The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States has awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Town of Miami Lakes for its comprehensive annual financial report for fiscal year 2012-2013. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a...

In a coordinated effort by the Town of Miami Lakes’ Public Safety Committee, the Town Council and staff, and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo’s office, new “Don’t Block the Box” signs have been posted adjacent to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s Station One on N.W. 67 Avenue near the Palmetto Frontage Road. The initiative is designed to keep the Station One driveway clear of vehicles which are stopped at...

  Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., State Senator Rene Garcia and the Palm Springs North Civic Association are inviting area residents to celebrate the holiday season with them during the Palm Springs North Christmas Festival, scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, December 12, and from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 13. The two-day event will take place at Norman and Jean Reach Park, 7901 N.W. 176 Street. The...

As the first construction phase of the N.W. 87 Avenue project is finished, the second phase of the project has begun. Complimenting the project from N.W. 154 Street to N.W. 181 Street, Miami-Dade County is constructing southbound lanes (west side) and the milling and resurfacing of N.W. 87 Avenue from N.W. 181 Street to 186 Street. During the construction project, the N.W. 87 Avenue northbound left turn lane at the intersection of Miami...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during December: For Children and Families: Reading Ready Toddler Storytime - Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their care givers at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, December 4, 11 and 18. Family Holiday Extravaganza – Trixie the Holiday Pixie, one of the North Pole’s Elves, will spread Holiday Cheer and see that everyone is Nice,...