On June 15, the Hialeah Miami Lakes Republican Club presented it’s first ever Gala Dinner. Club president Dr. Juan Barek and board members would like to thank congressman Mario Diaz-Ballart, Mayor Manny Cid and Gabriel Nash, owner of Trattoria Pampered Chef for making the Gala a success. Pictured at the Gala (from left) Jason Pulido (vice president) Nash, Cid, Sarah Barkek (secretary), Juan Barek, Pedro Fiallo (special events chairman),...

The Miami-Dade County Commission approved a measure co-designating a portion of N.W. 87 Avenue between N.W. 170 and 186 Streets “Sergeant Larry E. Marrero Drive.Marrero, a Miami Beach police officer and Palm Springs North resident, passed away on November 29, 2018, after he suffered a heart attack while participating in his agency’s physical fitness program. Posthumously, Marrero was subsequently promoted from the rank of detective to...

Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Nelson Rodriguez is running for the Florida House of Representatives indicating seven years as a council member and veteran fighter helped prepare him for addressing state-wide issues such as transportation, health and social services and education.Rodriguez delivered a video announcement on Facebook during the Fourth of July celebration.He said he’s seeking incumbent Cindy Polo’s District 103 seat which includes...

The Miami Lakes Town Council was expected to approve several ordinance, a host of resolutions and new business items during its July 16 regular meeting at Miami Lakes Town Hall.• Council members were expected to give their final approval for an ordinance to adopt its own franchise agreement with FPL for 30 years. The effective date of the ordinance should be the termination date of Miami-Dade’s current agreement with FPL (May 25, 2020) or an...

Over the next several months, the Town Council will hold workshops and meetings to discuss fiscal year 2020 budget. The budget process will be transparent and accessible to Miami Lakes taxpayers with live streaming of the proceedings on the Town’s website and Facebook page.The following meetings and workshops will be held in Council chambers at 6601 Main Street:• August 20, 6:30 p.m. - Town Council Budget Workshop.• September 10, 6:30 p.m. -...