Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during February: For Children and Families: STEM Saturdays – Launch bottle rockets, Enjoy an interactive workshop where attendees can send their own bottle rocket into the sky. Experience a hands-on lesson where FIU undergraduate and medical students teach how to take rocket science skills to new heights. Scheduled at 10 a.m. on...

    Citing flaws in Miami Lakes’ mobility fee for development projects which pays for offsite traffic improvements to accommodate additional trips, the Miami Lakes Town Council is planning to tweak the program to assure the method is fair to all property owners.  The one-time charge on new developments apparently doesn’t sit well with some developers, including the property owners for Miami Lakes Auto Mall, who...

  An old familiar face recently stopped by Miami Lakes Town Hall, where he was honored for serving as the first town manager and laying the foundation that has led to a successful full-fledged city. During the January 16 Town Council meeting, Mayor Manny Cid and council members paid homage to Merrett Stierheim, who guided Miami Lakes after incorporation in 2001 as the city’s temporary town manager while leading a national search...

  If you are an elderly Town of Miami Lakes resident who will need assistance with hurricane preparation for the 2018 Hurricane Season, your needs will be answered. Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee (EAC) is bringing back “Jerry’s Squad,” a Hurricane Preparedness Assistance Program for seniors or disabled residents. The initiative was created by former Councilmember Tony Lama in memory of longtime resident, U.S....

  Time is running out to submit nominations to Miami Lakes’ Cultural Affairs Committee for its Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon in honor of Women’s History Month which is scheduled at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The Nomination Applications may be found at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/cac, and must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, to Community and...