Before joining the ranks of the fire department, Edward Pidermann was a certified mortician, conducting the preparation of a deceased person for funeral and burial arrangements.“I found it not to be inspirational,” Pidermann quipped. “I made a career change and with the help of a friend, I spent 30 years as a Miami firefighter.”Pidermann’s three decade public service career meticulously prepared him for his new role as the new town manager...

The Miami Lakes Town Council was expected to approve three ordinances on first reading, several resolutions including awarding contracts for capital improvement projects and council members’ new business proposals during the January 15 regular Town Council meeting.• Council members were expected to give their initial approval for an ordinance which would protect tree canopy throughout the town and adopt the town’s Beautification Master...

U.S. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Florida) introduced yet another bill that would designate the United State Postal Service to create an independent zip code for the Town of Miami Lakes.Congress passed Diaz-Balart’s two similar bills but the Senate never took up the issue on both of those occasions.With a new Congress, Diaz-Balart filed another bill hoping to finally get the Senate’s approval this year.“For nearly a decade, I have been...

Time is running out to sign up to participate in the Town of Miami Lakes 5th Annual Family Health and Fitness Fair hosted by the Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 9 at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.Last year’s fair drew over 500 attendees to the completely sold out event. More than 60 local businesses educated attendees on preventive healthcare, sound health practices...

Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee is seeking nominations for its 2019 Women of Distinction Awards luncheon in honor of Women’s History Month.The nomination applications may be found at http://bit.ly/2019WomenDistinctionNomination and must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19.The award categories include:• Arts - A woman who has contributed to the cultural life of the community through theatre, dance, music, art, or literature.•...