In an overwhelming show of support for a change in leadership, Miami Lakes has a new mayor, as voters elected Councilmember Manny Cid over incumbent Michael Pizzi in a run-off election which drew a relatively large turnout for a special election, but ended an era for a man who sat on the Town Council since incorporation.Cid collected 77 percent (4,951 votes) to Pizzi’s 23 percent (1,477 votes), a 3-1 majority, in the November 29 run-off...

Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee along with students in the Town’s Adult Painting class are inviting the community to “A Night of Art and Culture” Art Exhibition and Reception at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 9, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.The event will feature dozens of artworks created by the students along with live music by guitarist Felipe Carvajal.For more information on the event, or the age 50+ recreation...

Miami Lakes Youth Center, “The Spot,” will host several events and a field trip for middle and high school students during December at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.Wednesday, December 7 – Carnival Theme Night. Join in for a night filled with fun carnival games, face painting, prizes and more.Friday, December 9 – Movie Night: Polar Express. Miami Lakes teens can enjoy a magical journey on the Polar Express. Bring friends,...

Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Town of Miami Lakes’ Economic Development Committee, will host the Annual Networking Business Expo on Thursday, December 1, in the Grand Ballroom of Shula’s Hotel on Main Street.The event is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:45 p.m. with Town officials and business leaders reaffirming their commitment to the economic growth of Miami...

Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., has teamed up with the Hialeah Housing Authority to develop a new senior housing project in District 13, to be located at 987 West 75 Street in Hialeah. Bovo presented $250,000 in funding from his office budget carryover that will be invested directly in  his district with the development of this project. Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez, Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez, State Senator...