At the December 6 Town Council meeting, lawmakers gave their final approval for an ordinance that now allows a developer to pull a building permit for a project before the final plat is recorded by Miami-Dade County.Mayor Manny Cid cast the only no vote.The proposed legislation would expedite a developer’s building project and simultaneously help with additional tax revenue for the town.Under the current code, a developer had to wait...

Miami Lakes Councilmember Frank Mingo has announced he’s running for the Florida House of Representatives in 2018, seeking to replace Manny Diaz Jr., who will be termed out in two years.District 103 represents Miami Lakes, Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens, Medley and Miami Springs.Mingo, who was first elected to the Miami Lakes Town Council during a special election in 2013 and won reelection the following year, has lived in Miami Lakes for 30...

Locals and their furry friends are welcome to Canine Cocktails hosted by Miami Lakes’ Hotel Indigo on Thursday, December 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. Hotel Indigo is located at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive.Canine Cocktails is a dog-friendly monthly gathering offering a venue for dog owners to enjoy drink specials and free appetizers while their pups enjoy treats. Those participating can purchase organic dog treats from the Doggie Bag Cafe.Miami-Dade...

Esteban Bovo Jr. was elected the new chair for the Miami-Dade County Commission.Bovo, who represents District 13, which includes Miami Lakes, Hialeah and unincorporated areas, previously served as the vice chair.“It’s an honor to have been elected the chairman of the Board of County Commissioners,” Bovo said. “Thank you to my colleagues for instilling their confidence in me.”Reports have suggested Bovo is...

More than 350 Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ partners joined their principal counterparts in November to begin their day of service as “Principal TODAY.”Designed to build long-term business/school partnerships that benefit MDCPS students, the breakfast offers principals and business leaders the opportunity to prepare for their day of service that was held  on Thursday, December 8.The event is held in partnership with...