Miami Lakes Councilmember Ceasar Mestre easily won another four-year term in office defeating political neophyte Xiomara Pazos in November’s general election, which experienced a low voter turnout despite being placed on the ballot for one of the most intense and closest Gubernatorial races in Florida history.   According to the Miami-Dade elections department, Mestre, an attorney, mustered 64 percent (4,688) to retain Seat...

  In an initiative by Councilmember Tim Daubert, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Military Policeman, the Town of Miami Lakes will host a toy drive for the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots throughout November and part of December. Residents are encouraged to bring unwrapped toys for children up to the age of 16 by Friday, December 12, to Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. The objectives of Toys for Tots are to help less...

  Miami Lakes is known for its beautiful tree-lined streets, parks and green spaces. With a commitment to continue “Growing Beautifully,” the Town has recently embarked on a renewed urban beautification effort to reach this goal not only for residents, but furry residents as well.  Over the past several years, there have been requests from Miami Lakes dog owners to have their very own dog park. Last year, the Town...

  Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Manny Cid was invited to participate in the Florida League of Cities 54th annual Legislative Conference as a panelist in the “Engaging Millennials” workshop. The second the League’s annual meetings, the conference sets legislative policies and priorities for the upcoming session of the Legislature. Over the course of the two-day meeting, attendees heard speakers at general sessions,...

  Daniel Hopkins has returned to the Town of Miami Lakes and is the current director of Community Services. Eight years ago, he served as the town’s Parks and Recreation Director. Over the past 30 years, Hopkins has worked for six government entities and served as a department director for four of those organizations. As a director responsible for Parks, Recreation, Conservation, Cultural Resources and Community Services in three...