After nearly three years of litigation, the town council approved the $4.5 million purchase of a property that is blocking the path of a proposed road on the east side of town.      The eminent domain settlement will allow the town to demolish a building owned by Michael Spetko and his family’s firm, TSC Investments, LLC, at 5951 NW 151st St. It has offices, a mechanic’s garage and warehouse...

      This month’s Do The Right Thing awards honored three students who attend schools in Miami Lakes. Miguel Barrios and Matthew Diaz of Miami Lakes Middle School and Jeremy “JJ” Matthews of Bob Graham Education Center are among students honored each month for making good decisions at their schools.       Do the Right Thing of Miami, Inc. and City of Miami Police recognized Miguel and...

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...