Miami Lakes lawmakers awarded Our Lady of the Lakes sixth-grade student Ellica Quintero for her work on the incredibly successful Ice Cream Social during last month’s council meeting. She was also appointed to serve on the town’s Youth’s Activities Task Force, becoming the youngest member on the committee since its inception in 2001. Pictured (from left) Councilmembers Ceasar Mestre, Frank Mingo, Tim Daubert, Luis Collazo,...

Miami Lakes is extending an opportunity to the community to nominate a deserving individual to be the Grand Marshal of the 38th annual Veteran’s Day Parade on Sunday, November 5.The criteria for the Grand Marshal selection includes:• Be in good standing in the community.• Be a person who has displayed outstanding service, pride and commitment to the community, county, state and/or country.• Be able and willing to carry...

Miami Lakes Councilmember Frank Mingo officially launched his bid for the Florida House District 103 seat two weeks ago at Hialeah Park.Joining Mingo for his campaign kickoff party were several council members, Miami-Dade Commission chair Esteban Bovo Jr., State Senator Rene Garcia and term-limited State Representative Manny Diaz Jr., whose seat Mingo is seeking.“I’m honored to have Commissioner Bovo, Senator Rene Garcia and...

As part of the National Environmental Education Foundation’s National Public Lands Day (NPLD), Miami Lakes Youth Council is sponsoring a Town Park Clean Up on Saturday, September 30.Volunteers will meet at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue at 10 a.m. The Town Moover will transport volunteers around Town to clean up various neighborhood parks until 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided.NPLD is the national’s largest,...

During its first budget hearing on September 5, the Town of Miami Lakes tentatively approved to keep the same rate for property taxes and adopted a new budget for fiscal year 2017-2018.The tax rate of 2.335 is $2.33 for every $1,000 taxable value but residents might pay a slight tax hike since their property values have increased.The rate generates about $6.6 million in ad valorem taxes, and with other revenues, carryover funds and reserves,...