Miami Lakes was recently awarded additional funding from the 2016 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) cycle by the Miami-Dade County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).The award, in the amount of $541,494, will be used to construct additional bicycle lanes and landscaped pedestrian walkways running along N.W. 146 Street between N.W. 89 and 87 avenues.In early 2016, the Town was also awarded $85,000 to use toward the Greenways and...

Spearheaded by Councilmember Frank Mingo, Miami Lakes is hosting a toy drive benefiting His House Children’s Home, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami Lakes Outpatient Center, and the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots.Residents are encouraged to brighten a child’s spirits during the holiday season by dropping off toy donations at Town Hall through Friday, December 16.

At the December 6 Town Council meeting, lawmakers gave their final approval for an ordinance that now allows a developer to pull a building permit for a project before the final plat is recorded by Miami-Dade County.Mayor Manny Cid cast the only no vote.The proposed legislation would expedite a developer’s building project and simultaneously help with additional tax revenue for the town.Under the current code, a developer had to wait...

Esteban Bovo Jr. was elected the new chair for the Miami-Dade County Commission.Bovo, who represents District 13, which includes Miami Lakes, Hialeah and unincorporated areas, previously served as the vice chair.“It’s an honor to have been elected the chairman of the Board of County Commissioners,” Bovo said. “Thank you to my colleagues for instilling their confidence in me.”Reports have suggested Bovo is...

Miami Lakes Youth Center, “The Spot,” will host two more special events for middle and high school students during December at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.Saturday, December 17 – Holiday Ice Skating Field Trip. Middle and high school students are invited to grab their gloves, scarves and jackets and join The Spot for an Ice Skating Field Trip to Pines Ice Arena. Registration is required by November 30 along with a registration...