NW 36th St., Suite 100,...

The town of Miami Lakes is seeking middle and high school students who want to learn leadership skills.Those chosen for the Youth Council will attend monthly meetings and pitch ideas for field trips, community service events and programming for The Spot, at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.Apply by June 2 atTheSpot@miamilakes-fl.gov.To apply: https://www.miamilakes-fl.gov/images/Miami_Lakes_Youth_Center_Council_Application.pdf or call 305-819-7768.