Town resident Gary E. Cardenas, Commander of American Legion Post 144-Miami Lakes, has been named the Grand Marshal for the 36th annual Miami Lakes Veterans’ Day Parade which steps off at 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 8. Cardenas volunteered for service in the U.S. Army in 1964. He served in various capacities while in Germany and at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, namely as Training and Operations NCO, Forward Air Controller, and...

  To the Editor: On Monday, October 5, my daughter and I were struck by a car while crossing the street. Miami Lakes Police and Station 1 Fire Rescue came to our rescue as well as a Publix employee, a good samaritan. I would like to thank them all for their kindness and for helping my daughter and myself that day.  People have criticized the police, fire rescue, the community and our service aides recently, and it’s time that...

  Town of Miami Lakes hosts more than 100 events each year and is currently seeking volunteers to help with events, activities, and programs related to the Town. People of all ages are encouraged to register, and students can receive school service hours for their help. Interested persons can visit the Town’s website for a complete list of volunteer opportunities at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/volunteer. Completed forms should be...

  State Representative Manny Diaz Jr. held a roundtable discussion about education with principals at Bob Graham Education Center earlier this month. BGEC principal Yecenia Martinez-Lopez and school district administrators hosted Diaz and principals from Ernest R. Graham Elementary, Hialeah Gardens Middle, Ben Shepard Elementary, Spanish Lake Elementary, and Jose Marti MAST Academy. Diaz gave a brief recap of education highlights from...

 

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Miami Lakes Government Center was illuminated in pink lighting and councilmembers and town staff wore pink at the October 6 Town Council meeting.