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.     ...

      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...

     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...

     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...

Seven town council candidates who are seeking three seats on the dais met for a second forum on Oct. 25. Candidates Angelo Garcia Cuadra; Miguel Comesana III; Josh Dieguez; Carlos O. Alvarez; Ray Garcia; William Perez and Ian Anthony Medina answered a variety of questions from members of the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Business Network International Miami Lakes chapter and the Miami Lakes Bar Association, who sponsored the...