Two candidates for the Miami Lakes Town Council have launched their campaigns.      Business owner Mario O. Pinera Jr. is running for Seat 1, currently held by Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez and attorney Steven Herzberg is running for Seat 5, held by Councilman Luis Collazo. Realtor Juan Carlos Fernandez is seeking Seat 3, held by Councilwoman Marilyn Ruano. Fernandez has not held his launch party...

Stakeholders met in December at the Palmetto Expressway overpass and Northwest 67th Avenue to discuss improvements for the area beneath the expressway.  Miami Lakes Councilman Ray Garcia led the effort with leaders from the Florida Department of Transportation and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sen. Rene Garcia, who represents District 13 which includes Miami Lakes. Councilman Garcia said he has received complaints about dirty conditions...

     Do the Right Thing of Miami, Inc., honored students who go above and beyond at school and in their communities during its monthly ceremony on Jan. 24.       The organization said Abigail Batic, a senior at Hialeah Gardens High School, wants to become a veterinarian.  Abigail, 17, fosters animals and is credited with creating her school’s safe club, where students work with...

     The Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board is once again selling banners that will line Miami Lakes Drive to celebrate the Class of 2024.       The graduating senior must be a resident of Miami Lakes; the location of his or her school doesn’t matter.       Banners will be displayed for three months, and then families can pick up their keepsake from the...

Register at TOML.eventbrite.com for town events. Feb. 14 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Join the chamber for their monthly gathering. Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez and Councilman Ray Garcia are the scheduled speakers. Main Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. Register at www.miamilakeschamber.com.  Feb. 16 Chair Yoga presented by IntuneHealth and the Elderly Affairs...