Nov. 2 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Networking Business Expo. In its 23rd year, the expo brings together local businesses and the public. There will be fun games, prizes, music and more. Meet your neighborhood merchants all in one place during this free event. Vivian Gonzalez of WSVN-Ch. 7 returns as mistress of ceremonies. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Free. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.  Nov. 3 Cafecito con Miami-Dade County...

     The Miami Lakes Town Foundation is accepting applications for 20 qualified grants of up to $2,500 each.       Through Nov. 20, residents can submit paperwork seeking funds for a community project that focuses on continuing education, literacy, development of youth programs, beautification and cultural events.       In 2022, the foundation awarded 19 grants, money that came from...

     Miami Lakes Councilman Josh Dieguez held a campaign kickoff and fundraising party for his mayoral campaign at Chela’s Cocteleria Restaurant on Oct. 9. The attorney is serving in his second term on the town council.       Dieguez said on Instagram that he is a uniter who will share his ideas with voters about the future of Miami Lakes in coming months.       Shown in the photo...

     Councilman Tony Fernandez kicked off his campaign for mayor surrounded by friends and family at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main on Oct. 19.       Fernandez is serving his first term on the town council and said he wants to continue the work he started, but as the next mayor.      Unlike his first time on the campaign trail, Fernandez said he won’t be having conversations with...

    During the State of the Town address, Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid showed a short video of department heads describing their accomplishments made during the past year.      “Tonight, I don’t speak with my voice alone,” Cid said at Town Hall on Oct. 26. “[But] with the voices of our staff, our volunteers and of our council. This video … is the culmination of the 2023 State of the...