Miami Lakes council members Luis Collazo, Josh Dieguez and Marilyn Ruano discussed traffic, development and their political careers with the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce.      The elected officials spoke during the chamber’s Aug. 9 luncheon at Miami Lakes Hotel on Main.      Collazo and Ruano are term-limited for their council seats and leave those offices in November,...

     If you have been to an event in the Town of Miami Lakes, you have likely seen William Perez.      Whether it’s giving an award to young students at local schools; joining with the Elderly Affairs Committee to honor a deserving resident; marching in the Veteran’s Day parade or commenting during council meetings, he’s engaged in the town he’s called home for a...

     World War II U.S. Navy veteran and retired civil servant Reese Walls Jenkins turned 97 on Aug. 12.      He and his wife Catherine “Rene” Jenkins, 92, live with their daughter Dawn Jenkins and her husband Daniel Fulghum in Miami Lakes.      Dawn Jenkins wanted to share the story of her father’s life with readers of The Miami Laker.      “He...

  Please check town social media pages for the most up-to-date information. RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com.  Aug. 19 Fall Youth Programs Open House. Learn about all the programs offered by the Town of Miami Lakes for kids, ages 3 and up. PLEASE NOTE NEW VENUE:  Roberto Alonso Community Center,  16500 NW 87th Ave. Free. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Aug. 19 Main Street Summer Stage. Free concert at the Miami Lakes Farmer’s...

The board of the Giving Gators charity and Mayor Manny Cid presented flags in June to area schools that earned A ratings for the 2021-2022 academic year. Giving Gators, Layer 8 Solutions and Major League Signs sponsored the project.       First photo at Barbara Goleman Senior High School, from left: Giving Gators members Emily Garcia and founder Daylin Garcia; Mayor Manny Cid; Principal Dr. Manuel Sanchez III; Giving...