The Town of Miami Lakes is going green! Furthering its commitment to environmentally-friendly practices, and its motto “Growing Beautifully, many of the Town’s Building Department services, including the annual Business Tax Receipt (BTR) renewal process, can now be done entirely online.An initiative introduced by Councilmember Frank Mingo, the Building Department has made it easier than ever for both residents and businesses to...

Miami Lakes was placed on alert after town officials learned a county resolution to possibly expand operations at Opa Locka Airport could have a serious impact on residents’ quality of life.Mayor Manny Cid called an emergency meeting last week to discuss Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally Heyman’s proposed resolution to direct the mayor to conduct a study to analyze existing services and potential growth opportunities at Miami...

The Autism Soccer Club of Miami Lakes was recognized by Florida Senator Marco Rubio for the exceptional support it provides to families and children in Florida’s communities. After launching in 2012 the group has encouraged children with autism to develop social skills in teamwork and bonding over soccer. The group was also recognized by Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners for hosting socially...

Florida State Representative Manny Diaz Jr., and his wife, Jennifer Diaz, discussed his education goals for the state of Florida with U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy Devos, at the Nation’s Capitol in Washington D.C. In Tallahassee, Diaz has been a strong advocate for education, sponsoring legislation this year to strengthen Florida’s education system, which was a priority for House Speaker Richard Corcoran of...

Miami Lakes Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez recently completed the FBI Citizens Academy program and demonstrated a commitment to the FBI mission.Rodriguez, a Coral Gables firefighter, was honored for his achievement at the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation Division on June 1.“I’m truly thankful to the men and women of the FBI Miami Division,” Rodriguez said. “A great experience, gained some...