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....

Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet, a Cuban human and civil rights advocate, recently paid a visit to Miami Lakes Town Hall to meet with elected and government and officials. In 2007, then-President George W. Bush awarded Dr. Biscet the Presidential Medical of Freedom.  The 55-year-old Dr. Biscet is also the founder of the Lawton Foundation. He is pictured with Miami Lakes Councilmember Frank Mingo (left) and Mayor Manny Cid.

Miami Lakes Town Council recognized three Bob Graham Education Center students during the May 2 Council meeting for earning first, second and third place at the Miami-Dade Science and Engineering Fair. The students are (from left) Ashley Pineda (second place), Armani Estrada (first place), and Cecilia Valle (third place). These students swept the International Bridge Competition against all other students in Miami-Dade County Public Schools...

For the ninth consecutive year, the Town of Miami Lakes has been recognized as a Playful City USA community. Playful City communities are acknowledged for making a commitment to play and physical activity by developing unique local action plans to increase the quantity and quality of play in their community.“It’s an honor for our community top once again receive this special recognition,” said Mayor Manny Cid. “We...

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...