Two candidates who are seeking the Miami Lakes mayoral seat for next year are already familiar faces on the Town Council.Councilmember Ceasar Mestre and former mayor Wayne Slaton have thrown their hats in the ring to run for mayor in the town’s November 8, 2016 general election.Last month, Councilmembers Manny Cid, Tony Lama and Nelson Rodriguez each filed paper work to run for reelection for their at-large seats.Since Mestre is running...

  On December 5, 2000, Miami Lakes became Miami-Dade’s 31st city following nearly a decade-long campaign to bring a government closer to home to adequately and rapidly address local issues to reflect the quality living standards that made the original community, created by The Graham Companies, the model for residential and commercial development throughout the United States. On Saturday, December 19, 2015, lawmakers, residents...

 

Ribbon-cutting ceremony which officially opened Miami Lakes’ new Youth Center, “The Spot,” featured town officials including Mayor Michael Pizzi, Councilmembers Tony Lama, Manny Cid, Ceasar Mestre and Frank Mingo, along with Town Manager Alex Rey. The state-of-the-art facility celebrated its first “Open Hang Night” on December 2 which attracted a large group of Miami Lakes youth.

    Miami Lakes Town Council members joined officials from Chrysler Dodge Jeep for a recent ground breaking ceremony for the new dealership building at Miami Lakes Auto Mall. The expansion is part of Miami Lakes’ efforts to help town businesses expand and lure new businesses to the city to stabilize the local economy. The 44,000+ square-foot building includes an area for auto parts, display and service shop. Included in the...

  At the December 1 Town Council meeting, Miami Lakes lawmakers recognized various community members for their athleticism and participation in town programs. Jessica Sibori and Juan Marte earned a black belt in the martial arts program. Students in the first ever adult archery course completed an intensive 16-week program. Alexander Ariano, Daniel Gonzalez, Hope Reynolds, Julien Bencomo, Travis Bell and Trimika Bell were recognized for...