Toll relief and additional funding for transportation services recently became the bright spots for Miami-Dade when the County Commission burst into cheers during a meeting.  Miami-Dade County Commission chairman Esteban Bovo Jr. thanked Florida’s Governor Rick Scott for signing House Bill 1049 that will result in MDX toll relief and more funding for transit in Miami-Dade County, which is needed to make upgrades.“I would like...

The following letter was furnished to The Miami Laker by Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Tony Lama:Dear Colleagues, Town Staff, and Residents of Miami Lakes,I want to formally inform you that July 25 will be my last day serving the great Town of Miami Lakes as Councilman/Vice Mayor.As most of you know by now, I have accepted a career opportunity in Seattle, Washington, and my family and I will be moving to the Pacific Northwest over the course of the...

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise have scheduled a public information meeting and two public hearings on the proposed improvement plans along Florida’s Turnpike between the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) and I-75 in Miami-Dade County, on Thursday, July 20, at Shula’s Hotel on Main Street in Miami Lakes.The Public Information meeting is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by an Access...

The Town of Miami Lakes announced Round 2 of the “Capture a Miami Lakes Moment” photo contest is now underway.Residents can win a fabulous prize by taking photos that depict their favorite place or thing to do in Miami Lakes. This is an excellent chance to capture the “hometown feel” and stunning views of the Miami Lakes community.The winning photographers will be recognized  at the September Town Council meeting...

Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid is planning to nominate Marilyn Ruano to fill the vacancy on the Town Council, which was created when Vice Mayor Tony Lama announced his resignation after accepting a job offer with Amazon.com in Seattle, Washington.In a memo to council members, town staff and residents, Cid said Ruano is the ideal candidate to serve on the Town Council until next year’s general election and is asking the community for...