Helping Hands: The Miami Lakes Veterans Committee

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, November 4, 2022

     The Helping Hands column focuses on the town’s 12 volunteer committees that promote various causes in Miami Lakes and help the town government serve the community.       Committee activities are funded by the town budget and by ticket sales from some events.  Committee: Veterans Committee Founded: May 13, 2008  Chair: Michael Coote Vice Chair: Larry...

Olivia Shock, town transportation manager

Government By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, November 4, 2022

    Olivia Shock was introduced as the new Miami Lakes transportation manager during the Oct. 11 council meeting.       Shock, 22, grew up in Michigan and graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2021, with a Bachelor of Science degree in community and environmental planning.       The position became vacant last spring when Michael Zayas-Morales resigned.     ...

State of the Town: Strong, says Mayor Manny Cid

Government By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, November 4, 2022

      At this year’s State of the Town address, Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid was optimistic.      “The state of our town is stronger than ever and continues to grow stronger every year,” Cid said at the event held at town hall on Oct. 27.      “I’m the head of the town so I get blamed for everything and I get the credit for a lot of things,” Cid said of his...

Finalist round for Best of Miami Lakes

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, November 3, 2022

     The finalist round of voting is underway for the Sixth Annual Best of Miami Lakes awards. Votes will be accepted through Nov. 5 in the contest sponsored by the Town of Miami Lakes and its Economic Development Committee. To vote go to: https://bit.ly/3Dh7Y0r. Best Cafe/Cup of Coffee: Mayor’s Cafe; Vie de France; Holiday Bakery; Casavana Cuban Cuisine; Vanilla Espresso. Best Lunch Spot: La...

Veteran chosen to lead Nov. 6 parade

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, November 2, 2022

     A graduate of West Point will lead the 43rd Annual Miami Lakes Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 6.      William “Bill” Knickerbocker, 75, was chosen by the town’s Veterans Committee to be this year’s grand marshal.      “I am humbled, to be quite honest,” Knickerbocker said. “It’s an honor to serve and an honor to be the grand...
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