Town of Miami Lakes announced its Chief of Operations, Antonio “Tony” Lopez, has been selected to be a part of Miami Fellows Class X.The Miami Foundation’s 14-month signature leadership program identifies individuals who have made an impact on the community, are inspired by Greater Miami’s potential, and have the dedication to do more. During the program, Miami Fellow develop a deeper understanding of effective...

After Hurricane Irma left South Florida in its path of destruction, Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid was the face of the town’s clean-up and recovery efforts, conceivably among the fastest cities in Miami-Dade to remove uprooted large trees and debris from residential areas, roadways and commercial properties. In addition, the town got assurance that FEMA will reimburse Miami Lakes most of the money it spent to rid the massive scattered...

Miami Lakes resident Dr. Carmen Crespi was honored at the October Town Council meeting for reaching a milestone of servicing 12,000 patients during her career. She grew up in the Town and knew at the start of her orthodontic career she wanted to open her practice in her hometown. Pictured (from left) Councilmember Tim Daubert, Vice Mayor Nelson Rodriguez, Councilmembers Frank Mingo and Ceasar Mestre, Crespi, Mayor Manny Cid, and...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee, together with the Miami Lakes Bar Association, will host an Elder Legal Forum from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, November 4, at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.A panel of attorneys and experts in the area of probate, estate planning, foreclosure, credit fraud, and land issues will discuss these and other legal topics. The program will consist of two panel conversations, followed by...

Stu Wyllie, president and CEO of The Graham Companies (standing right), was commended by the Town Council for helping Miami Lakes elderly residents Eduardo and Maria Caces (seated). The couple were in poor condition due to their home being without power after Hurricane Irma. Wyllie took it upon himself to provide a room for them at Shula’s Hotel on Main Street until they were able to recover. Pictured (from left) Councilmembers Ceasar...