Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame committee announced its second call for Sports Hall of Fame nominations with a deadline of Friday, April 6. The Hall of Fame, an initiative of Mayor Manny Cid and supported by the Town Council, is located inside the new Miami Lakes Optimist Park Clubhouse, 6411 N.W. 162 Street. The inaugural class of inductees included former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula, former Dolphins player and broadcaster...

  Mayor Manny Cid and Councilmembers honored a group of Miami Lakes community members who coordinated and participated as volunteers for the first Miami Lakes Food and Wine Festival during the March 6 Council meeting. Lynn Matos was applauded for her inspiring efforts in the coordination of the successful event which was supported by the Cultural Affairs and Economic Development committees. Matos is a local Real Estate professional, was...

  Miami Lakes Veterans Committee will memorialize veterans and Vice-Admiral Diego Hernandez at their Tree Dedication Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Hernandez was a longtime Miami Lakes resident and former Veterans Committee chairman. He commanded the Navy’s Third Fleet. After receiving a Navy ROTC scholarship, he went into Navy flight training. His military...

  Facing a possible $1.5 million budget deficit and needing additional resource police officers at local schools to shield students and teachers from gun violence, the Town of Miami Lakes has turned to an electrical franchise fee increase which may be applied to residents’ FPL bill.  But constituents will have the final approval for a proposed rate of 4.6 percent, as part of a new franchise agreement with the utility company,...

  Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will celebrate Irish-Scottish Heritage month with the St. Andrew’s Bag Pipe Band of Miami. The free event is scheduled from 5 until 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Established in 1964, St. Andrews Pipe Band has performed at various events throughout South Florida to promote the Scottish culture. The Cultural Affairs Committee...