Next week, Miami Lakes residents flock to the polls to elect a mayor and three council members to represent the town for the next four years. On November 8, incumbent Mayor Michael Pizzi, 53, faces two challengers, Councilmember Manny Cid, 33, and former mayor Wayne Slaton, 65, the face of Miami Lakes’ incorporation movement.For Seat One, Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez, a 47-year-old Coral Gables firefighter, is facing attorney Alex...

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Board chair Perla Tabares Hantman, along with district representatives, community members, students and faculty from Miami Lakes K-8 Center participated in the 2016 Walk Our Children To School day on Tuesday, October 4.The International Walk to School Day event increases the awareness of safe walking skills, safe routes to schools for students and parents, as well as walking as an exercise that promotes good...

Mark your calendar because in six months, the Classic Car Showcase to raise money for cancer awareness is coming back for a third time.The third annual Miami Lakes Cars for a Cure is scheduled for Sunday, April 2, at 10 a.m. on Main Street, an event which raises money for the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.The year’s event raised $10,700, which was three times as much as the event in 2015.“Last year’s event was a huge...

Miami Lakes Police Officer Michele Figueroa was recognized as Officer of the Quarter during the October 4 Town Council meeting for her dedication to duty, teamwork, and a high degree of initiative. During May, the Town experienced a rise in vehicle burglaries. Eager to safeguard the community, Figueroa increased her presence in the area with proactive directed patrols. She conducted several traffic stops and completed several field interview...

Several community members and organizations were recognized for their accomplishments and support during the October 4 Town Council meeting.Miami Lakes Bridge Club was acknowledged as one of the oldest “on-going” clubs in the town. The club was founded by Mary Barbieri in the 1970s, she is still an active member and meets with her fellow members at the Mary Collins Community Center every Monday at 11:45 a.m.Bridge Club members...