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...

Luis Collazo, the former chair of Miami Lakes’ Elderly Affairs Committee, was recognized with the Latino Center on Aging’s Community Advocate Golden Age Award on September 30 at the organization’s 26th annual banquet.In addition to his multi-year term as chair of the Elderly Affairs Committee, Collazo has served on the South Florida Behavioral Health Network Finance Committee and the state’s Disability Rights Florida...

Before Miami Lakes’ incorporation 16 years ago, resident Sean Schwinghammer said the community was mired in an uphill battle against Miami-Dade County’s plan to increase the height of a landfill west of 1-75.Schwinghammer, a member of the now defunct Miami Lakes Community Council, said the town didn’t stand a chance until his colleague, Michael Pizzi, took on a leadership role to stymie the expansion, which could have...