The Town of Miami Lakes released its Quarterly Performance Report, as city officials continue to improve how the town delivers municipal services to the satisfaction of area residents. To enhance the quality of services, the town has each department set realistic goals or targets, which they can work toward achieving, and implementing measures that will be of use for making major decisions. “Transparency in government is always...

Future Miami-Dade County bond referendums will contain a caveat to voters: Approving the bond item will raise your taxes. The Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval to an ordinance sponsored by Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. to include language in future bond measures specifying that the proposed bond would be “paid or secured by taxes derived from the assessed value of property in the County.” A two-thirds majority of...

  The Town of Miami Lakes and its planning consultant will hold two community workshops regarding the town’s Strategic and Comprehensive Plans. These plans will guide the next 10 years of the town’s future growth. Resident participation will help identify key issues and opportunities as the town develops a vision to keep Miami Lakes “Growing Beautifully.” Community workshops are scheduled as follows: Saturday,...

  Miami Lakes Community and Leisure Services Department has launched a new online parks reservation system: www.miamilakes-fl.gov/parkres. The system will enable town residents to view park calendars, reserve picnic shelters, indoor facilities, and athletic fields, and even register for programs from any device with internet capabilities. The full implementation will be completed in phases. Currently, users are able to create accounts...

  On Thursday, February 20, the Miami Lakes Town Council along with State Senator Rene Garcia and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., honored one of the town’s founding council members, Mary Collins, by designating the Community Center at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West in her name. “A well-deserved recognition for the woman who is considered the Godmother of Miami Lakes,” said Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez....