After handing incumbent mayor Michael Pizzi a crushing defeat in last month’s run-off election, Manny Cid has settled in as the new mayor for Miami Lakes, and he has already begun the work that was part of his campaign promises that got him elected.In fact, the day after he was elected, Cid, 33, met with MDX to support the N.W. 67 and N.W. 87 avenue ramps on State Road 924 to alleviate traffic congestion.“We started from day one...

The Miami Lakes community is invited to attend and enjoy the Main Street Playhouse’s first Spanish production, La Pasión Según Antígona Pérez. There is only one weekend left to catch the performance. The Main Street Playhouse is located at 6766 Main Street.The play is full of drama and political nuances. The cast has managed to stage the piece in a profile theater setting, reorganizing the conventional...

Winter break for school children is just around the corner and Miami Lakes, in partnership with PEAR and the YMCA will be offering Winter Break camps starting Tuesday, December 27, to Friday, January 6.Camps will run from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old. Both organizations also offer afterschool care programs from 2 to 6 p.m. during the school year with transportation available.PEAR’s Winter Camp...

Miami Lakes continues to be recognized for its abundant tree canopy and exceptional tree management practices and was once again awarded the Tree City USA Certification for this past year.This is the 10th consecutive year the Town has received the designation which is provided by The Arbor Day Foundation, in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, to recognize...

Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force is inviting residents and their families to get into the holiday spirit for the showing of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas on Friday, December 16, beginning at 7:30 p.m.. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.This Academy Award-winning film by Ron Howard stars Jim Carrey in his portrayal of the Grinch who lives on the outskirts of Whoville, and plans on ruining the...