The public is invited to attend a Town Council Workshop at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, to discuss notice mailers and Town Hall meetings for new developments. The workshop will be held in Council Chambers at 6601 Main Street.The workshop will further discuss motions that were unanimously approved at the February and March Council meetings that would enhance notification and public awareness of proposed new developments in the Town.At the...

Town of Miami Lakes assistant Town Manager Andrea M. Agha was recently elected vice president of the Miami-Dade City and County Management Association (MDCCMA).The Association was established in 1963 to bring together local government professional administrators to stimulate the highest standards of public service and administration, and to promote good fellowship and closer intergovernmental relationships.Primary objectives of the...

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...