The election season for Miami Lakes officially swung into full gear last week when the qualifying period got underway, as 15 candidates, 10 of whom are political neophytes, are seeking four Town Council seats up for grabs in November. Councilmember Manny Cid and Miami Lakes’ first mayor Wayne Slaton, are vying for the mayoral position, while two incumbents, Councilmembers Tony Lama and Nelson Rodriguez, are trying to hold on to...

When Miami Lakes council members voted on the town staff’s proposal to keep the same rate for property taxes for 2016-2017 last week, one council member contemplated an increase to pay for services residents indicated have gone neglected for sometime now. Councilmember Tim Daubert said he thought about a tax rate hike following a chorus of entreaties to finish revamping Miami Lakes Optimist Park, upgrading the drainage systems in...

Miami Lakes will showcase the artwork and photos submitted by residents that depict their favorite place or thing to do in Miami Lakes as part of the “I Heart Miami Lakes” art exhibition starting August 5.Up to 50 pieces of art and photos will be displayed at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street, through October.An Art Expo event will officially open the exhibit on Friday, August 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall.

For the fourth year in a row, Miami Lakes will celebrate August at Lake Quality Month to raise awareness about the quality of the Town’s lakes and to recognize the important role the lakes play in the Town’s public image and recreational life.Residents and HOA representatives can learn move about the important of storm water and its effect on lake quality during a presentation by Miami Lakes’ Public Works director Elia Nunez...

The staff of U.S. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart will be on hand at the Miami Lakes Library as part of his community outreach program, Wednesday, August 24, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., to meet and greet constituents who are seeking some assistance from the federal government.Members of the congressman’s office will visit the library, located at 6699 Windmill Gate Road, to discuss issues that might be affecting constituents and providing...