Do you have a 9 p.m. Routine?The phrase refers to a law enforcement program that reminds property owners to remove valuables from their cars and trucks, every night, and make sure vehicle doors and trunks are locked.Valuables can include cash and checks, personal electronics, weapons and even paperwork that could be used by someone who would want to steal your identity.Also, turn on outdoor lights and lock doors and gates to your home.Don’t...

The 40th Annual Veterans Day parade is set for Sunday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. – noon.Marchers begin at Bull Run Road at Northwest 67th Avenue, travel south to Eagle Nest Lane, then northeast to Main Street and town hall.Tickets are free and may be obtained online, where sponsorship opportunities are listed.Go to www.eventbrite.com/e/40th-annual-veterans-day-parade-tickets-69290163745. For info: 305-364-6100 or sanchezw@miamilakes-fl.gov.

Miami Lakes residents are crazy about their trees.Whether it’s the town’s majestic live oak and black olive trees which provide shade or palm trees and other kinds of plants, they increase property values.But when homeowners learned that about two dozen trees were being considered for removal along a mile of town roads so that wide sidewalks could be built, they jumped out of their seats in protest during a Sept. 24 town meeting.At issue is...

Mayor Manny Cid will present his annual State of the Town address on Wednesday, Oct. 16.The public is invited to attend the talk that is scheduled to take place at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, 6601 Main St.Cid plans to highlight accomplishments achieved during the past year and will describe goals for 2019-2020.Cid will also recognize a local business, volunteer and town employee.For more information email Joseph Sosa, assistant to the mayor, at...

Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo, Jr., announced on Sept. 30 his intention to run for mayor of the county.Bovo will join a crowded field of candidates seeking to replace Carlos Gimenez, who’s term-limited in 2020.According to Miami-Dade Elections Department, five candidates have filed to run for that office: County Commissioners Daniella Levine Cava and Xavier L. Suarez; former County Commissioner Juan C. Zapata; former Miami...