In a move to improve the Town’s mobility and transportation infrastructure, and address the traffic congestion issues faced by residents and visitors, the Town submitted a proposal to the Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) under the SMART Moves Grant Program to assist in funding the Miami Lakes Smart Mobility and Future Technology Transportation Study. In late April, the Town’s proposal was...

  In conjunction with the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign, Miami Lakes 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 landscaping. The winner will be awarded with a $1,000 Home Depot gift card and a commemorative lawn sign to be placed on their front yard. The winner...

  After three years of review by the Miami Dade County Planning Staff and 13 other agencies,  including the South Florida Regional Planning Council, and a nine hour hearing, The American Dream Miami (ADM) entertainment and retail project to be located just east of the Turnpike, west of I-75 and north of N.W. 180 Street, was approved by the Miami Dade Board of County Commissioners by an 11-1 vote.  The approval entailed a...

  As part of National Police Appreciation Week, Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee and councilmembers recognized the brave and exceptional service of local police officers, firefighters and public safety officials at the annual Public Safety Appreciation event. The event, sponsored by The Graham Companies and catered by local restaurant Casavana, featured a generous gift certificate donated at Andy’s Police Supply for a raffle....

  During the May 1 regular Town Council meeting, Mayor Manny Cid and councilmembers recognized Miami Lakes business, National Molding, located at 14427 N.W. 60 Avenue, for receiving the “Manufactured of the Year” honor by South Florida Manufacturing Association (SFMA) in all of South Florida in the 201+ employees category. The award was presented at the 39th Annual SFMA’s Recognition of Excellence Awards Banquet held...