Esteban Bovo Jr. was elected the new chair for the Miami-Dade County Commission.Bovo, who represents District 13, which includes Miami Lakes, Hialeah and unincorporated areas, previously served as the vice chair.“It’s an honor to have been elected the chairman of the Board of County Commissioners,” Bovo said. “Thank you to my colleagues for instilling their confidence in me.”Reports have suggested Bovo is...

Miami Lakes Youth Center, “The Spot,” will host two more special events for middle and high school students during December at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.Saturday, December 17 – Holiday Ice Skating Field Trip. Middle and high school students are invited to grab their gloves, scarves and jackets and join The Spot for an Ice Skating Field Trip to Pines Ice Arena. Registration is required by November 30 along with a registration...

In an overwhelming show of support for a change in leadership, Miami Lakes has a new mayor, as voters elected Councilmember Manny Cid over incumbent Michael Pizzi in a run-off election which drew a relatively large turnout for a special election, but ended an era for a man who sat on the Town Council since incorporation.Cid collected 77 percent (4,951 votes) to Pizzi’s 23 percent (1,477 votes), a 3-1 majority, in the November 29 run-off...

Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee along with students in the Town’s Adult Painting class are inviting the community to “A Night of Art and Culture” Art Exhibition and Reception at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 9, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.The event will feature dozens of artworks created by the students along with live music by guitarist Felipe Carvajal.For more information on the event, or the age 50+ recreation...

Miami Lakes Youth Center, “The Spot,” will host several events and a field trip for middle and high school students during December at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.Wednesday, December 7 – Carnival Theme Night. Join in for a night filled with fun carnival games, face painting, prizes and more.Friday, December 9 – Movie Night: Polar Express. Miami Lakes teens can enjoy a magical journey on the Polar Express. Bring friends,...