MIAMI LAKES MAYOR Manny Cid congratulates Miami Lakes Boy Scout Troop 49 Eagle Scouts Eric Bello and Leandro Hernandez during a recent Eagle Scout Court of Honor and farewell party at Roberto Alonso Community Center. Troop 49 is the oldest Boy Scout troop in Miami Lakes established in December 1964.

 

  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...

  Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students at “The Spot” from 6 to 8 p.m. during April at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Wednesday, May 16 - Finger Painting Night. Bring out a creative side for this fun night with a finger painting contest and more. Wednesday, May 23 – Luau Night. Hula skirts, Lei necklaces, pineapples, beachcomber hats and more. It’s...

  A Miami-Dade Circuit Court dismissed a lawsuit last week filed against Miami Lakes by the town’s former mayor, Michael Pizzi, who’s seeking about $3 million for attorney fees for his 2014 criminal trial, according to a Town press release.  A judge threw out the litigation on April 25, three years after Pizzi sued Miami Lakes. Following a series of bizarre depositions, Pizzi had to amend his lawsuit twice to resume...

  Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee will host its inaugural Home Decor and Improvement Expo on Saturday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The event will offer an opportunity for residents to learn how to fix up their homes. Home improvement and interior decor related businesses and organizations are invited to exhibit, distribute literature, and provide information to...