Several community members were recognized for their accomplishments and community support at the May 2 Town Council meeting.The Council joined by Town Police Major George Perez and Battalion Chief Abel Fernandez for Fire Station 64, honored a group of public safety heroes including Alex Acosta, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue; John Kenyan, Hialeah Fire Rescue; Sergeant Oscar Pla, Miami Dade Police Department; and Officers Kenny Torres and Carlos Ortiz...

Town of Miami Lakes announced an interactive Transportation Improvements Map has been added to the Town’s website at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/mobility.The new map allows users to click on each “pin” that identifies a specific transportation project. A pop up window then appears providing additional information about the project, as well as links to access the project’s design plans.Two years ago, Vice Mayor Tony Lama and...

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...