Note: This story has been updated with the correct qualifying dates for candidates. Miami Lakes will hold a special election on April 9 to replace Vice Mayor Carlos O. Alvarez, who cited personal reasons when he resigned Nov. 14. The winner will fulfill Alvarez’s term and serve until November 2026. The day after Alvarez resigned, Mayor Manny Cid nominated Mariam D. Yanes, chair of the Planning and Zoning Board, to replace...

     Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava returned to the Country Club of Miami a second time in 2023 to hear property owners’ concerns about damages to homes that they blame on limestone mining.       Just over 60 residents from the northwest section of the county and Southwest Broward County attended the Dec. 11 meeting.       “[It’s a] very critical...

     Mrs. Claus visited kids at the Main Street Players Theater on Dec. 9, when she performed her annual holiday book reading.       The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee and Education Advisory Board presented the sold-out event with Mrs. Claus, aka Sandy Hammer of All About Entertainment, Inc. The kids and their families sang Christmas carols and received cookies and a goodie bag...

    The Town of Miami Lakes wants to remind residents of its municipal code for using garbage containers.     Trash and recycling bins may be placed in suitable, sturdy containers and “shall not be visible from any point on the front lot line, from a lake or golf course...”       Garbage and recyclables may be placed in the designated area in front of a residence no earlier than 4 p.m....

     The Giving Gators charity entertained 200 children at its annual holiday party on Dec. 16 at Miami Lakes Town Hall and were welcomed by Mayor Manny Cid and Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez. That’s where a Santa’s Workshop was created by Fantasy Designers of Miami Lakes. Santa was joined by Frosty the Snowman and the Grinch. The kids enjoyed music, milk and cookies and could take photos with Santa and the Grinch. They...