It’s official. Marilyn Ruano is the newest Miami Lakes Town Council member following an unanimous vote to replace vice mayor Tony Lama, who resigned after he accepted a job offer with Amazon in Seattle, Washington.At last week’s special meeting, council members confirmed Mayor Manny Cid’s nomination to appoint Ruano, an accountant, to fill Lama’s seat until next year’s general election on August 28, 2018.Cid said...

At the July 25 Miami Lakes Town Council meeting, lawmakers approved Councilmember Tim Daubert’s recommendation to locate monies and explore other funding options to accelerate the build out of Miami Lakes Optimist Park.The recreation facility has been in the town’s parks and recreation master plan for sometime now but renovation projects have been slowed since the town agreed to use the pay-as-you-go plan.Daubert is requesting...

Three new members were appointed to serve on the Miami Lakes Youth Center Council at the group’s June 21 meeting. The new members were chosen by their peers based on academic record and strong leadership backgrounds to serve for the upcoming year.The Youth Center Council (YCC) is charged with the responsibility of governing the Miami Lakes Youth Center, “The Spot.” Members are provided opportunities to assume leadership...

Town of Miami Lakes has partnered again with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to offer boating safety classes for residents.The classes are taught by experienced instructors who are committed to the highest standards of the U.S. Coast Guard.The class is $25 per person and includes a free manual. The courses will cover the following topics:• Know your boat before you get underway• Navigating the waterways• Operating your vessel...

Miami Lakes Recreation Program team and partner providers will host a Recreation Program Showcase at the Town’s Youth Center, “The Spot,” 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 12.From ballet, jazz, martial arts, archery, golf and more, attendees will have an opportunity to pre-register for the Town’s more than 50 programs provided for all ages and skill levels.The event will also...