A Miami Lakes lawmaker seeking to shield the town from development in nearby unincorporated areas, is proposing to annex commercial properties to control the zoning and add revenues to the town’s tax base.The areas Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez is targeting are near Opa-locka Airport and north of the Palmetto Expressway from Ludlum Road (N.W. 67 Avenue) east to N.W. 57 Avenue.At the February 7 Town Council meeting, lawmakers approved...

At the February 7 Town Council meeting, several community members were recognized for their accomplishing and community support.Boy Scout Troop 584, Cub Scout Pack 484, and Girl Scout Troop 584 arrived early for a Meet and Greet session with council members and also presented the colors for the regular meeting. The scouts were provided the opportunity to ask questions of the Council and received their “Citizenship in the...

When Mayor Manny Cid was knocking on doors and visiting neighbors during his recent campaign, he came across the home of longtime residents Joan and Ed Gansert. Invited to come in, Cid was in awe with the artwork around their home.Almost like an art museum, the Gansert’s home is filled with all types of mediums of art, predominantly created by them.One piece that stood out was the State of Florida in Stained Glass which now is currently...

Staff members from the Office of U.S. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart will be on hand to discuss federal issues and address constituents’ concerns, at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22, at the Miami Lakes Branch Library, 6699 Windmill Gate Road.Following executive orders signed by new President Donald Trump, local residents may want to know how the decrees affect them.Diaz-Balart has represented the 25th district in the Miami areas...

Bob Graham Education Center students in the Civic Engagement Academy got a civics lesson earlier this month from State Senator Rene Garcia, State Representative Manny Diaz Jr., and Miami Lakes Councilmember Frank Mingo.The students were in Tallahassee and received a tour of the Florida Senate and House chambers respectfully, and learned how an idea becomes a law and how the Florida budget works every year. Hitting close to home was how the...