The state of Florida awarded the Town of Miami Lakes a $3 million grant toward the costs of the Northwest 59 Avenue extension and bridge project. The money is from the Local Support Grant program, issued through the state House of Representatives. Town Manager Edward Pidermann said the grant was sponsored by Sen.-Elect Bryan Avila, R-Miami Springs. Pidermann said additional federal funds are expected to be approved by...

     Miami Lakes has a new director of Public Works: Omar Santos Baez, who was appointed to the job on Sept. 8 after the resignation of the previous director, Carlos Acosta.      “I am sure that Omar is going to do an incredible job leading the [Public Works] team,” Town Manager Edward Pidermann said in an email to staff.       Pidermann said he was “very proud”...

     The Miami Lakes town council unanimously voted to reduce the millage rate for the first time in five years and set the lowest levy since 2004.      The adopted millage rate is 2.2664, or $2.26 per $1,000 of assessed property.      A homeowner whose property has a taxable value of $300,000, less a $50,000 homestead exemption, may have a tax levy from the town of $565.   ...

     Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava brought her ‘Conversations with Cava’ tour to Miami Lakes on Sept. 13.     It was one of a series of visits to different cities in the county, when she discussed her proposed $10.9 billion budget plan that was approved by the Miami-Dade County Commission.      “Unfortunately, we’ve become the most expensive place...

     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...