Miami Lakes officials, along with the Town’s Cultural Affairs and Economic Development Committees and Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, welcomed the Consul General of Japan in Miami, Ken Okaniwa, during a Japanese Cultural and Business Reception in early September at Miami Lakes AutoMall. AutoMall general manager Fred Senra and Mitsubishi sponsored the event. Pictured (from left) Miami Lakes Councilmembers Tony Lama and Manny Cid,...

Miami Lakes Councilmember Tony Lama is running for reelection and his opponent is a former state attorney and assistant attorney general. Elizabeth Delgado is challenging the incumbent for Seat 3 on the Miami Lakes Town Council in the November 8 general election.Lama and Delgado submitted their candidate questionnaire to The Miami Laker discussing the campaigning experience on the issues residents want them to resolve if elected.Delgado...

The Miami Lakes Town Council gave its initial approval to keep the same rate for property taxes and a $32.2 million budget for next year, as town staff was instructed to restore some of the committees’ funding since volunteers play a major role in the town’s affairs.At last week’s first budget hearing, lawmakers unanimously approved the budget and decided on the 2.3518 rate, which is $2.3518 of $1,000 of assessed property...

The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department has begun work in Miami Lakes on Pump Station 331, located at 7030 Miami Lakeway South, this month to upgrade the sanitary sewer collection system.The project will allow the county to resume providing high quality wastewater services, protecting public health and the environment. The project is expected to be completed later this year.Most of the construction work will occur during the daytime hours,...

Miami Lakes popular youth skill programs at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, Just Run® and Start Smart are back for the fall and a few spots are still available.The Just Run® Miami Lakes program, now in its 6th year, is a free, fun program that promotes fitness, healthy eating, good citizenship, and pride in accomplishment. The program is open to children ages 5 through 14 and will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m....