Abel Fernandez,  Retired, Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief, Miami Lakes       “Overall, it did not [change] because of the other taxes,” Abel Fernandez said. “Because of the other taxes mandated by the Town of Miami Lakes.”  Claudia Luces, Social Studies Teacher, Miami Lakes Educational Center, Miami Lakes      ...

The Miami Lakes town council awarded the Zonta Club of Miami Lakes a proclamation for their efforts against human trafficking during the Nov. 14 municipal meeting.  The Zontas are an international group of professional women who work to raise awareness about that crime and promote the rights of women and girls. Mayor Manny Cid declared Nov. 14 as Zonta Club of Miami Lakes Day to celebrate the group and their...

     Partiers turned out in black tie for a Hollywood Nights glamour-themed Mayor’s Gala to support the Special Needs Advisory Board.       The Sept. 23 event at Roberto Alonso Community Center was presented by UniVida Medical Centers, which contributed $10,000. Overall, the night raised $32,302 for the board, $7,300 more than last year.      “It was an incredible...

    Drivers entering Miami Lakes from the City of Hialeah are greeted by a new welcome sign on the east side of Northwest 67 Avenue. It’s located just north of the Gratigny Parkway underpass.       The sign and installation cost $22,000, slightly under the estimate, the town said. It was unveiled during rain showers on Nov. 14. The town council approved the project on Aug. 8 as part of the...

     The Town Council of Miami Lakes approved a temporary transfer of up to $2.5 million from the general fund to begin spending on the Northwest 59 Avenue project.      “We’ll borrow only what we need,” Town Manager Edward Pidermann said after the Nov. 14 council meeting. “Once we get reimbursed from state and federal governments, we’ll transfer the money back.”  ...