Miami Lakes is about to launch a new mobile application and residents have been encouraged to submit a catchy name for the app with the chance to winning dinner for two at Shula’s Steakhouse. Mobile app name ideas may be submitted to Jackie Calzadilla at CalzadillaJ@miamilakes-fl.gov not later than Monday, May 18. The new award-winning mobile app, proposed by Councilmember Tony Lama, can be used on iOS, Android, Blackberry and...
  The following actions were taken by the Miami Lakes Town Council at the May 5 regular meeting: • Lawmakers gave their final approval on an ordinance to amend the town’s budget by reallocating $400,000 from the fund balance to the general fund budget to pay for the attorney fees in the lawsuit Mayor Michael Pizzi filed against the town to get his job back after he was acquitted of public corruption charges last year. •...

Town Council accepts Graham Co.'s Par 3 donation

Government By The Miami Laker staff Thursday, April 30, 2015

  Acting on the recommendation by the Miami Lakes Par 3 Committee to take over some land that’s part of a golf course, the Miami Lakes Town Council approved a resolution to acquire the property and convert it to a passive park.The Miami Lakes Par 3 Committee, which was formed in 2013 in an initiative by Councilmember Frank Mingo to study the pros and cons of the property abutting the golf course at Don Shula’s Golf Club,...

Town proclaims April as Autism Awareness Month

Government Thursday, April 30, 2015

  In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Miami Lakes Town Hall was lit up blue throughout April and staff kicked off its participation in “Light It Up Blue World Autism Awareness Day” on April 2 by wearing blue. At the April 14 Town Council meeting, a proclamation was presented designating the month of April as “Autism Awareness Month” in Miami Lakes with the Mayor, Councilmembers, Town Manager, Town Clerk and Town...

Council honors committee and student volunteers

Government Thursday, April 30, 2015

  The Town of Miami Lakes recognized and commended committee members and young volunteers during National Volunteer Service Week at the April 14 Town Council meeting. On behalf of the entire Council, Mayor Wayne Slaton read a proclamation announcing the week of April 12-18 as National Volunteer Service Week in the Town. The Council was joined by several of the town’s committee volunteers, as well as some exemplary young students...
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