Miami Lakes announced Mayor Manny Cid’s office will now be open to the public on the first and third Saturday of each month, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.“I made a promise several months ago to Miami Lakes residents that I would open Town Hall on Saturdays to listen to the people,” Cid said. “This is just one step of many to bring more accessibility to Town Hall, and to ensure that all...

Youth service project for teens set on Jan. 21

Community Thursday, January 19, 2017

Miami Lakes Youth Center Council is inviting local teens to take pride in their community. As part of the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign, the Youth Council is sponsoring a Town Park Clean Up on Saturday, January 21.Volunteers will meet at the Youth center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive, at 9 a.m. The Town Moover will transport volunteers around Town to clean up various local neighborhood parks until 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided.To sign...
Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce will welcome Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid as its guest speaker during the February 8 general membership luncheon meeting at Shula’s Hotel, 6842 Main Street.Cid will be speaking on the topic of “The Role of Municipalities in Our Local Economy.” This will be followed by a question and answer session with the Mayor and Councilmembers.“I look forward to speaking to our business community and...
Miami Lakes parents are reminded it’s time to register their children for the Town’s youth archery and golf programs. Hook a Kid on Golf:A six-week program introduced by the National Alliance for Youth Sports that aims at introducing the basics of golf, while teaching the etiquette of the game to children between the ages of 7-12 years old. Takes place every Wednesday starting in February from 4 to 5 p.m. at Shula’s Golf...

A quick summary of the top stories of 2016

Community By The Miami Laker staff Thursday, January 5, 2017

In 2016, the Town of Miami Lakes got a new mayor and a new council member, the former mayor’s lawsuit against the town was dismissed, and residents approved several charter changes, among other top headline news last year.Cid becomes new town mayor in a landslideCouncilmember Manny Cid defeated incumbent mayor Michael Pizzi by 77 percent of the vote in a run-off election to become the new mayor.Cid initially chose to run for his seat...
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