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...

Town of Miami Lakes is presenting its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016 which is now available on the Town’s website.The Town has seven funds: General Fund, Special Revenue, Electric Utility Tax, Debt Service, Capital Projects, Impact Fees, and Storm Water Utility Fund.Pursuant to Florida Statue Chapter 218 and the rules of the Auditor General, the Town is required to perform an...

Town of Miami Lakes’ Transportation Planner Michelle Gonzalez will be the keynote speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting on Wednesday, May 10, at Shula’s Hotel, 6842 Main Street. Networking begins at 11:30 followed by lunch at noon.Gonzalez started her career with FDOT as a planning intern in 2014. She quickly progressed with FDOT working as an in-house consultant Planning Specialist through CH Perez and...

Transportation improvement plans by Miami-Dade County and FDOT to place an I-75 overpass at N.W. 170 Street bordering Hialeah and northwest Miami Lakes sparked another concern for residents of Miami Lakes – an overpass at Miami Lakes Drive.In February, the Miami-Dade County Commission approved Chairman Esteban Bovo’s legislation for FDOT to conduct a study to determine if an overpass at N.W. 170 Street is feasible.Bovo, who...

At its May 2 regular meeting, the Miami Lakes Town Council was expected to approve two ordinances on second reading, several site plans and final plats, several business-related resolutions, and discuss a host of new business items.• Council members were expected to give their final approval for an ordinance to amend the town’s procurement ordinance for a broader participation in the program and clarified the local preference...