Miami Lakes was recently awarded additional funding from the 2016 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) cycle by the Miami-Dade County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).The award, in the amount of $541,494, will be used to construct additional bicycle lanes and landscaped pedestrian walkways running along N.W. 146 Street between N.W. 89 and 87 avenues.In early 2016, the Town was also awarded $85,000 to use toward the Greenways and...

Spearheaded by Councilmember Frank Mingo, Miami Lakes is hosting a toy drive benefiting His House Children’s Home, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami Lakes Outpatient Center, and the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots.Residents are encouraged to brighten a child’s spirits during the holiday season by dropping off toy donations at Town Hall through Friday, December 16.

At the December 6 Town Council meeting, lawmakers gave their final approval for an ordinance that now allows a developer to pull a building permit for a project before the final plat is recorded by Miami-Dade County.Mayor Manny Cid cast the only no vote.The proposed legislation would expedite a developer’s building project and simultaneously help with additional tax revenue for the town.Under the current code, a developer had to wait...

Miami Lakes Councilmember Frank Mingo has announced he’s running for the Florida House of Representatives in 2018, seeking to replace Manny Diaz Jr., who will be termed out in two years.District 103 represents Miami Lakes, Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens, Medley and Miami Springs.Mingo, who was first elected to the Miami Lakes Town Council during a special election in 2013 and won reelection the following year, has lived in Miami Lakes for 30...

Locals and their furry friends are welcome to Canine Cocktails hosted by Miami Lakes’ Hotel Indigo on Thursday, December 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. Hotel Indigo is located at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive.Canine Cocktails is a dog-friendly monthly gathering offering a venue for dog owners to enjoy drink specials and free appetizers while their pups enjoy treats. Those participating can purchase organic dog treats from the Doggie Bag Cafe.Miami-Dade...