Town erects communication tool in Veterans Park for kids with special needs

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, June 4, 2026

      The Town of Miami Lakes and its Special Needs Advisory Board unveiled a Communication Board on May 12. Installed at the playground in Veterans Park, the board filled with bright squares, letters and symbols is for children...

Blanco begins leadership role with real estate group

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, January 5, 2022

     One of Miami Lakes’ own, Eddie Blanco, will begin his term as the 2022 Residential President-Elect of the Board of MIAMI Association of Realtors.

     The group is the largest local Realtor association in the United States, according to its website. 

      Blanco is a broker with Stratwell Real Estate in Miami Lakes and is a licensed Realtor, since 1998. 

     “I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve our 53,000 plus members,” Blanco said. “It’s a great privilege.” 

     Blanco was scheduled to step into his new role on Jan. 1, and will serve until 2023, when he becomes Residential President of the Board. 

     Blanco is a former chair of the Town of Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee and still serves on it, and formerly volunteered with the town’s Neighborhood Improvement Committee.