The Miami Lakes Bar Association hosted a debate last month for candidates running for seats on the Town’s Council in the November 8 general election. The public forum, which was moderated by former Miami-Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas, was held at Italy Today’s banquet room on Main Street. Participants included (from left) mayoral candidates Councilmember Manny Cid, incumbent Mayor Michael Pizzi and former mayor Wayne Slaton; Seat...

As Miami Lakes put the finishing touches on the town’s $35 million budget for 2016-2017 late last month, council members never discussed the possible impact the mayor’s lawsuit to cover his attorney fees could bring if the city has to pay $2.5 million his lawyers have been requesting for successfully defending him during his federal corruption trial.The two sides agreed to abate the case for six months while Miami Lakes pursues...

Mayor Michael Pizzi will deliver the annual State of the Town Address on Wednesday, October 19, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. A reception will be held from 6:30 to 7 p.m. before the Address which will be held in Council Chambers beginning at 7 p.m.Pizzi will highlight the priorities for the upcoming year and the Town’s accomplishments during the past year. All residents are invited to attend the event along with the participation of...

Miami Lakes will host a Financial Literacy Workshop for high school students on Saturday, October 22, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Youth Center “The Spot”, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East.The workshop, led by Genny Castellanos, adjunct professor at NSU Law, will equip young adults with the information they need to make educated decisions regarding lifestyles, costs of schools, and selecting career/college paths.Seating is limited and...

Miami Lakes officials, along with the Town’s Cultural Affairs and Economic Development Committees and Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, welcomed the Consul General of Japan in Miami, Ken Okaniwa, during a Japanese Cultural and Business Reception in early September at Miami Lakes AutoMall. AutoMall general manager Fred Senra and Mitsubishi sponsored the event. Pictured (from left) Miami Lakes Councilmembers Tony Lama and Manny Cid,...