In conjunction with the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign, the Town of Miami Lakes is  conducting two contests to promote civic pride. Deadline for both contests has been changed to Friday, August 10 at midnight. The Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) is inviting residents to participate in the 2018 Home Beatification Contest. The contest will recognize residents who take special pride in improving their homes and...

  Miami Lakes Chief of Operations Tony Lopez was selected for the Miami Foundation’s Miami Fellows Class X, a leadership program which identifies individuals who have made an impact on their community. The program develops a deeper understanding of effective leadership while learning about civic issues and ways to solve them. Lopez is set to graduate in December. Communications and Economic Development manager Charisma Glassman...

  Beginning August 3 through 5, a tax free holiday will give parents an opportunity to buy school supplies at cheaper prices. The three-day back-to-school event includes duty free offers on clothing, shoes and backpacks starting at $60 or less and school supplies $15 or less.  In regards to clothing, articles that are not tax exempt include: Watches, watchbands, jewelry, umbrellas or handkerchiefs. Shoes and footwear do not include...

  The next town manager for Miami Lakes must have at least five years experience in government or the private sector, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or a law degree, and be effective in carrying out the town’s strategic plan and operating a budget between $15 and $30 million. The candidate preferably is bilingual and may be asked to move to Miami Lakes to share the everyday experience of residents.  The...

  Andrea Agha, who began her career with the Town of Miami Lakes in 2010, and has served as the Deputy Town Manager since 2014, has accepted the position of Village Manager for the Village of Key Biscayne. In an email to Town Manager Alex Rey, Agha said, “I am deeply appreciative of the support and warmth I have received from the Miami Lakes Town Council, staff and community. Miami Lakes has been instrumental in developing my...