Officials unveiled new playground equipment at Park #11 in the Lake Patricia neighborhood of Miami Lakes on March 16. It is one of 100 parks in town. Shown at the green space at Lake Candlewood Court and Lake Geneva Road are from left: Mayor Manny Cid; Michele Arguelles; Ruben Arguelles, chair of the Neighborhood Services District Advisory Board for Lakes and Councilman Ray Garcia. In front are the Aruguelles’...

    In the Town of Miami Lakes, Reneé Wilson is the grants and governmental affairs manager who acquires funding for important projects in town.  Some improvements are invisible, such as drainage systems buried underground to ease flooding (a $775,248 FEMA grant for the West Lakes neighborhood).       Others are enjoyed by Freebee riders (FDOT grants of $203,500 for Tesla cars and $515,190 to expand...

  The Helping Hands column profiles the town’s 12 volunteer committees that promote various causes in Miami Lakes and help town government serve the community. Committees’ activities are funded by the town budget and by ticket sales from some events.  Committee: Blasting Advisory Board.  Founded: Sept. 18, 2018. Chair: Miguel Martinez Vice Chair: Rodolfo Blanco  Members: Steven...

Events are subject to change. Please check town social media pages for the most up-to-date information. RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com.  March 17 Health Lecture by Barry University.  Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for a presentation about social isolation and household safety risks. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 11 a.m. Free.  March 18 Neighborhood Improvement Committee Bike Ride. Wear green and pedal through...

     Starting this month, drivers in Miami Lakes will need to slow down when traveling through residential neighborhoods.       The Town of Miami Lakes is reducing speeds to 25 mph throughout much of the municipality.      Signs that warn of the new speed limits are being installed, a process that will take place over six phases and will continue through the fall.    ...