After wrestling with his ambivalence for months over whether to run for reelection or pursue other endeavors outside the political arena, Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi has filed his papers seeking another four-year term in an uphill battle against his former foe and a current council member leading the pack in fundraising.The town’s first mayor and the catalyst for the incorporation movement, Wayne Slaton, and Councilmember Manny Cid...

In two weeks, Miami-Dade residents will vote for a host of candidates running for the U.S. Senate, county mayor, Miami-Dade County School Board and county and circuit court judicial seats in the August 30 primary election.Miami Lakes residents will chose candidates running for the U.S. Senate which includes incumbent Marco Rubio, homebuilder Carlos Beruff, business entrepreneur Ernie Rivera and Detention Deputy for Pinellas County...

With early voting already underway for the August 30 primary election, the League of Women Voters (LWVF) announced the released of nonpartisan online voter guides prepared by local Leagues throughout the state.“The League of Women Voters of Florida has always been committed to providing voters with accurate, nonpartisan information,” said LWVF president Pamela Goodman. “Much like our organization, these voters guides have...

Do you have a child, or children, who want to go to college, but don’t think you can afford it? Did you know significant changes have been made to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (F.A.F.S.A.) process? Did you know you can now apply beginning October 1?Miami Lakes will host its first ever F.A.F.S.A. 101 Workshop at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 17, at the town’s Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East. F.A.F.S.A., a...

Miami Lakes Town Council recognized the Town’s Youth Center Council and other youth volunteers who participated in the “Take Pride in Your Community! Town Park Clean Up Day” which was held on June 18. Part of the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign, volunteers met at the Youth Center and the Town’s Moover bus transported them around town to clean up various local neighborhood parks.