The Town of Miami Lakes recognized the Zonta Club of Miami Lakes for its “Zonta Says No to Violence Against Women” campaign. At the December 1 regular meeting, the Town Council presented a proclamation to the group for its efforts to raise awareness of violence against women, preventing and combatting what is considered a hate crime against females.

  The Town of Miami Lakes is home to the largest cluster of health and life science-related businesses in Miami-Dade County. On December 10, the Town partnered with the Beacon Council to host their Life Sciences and Healthcare Committee meeting in Council Chambers at Town Hall. Several of Miami Lake’ life sciences companies were represented at the meeting including Merck, HeartWare, and Nutri-Force Nutrition. The meeting was...

  At its December 1 regular meeting, the Miami Lakes Town Council selected seven residents and one sitting lawmaker to serve on the town’s Charter Revision Committee, which is tasked with scrutinizing the document to determine if any changes are needed. Serving on the committee are Roberto Alonso Jr., picked by Councilmember Frank Mingo; Ramiro Inguanzo, selected by Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez; Claudia Luces, picked by...

  The beloved and local ice cream shop, Ben and Jerry’s, known for their commitment to community projects and fundraisers, participated in the Town of Miami Lakes Youth Center grand opening event on November 21.  The shop served free ice cream to all those who attended and donated an oak tree for the park. A tree planting ceremony was held with the mayor and some of the council members. Additionally the shop donated a full...

Three Miami Lakes council members who are facing reelection next year are seeking to keep their political jobs for four more years. Councilmembers Manny Cid, Tony Lama and ...