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...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during November: For Children and Families:Paws to Read – The program aims to improve literacy skills of children through the assistance of therapy dogs who serve as literacy mentors. Parents may bring a book or choose one from the library collection, as 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 12.Homeschool Science Class – Learn how to create...

The Graham Companies and Main Street Merchants invite South Floridians to join them for the 32nd Annual Main Street Festival of Lights, slated for Saturday, November 26, from 5 to 9 p.m.Every holiday season, Main Street becomes that magical place to make memories with family, friends and loved ones. This year those memories will be brimming as guests of all ages join the festive fun, experiencing a series of holiday-themed activities along...

Lester Debs, a Miami Lakes resident and certified General Contractor, has been appointed Construction Manager for The Graham Companies, the original developer of the community of Miami Lakes.The announcement was made by Steve Williams, vice president of Construction.Debs received a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Florida International University and a masters in Construction Management from Georgia Tech.He began his career in...