Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee and Town Councilmembers recognized the dedicated and exceptional service provided by local police officers, firefighters, and public safety officials on May 20 at the annual Public Safety Appreciation event.The event was sponsored by The Graham Companies and catered by local restaurant Casavana.Miami-Dade County Fire Chief Dave Downey presented the Firefighter of the Year Award to Alexander Ortiz for his...

The Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization Board passed Agenda Item 5 A.2 in late May, a resolution approving an amendment to its 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan to include the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) N.W. 67 Avenue partial interchange to S.R. 924/Gratigny Expressway, as requested by the Town of Miami Lakes.This amendment was crucial to secure MDX funding for the project. Vice Mayor Tony Lama and Town Manager Alex...

Attention middle and high school students! Have you ever wanted to be a part of something that makes a difference in the community? Do you think you have the skills and qualities to govern the future of the Town’s Youth Center?“The Spot” at the Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive, is looking for self-driven leaders who wish to be a part of the Youth Council.The Youth Center Council provides participants with the...

The Town of Miami Lakes was among the big winners in the state’s new $83 billion budget, as the Florida Legislature earmarked $3 million to fund projects for traffic congestion, canal stabilization, and an analysis for reforms on blasting which has caused damages to residents’ homes and properties.State Senator Rene Garcia and State Representatives Many Diaz Jr. and Jose Oliva secured the multi million dollar funding after Miami...

Miami Lakes Police Officer Luis Garcia was honored as “Officer of the Quarter” by the Town Council and Police Major George Perez at the May 2 Council meeting for his outstanding dedication to protect and serve the Miami Lakes community.Garcia was assigned to the Town in July 2016 after being hired by the Miami-Dade County Police Department in 2013. During the first quarter of 2017, Garcia’s performance has been outstanding....