The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee seek nominations for the annual Women of Distinction Awards.       Held in March to mark Women’s History Month, the awards honor women who shine.       Winners will be celebrated at a luncheon on March 16 at Miami Lakes Town Hall.       Nominations will be accepted  until Feb. 14 at 5 p.m....

    After seven years, Beatrice “Betty” Rodriguez has retired from the Town of Miami Lakes, where she worked part-time as one of two desk clerks in Town Hall.      Rodriguez, 73, wants to enjoy more time with her six grandchildren, who range in age from 5 to 22.       She and her husband live in town.     “It’s been a nice experience,” Rodriguez...

     Miami Lakes will hold a special election on April 9 to replace Vice Mayor Carlos O. Alvarez, who cited personal reasons for his resignation on Nov. 14.      The winner will fulfill Alvarez’s term and serve until Nov. 3, 2026.      The day after Alvarez resigned, Mayor Manny Cid nominated attorney Mariam D. Yanes, chair of the Planning and Zoning Board, to replace Alvarez.  ...

     Last fall the Miami Lakes Town Council recognized the work of the volunteers on the Mental Health Task Force and the Veterans Committee, and proclaimed September as Suicide Awareness Month.       During a council meeting, Frank Indiero, Sr. shared how his son Frank “Frankie” Indiero, Jr. took his life in 2019 when he was 19.       A crepe myrtle tree and a plaque...

     Elected officials and business boosters welcome a new restaurant in downtown Miami Lakes with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 30.  La Cumbancha, a Cuban fusion dining spot that presents musicians and a singer too, is at 6743 Main St. Co-owner Julio Cabrera, shown at center with the scissors, is an award-winning mixologist and founder/co-owner of Cafe La Trova in Miami.       Shown in the photo from...