The Miami Lakes Bar Association swore in new leaders during a ceremony March 18 at Miami Lakes Town Hall.  Judge Diana Vizcaino of the 11th Judicial Circuit led the oaths taken by the new board members.      About 26 judges attended, new president Nayib Hassan said. Judge Florence Taylor Barner from the 17th Circuit addressed the group and Judge William Altfield from the 11th Circuit sang the...

The Town of Miami Lakes council met new controller Saily Leon-Trujillo during its February meeting.      Leon-Trujillo, 46, lives in Hialeah Gardens and said coming to work for the town was like coming home for her.       “[It was] the opportunity to give back to my own hometown,” Leon-Trujillo said.       The mother of three says her kids enjoy going to the movies on...

    Every March, the Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee celebrate women of various professions and endeavors who are nominated for their contributions to the community. This year’s winners, recognized during Women’s History Month, were photographed during a brunch held on March 25 at Town Hall.      Shown in the photo are Councilman Ray Garcia; Committee Secretary Trinette Zarran;...

     The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce hosted Cuba expert Brian Latell at its April 12 luncheon.      “I’m very excited,” President Fred Senra said. “We’ve haven’t had a spy here before.”      Many chamber members are of Cuban heritage and were attentive to what Dr. Latell -- a historian, retired CIA analyst, government advisor, educator and author...

Events are subject to change. Please check town social media pages for the most up-to-date information. RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com.  April 1 – 30 Earth Day Exhibit, “Celebrating Nature: The Everglades” with art by Deryn Cowdy. Sponsored by the Cultural Affairs Committee at Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St., weekdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., free.  April 5 Bunco Game and lunch with the Miami Lakes Garden...