The Town of Miami Lakes will be reimbursed $56,000 from its insurance carrier for the back pay Mayor Michael Pizzi was entitled to while he was suspended from political office fighting his public corruption charges last year.  But instead of using the money for services in the town’s tight budget for next year, Miami Lakes will use the reimbursement fund to cover a $50,000 insurance rate increase stemming from the...

  Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., and State Senator Rene Garcia are inviting the community to Family Movie Night, presenting “Disney’s Descendants,” Friday, October 2, at Dade Christian School, 6601 N.W. 167 Street. The entertainment portion of the event starts at 6 p.m. with music, a magic show and tons of games, followed by the movie. The famous food trucks will be on hand and other refreshments will...

  Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi hosted a commemorative event on Friday, September 11, in front of the Veteran’s Memorial at Town Hall. The event began at 8:46 a.m., the same time the first place crashed into the World Trade Center. Pastor Bert Leon of the Palm Springs North Baptist Church led attendees in prayer and took a moment of silence to honor and remember all of the victims of September 11, 2001. Vice Mayor Manny Cid,...

  Mayor Michael Pizzi will deliver the annual State of the Town address on Wednesday, October 21, at Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street. A reception will be held from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. with the address in Council Chambers beginning at 7:15 p.m. The Mayor will highlight priorities for the upcoming year and accomplishments during the past year. All residents are invited to attend. Civic leaders, elected officials, volunteers...

  Miami Lakes is inviting the community to nominate a deserving individual to be the Grand Marshall of the 36th annual Veteran’s Day Parade to be held on Sunday, November 8. Nominations are due by Friday, October 16, and should be submitted via email to decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov. Selection of the Grand Marshall will be determined by the Town’s Veterans Committee. Criteria for the section includes: • An individual...