Sen. Marco Rubio joins in town's efforts for independent Zip Code

Community By David L. Snelling, The Miami Laker staff Wednesday, July 1, 2015

  Miami Lakes’ efforts to have its own independent zip code piqued the interest of U.S. Senator and Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio.According to a missive dated June 17, 2015 that Rubio wrote to U.S. Postmaster General Megan Brennan, the senator is pressing the Washington D.C.-based office to come to a decision on Miami Lakes’ appeal for a zip code after the town’s request was denied earlier this year....
  Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser Pedro J. Garcia is inviting Miami Lakes residents to meet one-on-one with his staff to review their exemption status and have their questions or concerns addressed. The event is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Attendees may qualify for additional benefits that could help reduce their taxes. For more information on the Property Appraiser’s...
  Town of Miami Lakes and its committees organize over 100 events each year and offer several sponsorship opportunities with varying levels of monetary as well as in-kind donations. Each committee is tasked with a unique mission designed to educate and entertain residents of all ages. The varying levels of sponsorship include recognition in all print and media distribution, recognition during the event, and promotional booth space at...
  During one of the best moments of showing his softer side, Miami Lakes Police Major Gene Dieppa consoled a distraught woman, whose son was involved in a serious car accident.The lady called Mayor Michael Pizzi and told him about the accident and that she needed a copy of the accident report.“I called Major Dieppa and said the lady is very emotional and she needs a copy of the report,” Pizzi said. “I arrived at Town...
  As Miami Lakes is preparing the town’s budget for the 2015-2016 fiscal year, town officials were put on notice that Mayor Michael Pizzi’s attorneys have requested payment for their court costs for four cases, three of which that ultimately returned him to political office following his arrest on public corruption charges.According to Town Attorney Raul Gastesi, the mayor’s team of lawyers filed motions for Miami...
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