Miami Lakes will begin closed captioning of Town Council and Planning and Zoning Board meetings this month. As part of its goal to be fully transparent, the town takes pride in the efforts taken to make information readily available to all Miami Lakes residents. “Our meetings will now be accessible to all,” said Vice Mayor Manny Cid. “We are committed to serving all of our residents.” Closed captioning will be...

  In December 2013, Miami-Dade County extended an invitation to all county municipalities to participate in the Electronic Plan Review Program. The Town of Miami Lakes served as the pioneer working with the county over the past few months to implement the program. To date, the town has processed over 100 applications. The program offers a streamlined process for businesses when submitting plans for review and approval in electronic file...

  The Florida Department of Elder Affairs awarded the Town of Miami Lakes and its Elderly Affair Committee a $5,000 Community for a Lifetime Support Projects for Elders Grant to fund The Art Collaborative. The Art Collaborative is an intergenerational art education and exchange program in partnership with the Youth Activities Task Force and the Cultural Affairs Committee, culminating in a Gallery Night Grand Opening and Weekend...

  Miami-Dade County’s Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department has issued its annual call for seasonal job applicants to fill the summer staffing needs of its summer programming and activities, traditionally the busiest time of the year when families and kids on summer vacation frequent the parks for summer camps, pools and beaches. Applications are being accepted until March 23 for a variety of summer jobs including pool...

  Miami Lakes’ Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) is inviting all Miami Lakes residents to participate in the 2014 Home Beautification Contest. The contest will recognize residents who take special care in maintaining their homes and landscaping. The contest will be held four times per year and the winners will be awarded with a $200 Home Depot gift card and a commemorative lawn sign to be placed in their front yard. The NIC...