Miami Lakes Community Service Officer Juan Rodriguez was named the Municipal Police Officer of the Year at the 41st annual Citizens’ Crime Watch of Miami-Dade recent award ceremony.The Town Council recognized this important achievement at the Mayor’s recent State of the Town Address.Rodriguez has consistently demonstrated his dependable community-oriented approach to policing, maintaining a great rapport with the Miami-Dade Police...

Miami Lakes Youth Center, “The Spot,” will host several events and a field trip for middle and high school students during November at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.Friday, November 4 – Candy Night. Kids with a sweet tooth are invited o bring their friends for a sweet game night featured Bean Boozled, Candy Land and more.Wednesday, November 9 – Open Hang Night. Bring friends and hang out at the Youth Center for a night full...

American High School junior Cesar Vidaud was WEDR 99 Jamz Student of the Month for October for receiving a perfect score on the U.S. History EOC Exam.The Broward-based radio station, owned by Cox Media Group, recognizes outstanding high students in the tri-county area by having teachers and students write an essay about an outstanding student who has an outstanding GPA and represents his school, his/her family and community in a positive...

For Seat Three: Elizabeth Delgado said she decided to run for public office because she believes that in Miami Lakes, a “Baller’s” mom and good neighbor can still get elected without taking special interest money or having an entourage of consultants and professional campaign advisers.“I decided to run, invest my own funds without an organization of any kind, because that is the type of basic public servant we...

For Seat Five: Luis Collazo said he decided to run for political office because as a committed member of this community, “I have proven my leadership through service.”“I have served as chairman of the town’s Elderly Affairs  Committee and as president of the Celebration Point Condominium Association,” he said. “Public service is delivering on my commitment to continuing to serve my community. Serving...