The Florida legislature is in session through March 8. Here's how to reach your state representatives or other office holders: U.S. Congress Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.  7400 SW 87th Ave., Suite 270, Miami, FL 33173  305-596-4224  X: @SenRubioPress Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.  901 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Suite 505, Miami, FL 33134 786-501-7141 X: @SenRickScott Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart,...

     November’s Do The Right Thing Awards honored Bob Graham Education Center seventh grader Louis Egipciaco.       Louis was recognized for his volunteer efforts and outstanding student achievements during a ceremony that celebrates students who make good decisions while at school and in the community.       Do The Right Thing of Miami, Inc. and City of Miami Police...

     He may be a lame duck mayor, but Manny Cid drew more than 80 owners of businesses large and small, bankers, educators and real estate executives who filled a ballroom at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main to hear what he had to say.      Cid has led the town council for eight years and served on it for 12 years. He is running for mayor of Miami-Dade County and said it needs “someone focused on being the...

     The Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force is accepting applications for its 2023-2024 Youth Leadership Award.      The task force stages activities for young people in town. The award recognizes and honors outstanding efforts of a high school senior who has made a significant impact through community service, volunteering and/or advocacy.       Qualified applicants...

The Miami Lakes Town Foundation announced eight grants totaling $9,400 awarded to applicants for education and community projects.       The 2023 Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival raised a total of $32,500, and proceeds were used to fund the grants.      Projects must be completed by April, per the board.  This year’s recipients are:  •  $1,500 Rukayat Adebsi, a Legal...