Two of three priority state-funding projects for the Town of Miami Lakes  escaped Governor Rick Scott’s veto pen as the legislative budget battle came to a conclusion last week in Tallahassee.Thanks to the efforts of Senator Rene Garcia and Representatives Manny Diaz Jr. and Jose Oliva, Miami Lakes will receive $1 million for Phase Two of the Town’s Canal Bank Stabilization Project, and $325,000 for a comprehensive study of...

In conjunction with the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign, the Town’s Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) is inviting residents to participate in the 2017 Home Beautification Contest.The contest recognizes residents who take special pride in improving their homes and landscaping. The winner will receive a $1,000 Home Depot gift card and a commemorative lawn sign to be placed on their front yard.Deadline to submit the...

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...