Town of Miami Lakes officially declared November 25 as the kick-off of the Miami Lakes Zonta Club “Says No Campaign” in Miami Lakes. The proclamation was issued at the December 10 council meeting recognizing the importance of advocacy on behalf of women, locally and globally, to support efforts to prevent and end violence against women and girls. Zonta Club members participated in a number of advocacy activities during the...

Commissioner Bovo visits M. Lakes Fire Station #1

Community Monday, December 23, 2013

  Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. visited M-D Fire Station #1 in Miami Lakes on December 2 as part of his “Working for You” campaign. Bovo toured the facility with Chief Fire Officer Felipe Osaba, helped answer emergency calls, and joined firefighters in responding to several incidents, including a rolled over car on the Palmetto Expressway and a tragic shooting in the Opa-locka area. “After spending a...
  Miami Lakes continues to embody its motto “Growing Beautifully.” Nurturing its commitment to green living and maintaining the highest quality of life for its residents, the Town has been diligently working to alleviate congestion on its busiest roadways. Through grant funding, Miami Lakes was able to purchase two new buses that will operate as part of the town’s existing transit network known as the Miami Lakes Mover...
  On December 7, Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force and Miami-Dade’s Miami Lakes police section held the 15th annual Bike Rodeo and Safety Day to the delight of many residents. The event, which provided children with the opportunity to learn about bicycle safety while interacting with various branches of law enforcement officers, attracted close to 200 children at Miami Lakes Government Center. Every child that registered...

Planning/Zoning appeals ordinance on hold pending a workshop

Government By David L. Snelling, The Laker staff Wednesday, December 18, 2013

  Miami Lakes council members postponed an ordinance on second reading until January, which would give lawmakers the power to hear planning and zoning appeals instead of applicants taking their cases to circuit court. The measure, proposed by Vice Mayor Manny Cid at the December 10 regular meeting, would allow lawmakers to decide on the appeals by a super majority vote and help residents save money.  The ordinance was approved on...
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