Two female officers of the Miami Lakes Policing Unit were recognized for their distinction and professionalism during Miami Lakes’ Cultural Affairs Committee’s Women’s History Month luncheon on March 4. Officers Rebeca Perez and Brandy Gonzalez are assigned to the Policing Unit’s day platoon. Town Commander George A. Perez thanked the Committee, the Mayor and Council for acknowledging their efforts. Pictured with Perez...

Miami Lakes has been recognized by Healthiest Weight Florida as a 2017 State Surgeon General Healthy Weight Community for the second year in a row.Through innovative programming for all ages, the Town is committed to making Miami Lakes the healthiest community in the nation.Obesity is now an epidemic in the United States and in Florida, only 36 percent of adults are at a healthy weight. The health and wellness of Town residents is a top...

Following Miami-Dade County Commission’s decision to request an FDOT study over  opening up a bridge near Hialeah and possibly doing the same for N.W. 154 Street, Miami Lakes residents voiced concerns over the additional traffic the projects would bring to their neighborhoods.At issue is whether opening up the N.W. 170 Street bridge over I-75 would make it more difficult for residents to reach their destinations, especially during...

As part of the Town of Miami Lakes’ campaign for transparency in government, Mayor Manny Cid has added a new social media component called “Miami Lakes Live” which is streamed live on the Town’s Facebook page.“I call this ‘reality politics’ and it is a very exciting new venture,” Cid told The Miami Laker.Several segments have already been streamed live including Cid waking across the closed N.W....

The Town of Miami Lakes has launched a marketing campaign aimed at attracting new businesses. “Where Business Grows” is the tagline for the campaign which began this month to showcase the benefits of doing business in Miami Lakes.“We’ve worked hard to cultivate a diverse, business-friendly community over the years,” said Mayor Manny Cid. “Through this campaign, we’re looking to solidify our position...