Town of Miami Lakes was recently upgraded from an “AA” rating to “AA+” rating for special obligation bonds after the biannual independent review on the Town’s fiscal and budgeting practices by Fitch Ratings.Fitch is one of three nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSRO) designated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Fitch Ratings create value beyond the rating by bringing informed...

The corner eye center at 7840 Fairway Drive, Suite 105, has been a Miami Lakes staple for decades. The latest owners of the center are Dr. Jesus and Dr. Jose Cuevas, identical twin brothers that interned at this same location over a decade ago. Jesus and Jose have gone through life together. While in school, both decided to follow in their father’s footsteps and become optometrists. Both took up DJ’ing as a hobby while...

Miami Lakes Youth Center Council is inviting Miami Lakes teens to participate in the Feeding South Florida community service project on Saturday, February 25.Volunteers will meet at the Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive, at 12:30 p.m. The Town Moover will transport volunteers to Feeding South Florida until 4:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided.Feeding America is the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief organization, comprised of 200...

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is honoring its brave men and women during the annual Medal Day, scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, February 4, at the MDFR Training Center, 9300 N.W. 41 Street, in Doral.MDFR is recognizing recipients of the Employee Valor and Excellence Awards.More than 100 firefighters will be recognized in seven different categories, with the highest being the Gold Medal of Valor, which is awarded to sworn personnel for...

Miami Lakes Veterans Committee will hold the annual Flag Retirement Ceremony at 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, at the site of the Veteran’s Memorial in front of Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.Residents are encouraged to bring flags that are in poor condition to Town Hall by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1 so they can be properly retired.For more information on the Veterans Committee, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/vc or contact Clarisell De...