At the end of the 2016 holiday season, Miami-Dade’s Department of Social Waste Management collected used Christmas trees at several of the Trash and Recycling Center locations.Those used trees have since been mulched and now that mulch is being made available to county residents free of charge.Residents need to bring their own bags or containers and the mulch is available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.For...

The Miami-Dade School Board approved four items proposed by Board Member Perla Tabares Hantman at its regular monthly meeting including, recognizing Town of Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid, promoting March as Florida Bike Month, and April 22 as Earth Day.“The Honorable Manny Cid is the first mayor raised in the Town of Miami Lakes. He has been an extraordinary leader and public servant for the residents of Miami Lakes, and a valued friend...

Miami-Dade County Commission Chairman Esteban Bovo Jr., met with Florida’s Lt. Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera to discuss Miami-Dade County’s infrastructure needs and working with state officials to deliver the projects. Bovo represents District 13, which includes Miami Lakes, Hialeah and unincorporated areas. Last month, Lopez-Cantera paid a visit to Miami Lakes, where he met with town officials and residents to discuss the...

The Kislak Organization, a national real estate investment firm headquartered in Miami Lakes, recently sold Miami Lakes Corporate Center, 14750 N.W. 77 Court.The majority of the fractured office condo building was purchased in 2014, and the acquisition of the remaining units was completed in 2015, for a combined total price of $7.05 million. Two and a half years after the initial purchase, Kislak sold the property for $12.175...

Lumina Massage, a massage company owned by Michelle Orchid Rodriguez, is a staple of the health-conscious community of Miami Lakes and now Rodriguez is expanding to offer her services for employee wellness.The mission for this new service is to help entrepreneurs establish a healthier workplace. Education is a tenant of Rodriguez’s work with Lumina Massage, as it is essential to understand the body for a holistic approach to massage...