Three new Miami Lakes town council members and an incumbent lawmaker were sworn into political office to commence serving their new terms, and they each promised to keep the city on track like their predecessors. Councilmember Marilyn Ruano, who was appointed to the council two years ago, and Councilmembers Josh Dieguez, Jeffrey Rodriguez and Carlos A. Alvarez took their oath of office while flanked by their family members and supporters...

The December 4 regular Miami Lakes Town Council meeting was the first for newcomers, Councilmembers Josh Dieguez, Jefferey Rodriguez and Carlos O. Alvarez, as they tackled a host of issues on the agenda. (The meeting was held after this issue went to press.)• Council members were expected to authorize the town manager to execute a change order to contract with H and R Paving for the Miami Lakeway South resurfacing project in the amount not to...

The Town of Miami Lakes is hosting a Toy Drive to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign. Residents are encouraged to brighten a child’s spirits during the holiday season by dropping off toy donations at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street, through Friday, December 14.The mission of Toys for Tots is to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas, and to play an active role in the...

Longtime Miami Lakes attorney Phil Rarick will be the guest speaker for the December 12 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting at Shula’s Hotel on Main Street.Rarick’s topic is one of special importance for all small business owners: “Asset Protection in a Hostile Legal Environment.”“Small business owners must try to grow their business in a legal environment where a single lawsuit can severely damage or destroy a small business,”...

Miami Lakes residents Perla Tabares Hantman has been re-elected as chair of the Miami-Dade County School Board for the 2018-2019 school year. It’s the 11th time she was elected to lead the nation’s fourth largest school district. Hantman, who represents District 4 which includes Miami Lakes and Hialeah, was originally elected to the School Board in 1996.She was the first Hispanic woman to serve as Chair, and has previously served from...