Michael A. Finney, president and CEO of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, will be the guest speaker at the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s next membership luncheon on Wednesday, February 14, at Shula’s Hotel on Main Street. The organization’s monthly gathering opens for networking at 11:30 a.m. followed by the luncheon at noon. The deadline to reserve a table is February 9 at noon. To reserve, call Marta Diaz at...

  It’s official. Miami Lakes residents living in the county’s special taxing districts for security guard gates and lakes maintenance overwhelmingly approved a mail-in ballot election to transfer responsibility for the various districts to the town to maintain them under the town’s standards.  The January 24 special election reported that an estimated 82 percent of the residents living in six special taxing...

  Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Nelson Rodriguez recently celebrated his 30th year as a Coral Gables firefighter. “I truly cannot have done it without the support of my family, especially my wife, Lisa, who has been there through the whole journey,” Rodriguez said. Rodriguez said he is planning to retire in 2021 and spend more time with family; he and his wife, Lisa Rodriguez, have three young children. Residents and friends of...

  Miami Lakes and its Economic Development Committee are co-hosting the first Town’s first Food and Wine Festival scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, at the Miami Lakes Optimist Clubhouse and Park. The event will feature fine food, wine, and specialty beer, provided by local restaurants and establishments. Guests will have an opportunity to network, sample culinary delights, and a wide selection of wines. Food and...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee has issued a last call for health and wellness vendors and sponsors to sign up for the Town’s 4th annual Family Health and Wellness Fair scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Last year’s Fair drew over 500 attendees to the completely sold out exhibition. More than 60 local businesses and organizations...