The Town of Miami Lakes announced its Planning and Zoning director, Darby Delsalle, received the Southeast Florida Project Recognition for Smart Growth Excellence Award, due to his transformative work with the Village of Palmetto Bay. The complete Downtown Master Plan is an out-of-the-box comprehensive approach to land use, zoning, and transportation planning that utilizes multidisciplinary tools to facilitate a prosperous downtown....

  The first ever charity Mayor’s Annual Basketball Classic Cup has been announced by Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid and City of Doral Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez. The game will feature the two municipalities, Miami Lakes and Doral, playing at Doral Legacy Park, 11400 N.W. 82 Street, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 5. All proceeds from the game will be divided between the two cities with Miami Lakes donating its proceeds to...

  The Key West paradise is waiting for Miami Lakes seniors. The Elderly Affairs Committee invites residents, 55 years and above, on a free field trip to Key West on Tuesday, March 27. Seniors can take a relaxing stroll down Duval Street, grab a bite of some amazing seafood, or pick up a souvenir and savor a Key West sunset at Mallory Square. The bus will depart from the Optimist Clubhouse, 6411 N.W. 162 Street, at 8 a.m. and...

  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...