Cedar Court named for police officer

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

     Cedar Court in Miami Lakes was dedicated Jan. 21 to a resident who died from COVID-19.      Miami Beach Police Sgt. Edward Perez succumbed to complications from the disease in August 2021.       Perez, 55, was a resident of the town for 20 years and lived on Cedar Court with his wife Linda and their daughter.       Neighbors attended the ceremony along with family,...

Miami Lakes names street for fallen soldier

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

     A street near Barbara Goleman Senior High School will be named for a fallen soldier who attended the school in Miami Lakes.     Northwest 143rd St. will be co-named for U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Ofren Arrechaga of Hialeah and Clarksville, Tenn.       Arrechaga was a 28-year-old decorated soldier who was killed in action in Kunar Province, Afghanistan in 2011.      ...

Safer crosswalks coming to Miami Lakes

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

     Drivers can expect intermittent traffic delays while the Town of Miami Lakes installs safety devices in mid-block crosswalks on Fairway Drive and Montrose Road.       The new crosswalk on Fairway Drive and the existing crossing on Montrose Road will have flashing lights to alert drivers that pedestrians are present.       Work began Jan. 19 and the crosswalks will be built...

Miami Lakes to host concert to celebrate Black History Month

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Tuesday, February 1, 2022

     The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee will celebrate Black History Month on Friday, Feb. 25.      The Florida Memorial University Ambassador Chorale will perform spiritual and contemporary works at 7:30 p.m. at Barbara Goleman Senior High School, at 14100 NW 89th Ave. in Miami Lakes. Register at toml.eventbrite.com.

Town offers to pay legal bills for former building official

Government By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, January 20, 2022

     The Town of Miami Lakes has offered to provide legal representation to former Building Official Mike Mesa, as he faces a civil lawsuit filed against him by a homeowner.      Carlos Perez Jr., who owns a home in the 14400 block of Rosewood Road, is alleging gross negligence and tortious interference with contractual relations by Mesa. Perez Jr. filed the case Dec. 21 in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in...
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