Miami Lakes Town Council recognized three Bob Graham Education Center students during the May 2 Council meeting for earning first, second and third place at the Miami-Dade Science and Engineering Fair. The students are (from left) Ashley Pineda (second place), Armani Estrada (first place), and Cecilia Valle (third place). These students swept the International Bridge Competition against all other students in Miami-Dade County Public Schools...

For the ninth consecutive year, the Town of Miami Lakes has been recognized as a Playful City USA community. Playful City communities are acknowledged for making a commitment to play and physical activity by developing unique local action plans to increase the quantity and quality of play in their community.“It’s an honor for our community top once again receive this special recognition,” said Mayor Manny Cid. “We...

Several community members were recognized for their accomplishments and community support at the May 2 Town Council meeting.The Council joined by Town Police Major George Perez and Battalion Chief Abel Fernandez for Fire Station 64, honored a group of public safety heroes including Alex Acosta, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue; John Kenyan, Hialeah Fire Rescue; Sergeant Oscar Pla, Miami Dade Police Department; and Officers Kenny Torres and Carlos Ortiz...

Town of Miami Lakes announced an interactive Transportation Improvements Map has been added to the Town’s website at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/mobility.The new map allows users to click on each “pin” that identifies a specific transportation project. A pop up window then appears providing additional information about the project, as well as links to access the project’s design plans.Two years ago, Vice Mayor Tony Lama and...

On Monday, May 29 at 10 a.m. the public is invited to honor America’s veterans at Vista Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home at 14200 N.W. 57 Avenue, Miami Lakes. “The flag does not fly because of the winds that blow it. The flag flies because of each soldier’s las breath that blows it.” There will also be a flag placing ceremony on Sunday, May 28 at 9:30 a.m. For more information call 305-821-1421.