The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee will feature the country of Venezuela during its Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Oct. 15.      National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 in the United States to recognize the achievements and contributions of Latin Americans.       Each year, the town’s committee explores a...

Of the seven candidates running for town council seats in Miami Lakes, only four chose by 5 p.m. on Sept. 30 to fill out a questionnaire that describes their biographies and positions on town issues. Candidate Carlos O. Alvarez filed his on Oct. 5 and his responses are included below. If Josh Dieguez or Ian Anthony Medina send in their questionnaires, this story will be updated again. The Miami Laker is publishing candidates’...

    The Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee held its annual breakfast to recognize police officers and firefighters who protect the town. The gathering on Aug. 20 was held at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main.      This year, Miami-Dade Police Officers Robert DeLeon and Arisbel Rivero received plaques for saving the life of an infant boy.      The baby’s mother called for help on March 18 after...

      Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid likes to say he is a “working class mayor.” A partner at the Mayor’s Cafe in town, he often toils behind the grill. When wearing his mayoral hat, Cid likes to welcome new business owners to Miami Lakes and he’ll do what it takes to help promote them. He also attends opening ceremonies for sports teams and guides county and elected officials on tours around town to show...

     Families in Miami Lakes whose loved ones have special needs know that Vivian Levy has their concerns at heart.       She is the former chair and currently is the vice chair of the town’s Special Needs Advisory Board.      And on Aug. 12, Citizens Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County recognized her with its Citizens Involvement Award.      Levy was nominated...